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26 Mar
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, on Tuesday, met with President Bola Tinubu over the seeming spike in banditry and related criminal activities in Zamfara. The meeting was described as “closed-door” in a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, who, however, disclosed that Lawal briefed President Tinubu on the security situation in Zamfara,…
3 Mar
Undoubtedly, there are numerous facets of Nigeria that prompt profound concern and apprehension. The constant loss of lives, displacement of communities, and extensive disruption of daily life for countless Nigerians due to persistent security challenges
28 Feb
Life has become nasty, brutish, and short for Nigerian workers in 2024. Life is now full of hunger, pains, insecurity and poverty. Unemployment, underemployment and inflation are high.
21 Feb
The Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA) said the implication of poor macroeconomic policies and harsh business environment on employment is grave as many businesses are downsizing to cut costs.
15 Feb
Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu's administration, accusing its policies of pushing Nigerians deeper into poverty and hardship. In a statement released on Thursday, Shaibu painted a grim picture of the nation's economic situation, highlighting rising food prices, business…
11 Feb
Thirty-six states in Nigeria are on the verge of slipping into comatose with rising unemployment, hunger, involuntary emigration (japa) and the spread of illicit economic activities, a report shows.
6 Feb
The Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO) has partnered with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Region 36) to empower youths and women with skills to reduce unemployment in the country.
28 Jan
To reduce the burden of unemployment in Nigeria and beyond, the founder of Pepework International Nig. Ltd., Mr. Daniel Akinyemi, bragged that the official launch of Freelancers’ Marketplace will create millions of remote jobs. Addressing newsmen at the official launch held in Lagos recently, Akinyemi explained the platform will serve as a meeting point for…
18 Jan
Junior Chamber International Nigeria (JCIN), has indicated its resolve to partner with corporate institutions, federal and state governments
15 Jan
Reckless abandonment of legacy companies of yesteryears may have worsened the general high unemployment rate and dwindling revenue in the five Southeast states.
11 Jan
Global unemployment and labour market outlook are expected to worsen this year with more than two million persons expected to be out of jobs. A report released by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), yesterday...
21 Dec
A bill for the National Apprenticeship Scheme has been introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill read at plenary, yesterday, was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, to give legal framework to the institutionalisation of the scheme. 

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