7 d. ago Tinubu building digital skilled nation —Humanitarian Affairs Minister

Tribune Online Tinubu building digital skilled nation —Humanitarian Affairs Minister Ministry, DBI train 35 youths in digital skills THE Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Gashwer, on Monday stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is steadily building a nation where digital skills are exported like crude oil, and where citizens are no longer mere consumers of technology but its creators. […] Tinubu building digital skilled nation —Humanitarian Affairs Minister Tribune Online

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9 d. ago WED 2025: Group takes awareness campaigns to tertiary institutions in Ekiti

Tribune Online WED 2025: Group takes awareness campaigns to tertiary institutions in Ekiti The initiative is designed to equip students with in-demand digital and professional skills, while also strengthening their capacity to WED 2025: Group takes awareness campaigns to tertiary institutions in Ekiti Tribune Online

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1 week ago UNICEF Trains 50 Enugu Education Officers on Data Collection 

To enhance the educational system in Nigeria, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has trained 50 government education officers. read more UNICEF Trains 50 Enugu Education Officers on Data Collection 

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1 week ago Plateau govt, IITA partner to train 10,000 youths in agriculture

Tribune Online Plateau govt, IITA partner to train 10,000 youths in agriculture The Plateau State Government has signed an agreement with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Oyo State, to train 10,000 youths in various areas of agriculture in phases. Plateau govt, IITA partner to train 10,000 youths in agriculture Tribune Online

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1 week ago DBI, SBTS unveil digital infrastructure to train youths in cybersecurity

Tribune Online DBI, SBTS unveil digital infrastructure to train youths in cybersecurity "The SBTS vision aligns closely with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly in the areas of skills development, youth employment, and digital inclusion. DBI, SBTS unveil digital infrastructure to train youths in cybersecurity Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigeria, UNICEF partner to train 20m youth in digital skills by 2030

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has renewed its strategic partnership with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to train and empower 20 million young Nigerians with digital skills by 2030. This announcement coincides with Vice President Kashim Shettima’s acceptance to chair the board of Generation Unlimited Nigeria (GenU 9JA), […] The post Nigeria, UNICEF partner to train 20m youth in digital skills by 2030 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG to partners UNICEF in training 20m youths on digital skills – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday, said the Federal Government has renewed its strategic partnership with the United Nations International read more FG to partners UNICEF in training 20m youths on digital skills – Shettima

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2 w. ago 72% of primary school leavers in Northeast Nigeria can’t read – UNICEF

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that 72% of primary school leavers in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states in Northeast Nigeria are unable to read simple texts, despite increased school enrolment. UNICEF Officer-in-Charge of Maiduguri Field Office, Joseph Senesie, disclosed this during a press conference in Maiduguri, Borno’s capital, […] The post 72% of primary school leavers in Northeast Nigeria can’t read – UNICEF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Africa’s digital dream at risk as skills gap threatens 230 million jobs – Intreensic

By Chinenye Anuforo As Africa anticipates a staggering 230 million digital jobs by 2030, a critical talent shortfall is threatening to derail the continent’s digital aspirations. Nkebet Mesele, Founder and CEO of Intreensic, a payments education and advisory firm, is urgently calling for a rapid evolution in fintech, payments, and digital education systems to avert […] The post Africa’s digital dream at risk as skills gap threatens 230 million jobs – Intreensic appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NSITF moves to scale up staff digital skills literacy, harps on role of technology in service delivery

Tribune Online NSITF moves to scale up staff digital skills literacy, harps on role of technology in service delivery The Managing Director, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has identified technology, digital skills and Literacy as critical tools to boost service delivery in the operations of the Fund and other government agencies. He noted that the NSITF is committed to specialized training and continuous training of its workers to ensure effective […] NSITF moves to scale up staff digital skills literacy, harps on role of technology in service delivery Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Borno Assembly, UNICEF launch nutrition committees to improve children welfare

Tribune Online Borno Assembly, UNICEF launch nutrition committees to improve children welfare Senissie revealed that Nigeria loses 11% of its GDP annually due to nutrition-related issues, describing the situation as both a national economic challenge and a human tragedy. Borno Assembly, UNICEF launch nutrition committees to improve children welfare Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nigeria risks $11bn annual loss due to digital skills gap – ICT Council

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria faces an estimated $11 billion annual loss in economic growth if the digital skills gap is not urgently addressed, according to Shola Oshilaja, Chairman of the Sector Skills Council for Information and Communications Technology (SSC ICT). Speaking at the 21st anniversary of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) in Abuja on […] The post Nigeria risks $11bn annual loss due to digital skills gap – ICT Council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month NerdzFactory Foundation Empowers 500 Youths With Digital Skills

In its continued effort to empower Nigerian youths and foster digital innovation, NerdzFactory Foundation in collaboration with Access Bank has executed the fourth edition of the DigiGap Programme, a transformative initiative to bridge the digital skills gap among young Nigerians. The DigiGap 4.0 programme, sponsored by Access Bank and implemented by NerdzFactory Foundation, has equipped […]

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