The Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling unemployment by strengthening collaboration with the private sector to expand access to decent work and enterprise opportunities for residents. The…
Global job growth is holding steady, but millions of workers worldwide continue to struggle with low pay, poor working conditions, and limited opportunities, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned. In its Employment and Social…
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has urged the Federal Government to create at least 27 million new formal jobs by 2030 — about 4.5 million annually — to curb rising unemployment as the nation’s…
Lagos Unveils 1,000 Jobs for Young Graduates Under Internship Programme. The Lagos State Government has announced plans to create 1,000 new jobs for young graduates through its Graduate Internship Placement Programme (GIPP). The initiative was…
To boost agriculture and tackle unemployment, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Monday presented employment letters to 1,038 newly recruited candidates in agriculture-related fields. The event, which took place at the Government House…
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has launched Phase Two of its Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI), a programme designed to reduce unemployment in Nigeria by providing citizens with practical vocational and digital skills aligned…
The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN) has projected the creation of over five million new jobs in the country’s scrap and waste sector by 2025. This was disclosed by…
The Federal Government, in collaboration with Mastercard Foundation and Jobberman, has pledged to tackle unemployment among marginalised Nigerians by leveraging digital technologies. This commitment was reaffirmed at a roundtable in Abuja on Thursday, themed “Technology…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise employment creation, tackle insecurity, and address rising inflation across the country, adding that an urgent dialogue has become necessary. TUC President, Mr. Festus…
The Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, has urged the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to focus on equipping graduates with the skills needed for employment, rather than solely emphasising national service. Speaking on…
