2 h. ago Embrace agriculture for food security, job creation – Ogun monarch urges youths

The Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo has called on Nigerian youths to embrace agriculture to boost food creation and create jobs Gbadebo described the level of unemployment as well as the challenge of food insecurity in the country as worrisome saying that the youths can however bring about a turnaround with Read More

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16 h. ago Ezekwesili wants govt to create jobs through entrepreneurship, industrialisation

Obiageli Ezekwesili, a former Nigerian Minister of Education, has called on the Nigeria’s Government to prioritise entrepreneurship, industrialization, and infrastructure read more Ezekwesili wants govt to create jobs through entrepreneurship, industrialisation

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53 h. ago Tony Elumelu Foundation Grants African Entrepreneurs Over $115m, Create 1.5m Jobs

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has disbursed over $115 million in grants to African entrepreneurs since its inception, supporting more than 24,000 beneficiaries and creating more than 1.5 million jobs across the continent. TEF founder, Tony Elumelu announced this at the weekend in Abuja, while unveiling 3,000 newly-selected entrepreneurs across the continent who will benefit […]

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2 d. ago TEF disburses over $115m to African entrepreneurs, creates 1.5m jobs

…Elumelu says Africa needs investments not aid The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has disbursed over $115 million in grants to read more TEF disburses over $115m to African entrepreneurs, creates 1.5m jobs

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s Blue Economy potential not fully tapped — Benjamin Kalu

Says continent can rake in £576bn annually, create 127m jobs by 2063 From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has argued that the country and the continent at large have not fully tapped into the resources of the blue economy. He said the sector remained largely untapped, […] The post Nigeria’s Blue Economy potential not fully tapped — Benjamin Kalu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Ekiti govt dissociates self from fake teachers’ recruitment portal

Tribune Online Ekiti govt dissociates self from fake teachers’ recruitment portal The Ekiti State Government has dissociated itself from a purported teaching recruitment registration website, which was apparently created by fraudsters to deceive prospective job applicants. Ekiti govt dissociates self from fake teachers’ recruitment portal Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Tourism masterplan set to redefine, sustain economic future of Ekiti

Tribune Online Tourism masterplan set to redefine, sustain economic future of Ekiti EKITI State is poised to redefine its tourism landscape with the launch of its Tourism Masterplan, a strategic blueprint aimed at transforming the state into a thriving travel destination. This initiative is designed to create jobs, grow businesses and preserve the state’s rich cultural heritage for future generations ¹. The masterplan is being developed through […] Tourism masterplan set to redefine, sustain economic future of Ekiti Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Gov Radda Moves to Combat Unemployment With Youth Skills Initiative

In a decisive move to tackle unemployment, Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has unveiled a bold plan to equip the state’s youth with marketable skills, transforming them into job creators and future employers of labour. The Governor’s initiative follows the approval of N123 million for training students at the Katsina Youth Craft Village […]

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8 d. ago EU supports Nigeria digital sector to catalyse jobs, sustainable economic growth

Tribune Online EU supports Nigeria digital sector to catalyse jobs, sustainable economic growth The European Union (EU) is supporting Nigeria’s digital sector, which holds enormous potential to drive sustainable growth, create jobs opportunities and development across the country, the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has said. The EU is facilitating Nigeria’s digital transformation through investments in digital infrastructure, entrepreneurship, skills development, and e-governance, with plans […] EU supports Nigeria digital sector to catalyse jobs, sustainable economic growth Tribune Online

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1 week ago Look beyond paid employment, NYSC Ondo boss tells Corps members

Tribune Online Look beyond paid employment, NYSC Ondo boss tells Corps members “You have been equipped at every stage to become job creators and not job seekers" Look beyond paid employment, NYSC Ondo boss tells Corps members Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigeria’s leather industry has capacity to create 700,000 jobs, says minister

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, has disclosed that the country’s leather industry holds immense economic potential, with an estimated value of N23 billion and the capacity to employ 700,000 Nigerians. While reaffirming the government’s commitment to transforming the country’s livestock and leather industries, the minister lamented that ‘local practices […] The post Nigeria’s leather industry has capacity to create 700,000 jobs, says minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Job creation: FG committed to inclusive skills development —Labour Minister

Tribune Online Job creation: FG committed to inclusive skills development —Labour Minister The Federal Government is committed to inclusive skills development, ensuring that every region benefits from the programme, as part of strategy to address unemployment directly. According to a statement by the Ministry’s Head, Press, and Public Relations, Patience Onuobia, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, disclosed this while receiving the Ona of […] Job creation: FG committed to inclusive skills development —Labour Minister Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nasarawa records over $1.2 billion investments inflow in 2024 – Report

…As jobs created in 2024 estimated at 3,740 Just recently, the Nasarawa State Investment and Development Agency (NASIDA), has released read more Nasarawa records over $1.2 billion investments inflow in 2024 – Report

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2 w. ago Cultural and creative industries in Africa: Opportunities, challenges and solutions

Introduction Africa’s cultural and creative industries (CCIs) are experiencing an unprecedented rise, contributing to economic growth, job creation, and global read more Cultural and creative industries in Africa: Opportunities, challenges and solutions

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2 w. ago Tinubu appoints new aides on health, job creation for Shettima

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Temitola Adekunle-Johnson as Special Adviser to the President on Job Creation & MSME and Mrs. Uju Anwuka as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Health, both in the Office of the Vice President. Senior Special Assistant to the VP on Media and Communication, Stanley Read More

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3 w. ago MSMEs to win house, cars, shops in FG’s N220m award programme

The Federal Government has announced plans to reward innovative and resilient entrepreneurs who have excelled in their endeavours with prizes worth over N220m. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, revealed this during a press briefing on Monday in Abuja to announce the eighth Read More

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3 w. ago LSETF, King’s Trust International partner to tackle youth unemployment in Lagos

Set to create 2,000 Jobs for Lagos youth The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and King’s Trust International read more LSETF, King’s Trust International partner to tackle youth unemployment in Lagos

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3 w. ago Nigerian schools should teach graduates to be wealth creators – Oborevwori

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has called for the effective redesign of academic curricular for graduates to have the technical know-how to be job and wealth creators. The governor made the call at the 4th Founder’s Day Celebration of the University of Delta, UNIDEL, Agbor, Delta State on Wednesday. He […] The post Nigerian schools should teach graduates to be wealth creators – Oborevwori appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Why we back tax reform bills — Fiscal Responsibility Commission

Tribune Online Why we back tax reform bills — Fiscal Responsibility Commission The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has listed job creation, growth stimulation through investment, and diversification of revenue sources among the compelling reasons to back President Bola Tinubu's tax reform bills. Why we back tax reform bills — Fiscal Responsibility Commission Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Trump unveils $5m ‘gold card’ visa to attract wealthy immigrants

US President Donald Trump unveiled plans Tuesday to sell new “gold card” residency permits for a price of $5 million each — and said Russian oligarchs may be eligible. Trump said sales of the new visa, a high-price version of the traditional green card, would bring in job creators and could be used to reduce Read More

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