Economy

Germany, Ogun Deliberate on Easing Unemployment

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By Segun Folarin Notable employers of labour and wealth creation experts have converged on Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital to fashion out ways of addressing the challenge of unemployment among Nigerians.  The conference, put together by the Ogun State Government in collaboration with the Continue Reading

Economy

We will tackle unemployment in Nigeria – Ngige

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The federal government has disclosed, it is planning to launch a labour statistics system where unemployed Nigerians at home and abroad could apply for available jobs. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige who made this known to journalists in Abuja, said the move was part of efforts to tackle the high rate of […]Continue Reading

Health

Unemployment Responsible For Increase Of Drug Abuse – Dr. Kusimo

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Government at all levels have been encouraged to pay greater attention to plans for addressing unemployment and underemployment in the bid to reduce the scourge of drugs abuse and illicit trafficking. The Chairman, Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria, AGPMPN, Ogun State chapter, Dr. Adeneye Kusimo, made the call in Abeokuta while […]Continue Reading

News

Business Man Advocates Collaborative Effort To Reduce Unemployment

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A business man, Engineer Ayo-Ade Lawal has called for synergy betweenthe private sector and government to reduce the rate of unemploymentin the country. Mr. Lawal made the call while featuring on “matters arising”, a Gold FM news magazine programme. He noted that neglect of the agriculture sector and oil and gas hadcontributed greatly to unemployment. […]Continue Reading

Economy

Skill Acquisition: Bridging Unemployment Gaps for Youths

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It is often said that education is a means to an end and not an end in itself. In a bid towards achieving the socioeconomic mandate of formal education in an individual, acquisition of skills are encouraged for Nigerian students.  Correspondent, OkikiJesu Olugboyega in this report, examines the challenges of youths and extent to which […]Continue Reading

Economy

ESPW is a short-term measure against unemployment – Aregbesola

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The Federal Government says, the the 774,000 jobs being created at the local government level is to provide a short term measure for the unemployed youth to cushion the effect of COVID-19. The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola stated this during the launch of the Extended Special Public Work Programme in Osogbo, the Osun […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Achieving Better Socioeconomic Conditions for Today’s Youth

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Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals Point Four calls for a substantial increase in the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills by 2030. Today, there are one point two billion young people aged 15 to 24years, who account for sixteen percent of the global population. The active engagement of youths in sustainable development […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Revitalising Vocational and Technical Education in Nigeria

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Unemployment has been a problem that has contributed to poverty among the populace over the years. Many youths who graduated from tertiary institutions roam the streets endlessly looking for jobs without success. While some continued to trudge on with the hope of a better tomorrow, others have become frustrated and disillusioned. Aside the aforementioned, some […]Continue Reading