The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called for the harmonisation of education systems and skills certification across the continent to expand employment opportunities for young people. The appeal was made on Friday…
Young people and small business owners in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State are set to benefit from a new empowerment initiative that combines vocational skills development with direct financial support to tackle…
Nestlé Nigeria has provided business support to four young entrepreneurs through its NESCAFÉ Next Level Promo, equipping them with grants, professional toolkits, and practical business training to help expand their enterprises. Selected from more than…
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has unveiled a series of staff welfare initiatives aimed at improving remuneration, supporting career development, and enhancing workplace conditions. The Rector and Chief Executive, Dr. Danjuma Ismaila,…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has concluded the selection process for its 2025 recruitment exercise and is set to commence training for successful applicants later this month. In a public announcement issued on Wednesday, and…
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has commenced the nationwide screening of 225,000 practising artisans under its Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme, a workforce development initiative aimed at enhancing technical competence, professionalism, and employability across Nigeria’s…
Microsoft has called for greater investment in the skills and capabilities of Nigeria’s public sector workforce, arguing that the country’s ability to harness artificial intelligence (AI) will depend largely on how well policymakers and government…
MTN Nigeria and the Project Management Institute (PMI) have launched a campus-based skills development programme aimed at preparing more than 20,000 Nigerian students for an evolving labour market, where artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and digital…
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), in partnership with VFS Global, has trained 100 young Nigerians in artificial intelligence (AI) as part of efforts to equip them with market-ready skills, enhance employability, and reduce unemployment.…
The Kogi State Government has launched a youth skills development programme aimed at transforming young people from job seekers into job creators through specialised training in mining and jewellery craftsmanship. The Kogi Youth Mining and…
