57 h. ago FG Suggests Extending NYSC Service To Two Years For Better Youth Employment

The Federal Government has proposed extending the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme from one year to two years in a bid to enhance skills acquisition and improve youth employment opportunities. The proposal, aimed at addressing the rising unemployment rate and equipping young Nigerians with essential skills, was shared during a courtesy visit by the […] The post FG Suggests Extending NYSC Service To Two Years For Better Youth Employment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Education, Industry Disconnect Causing Unemployment In Nigeria – Lawmaker

The lawmaker representing Akure North and Akure South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abiodun Adesida has stated that Nigeria’s high unemployment rate is primarily due to a disconnect between education and industry in the country. Adesida who said many graduates leave the university only to face a labor market that is not ready […]

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3 w. ago Don asks FG to prioritise skill acquisition in tertiary students

A senior lecturer in the Department of Entrepreneurship Studies at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Dr. Vincent Paul, has called on the Federal Government to urgently prioritise skill acquisition in tertiary institutions as a solution to the rising unemployment rate among Nigerian graduates. Speaking at the maiden matriculation of Vineyard Polytechnic in the Karu Local Government Read More

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3 w. ago SEDC urged to prioritise 2,500 erosion sites 28% unemployment rate in S’ East

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has been charged to prioritise to take special note of the approximately 2,500 active erosion sites; 28% unemployment and underemployment rate, in the region. Acting Vice Chancellor of University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Oguejiofo Ujam, who stated this recently, also advised the SEDC to […] The post SEDC urged to prioritise 2,500 erosion sites 28% unemployment rate in S’ East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senate Minority Whip Ngwu Seeks Action Against Nigeria’s Unemployment Crisis

The Minority Whip of the Senate, Senator Osita Ngwu, has raised the alarm on the rising rate of unemployment in the country, calling on the federal and state governments, including the private sector, to take bold and decisive action to stem the tide. Ngwu, who represents Enugu West in the Senate, in a statement made […]

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4 w. ago Foster synergy for sustainable development, UNN VC urges SEDC

Tribune Online Foster synergy for sustainable development, UNN VC urges SEDC He reiterated that fostering partnerships between universities and the SEDC presents a valuable opportunity for mutual benefit, offering a practical and effective approach to redefining development in the region. Foster synergy for sustainable development, UNN VC urges SEDC Tribune Online

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