The Federal Government has approved the nationwide scale-up of the Imo State Government’s ‘One Kindred, One Business Initiative’ (OKOBI) as a strategy to tackle unemployment and stimulate economic growth. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has stated that it provides livelihoods for more than 100,000 young people across its service chain, positioning it as one of the largest youth employers in Lagos State. The…
Nigeria’s education system requires urgent reform to meet the demands of today’s workplace, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Mr. Sonny Echono, has warned. He said the current structure is not…
The Federal Government on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to equipping young Nigerians with practical skills to boost employability, reduce joblessness, and drive industrial growth across the country. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr.…
The Lagos State Coordinator of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Mr. Ogungbemi Rufus Gbadebo, has applauded the state government’s plan to create 1,000 jobs through the Graduate Internship Placement Programme (GIPP), describing it as…
Labour ministers from the G20 nations have agreed on a new set of global targets aimed at tackling persistent labour market inequalities, including youth unemployment and the gender pay gap. The commitments were adopted at…
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has praised the G20’s adoption of new targets aimed at reducing youth unemployment and addressing gender inequality in the workforce. Speaking at the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in…
