The World Bank Group has projected that improved management of water resources in agriculture could generate nearly 245 million long-term jobs—many in sub-Saharan Africa—while helping to feed a global population expected to reach 10 billion…
Dangote Cement Plc’s fish farming initiative has created new employment opportunities for young Nigerians while contributing to the country’s economic development. The comprehensive training programme has empowered 40 beneficiaries with skills in fish farming and…
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced that entrepreneurs supported under its programmes have generated over $4.2 billion in revenue and created approximately 1.5 million direct and indirect jobs across Africa since 2015. The foundation…
EasyBuy, a smartphone and electronics financing provider, has announced plans to recruit 10,000 business developers across Nigeria as part of its expansion strategy. The initiative, tagged the EasyBuy Sales Talent Programme, is designed to empower…
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has announced plans to host the NECA Workforce Job and Employability Fair 2026 as part of efforts to promote skills development, job creation, and inclusive growth. The fair is…
The Edo State Government has launched Betaawork, a digital job-matching and workforce development platform designed to connect skilled professionals with verified job and service opportunities. The platform was unveiled at an event held at the…
The Delta State Government has said sustainable job creation must be driven largely by the private sector rather than the public service, as thousands of graduates enter the labour market each year. The State Commissioner…
Innoson Group is expanding its workforce, having already employed 8,000 people directly, with plans to create an additional 2,000 jobs as a new factory approaches completion. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Innocent Chukwuma, disclosed…
The National Association of Artificial Intelligence Practitioners (NAAIP) has dismissed concerns that the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could trigger widespread job losses in Nigeria, insisting instead that the technology will generate more employment…
The World Bank has underscored job creation as central to reducing poverty, fostering stability, and expanding economic opportunity, even as countries grapple with mounting global economic uncertainty. In a recent blog post, the President of…
