…per hour on October 1, 2026, the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development confirmed on April 1, 2026.The $0.35 rise represents a 1.99% year-on-year adjustment and covers the majority of workers in the province, including those employed full-time, part-time, or on a casual basis, whether…

…servicing, storage and logistics as areas for development. The plan also includes a skills development component through a proposed partnership with the ITF. Ogun, who participated in the assessment, said the fund was ready to explore using the facility for technical and vocational training, industrial apprenticeship a…

…incomes and strengthen economic participation. She said the government’s investment in skills development was aimed at giving residents the capacity to create opportunities for themselves and contribute meaningfully to the state’s economy. According to the governor, the Free Skills Acquisition Centres provide residents…

…said the government should put greater emphasis on financial and economic literacy, skills development and productivity. “What is important, what’s really critical, is not just the cash. We give it to people. But it’s financial literacy, clearly,” he said. He added that poverty reduction should ultimately focus on buil…

…to support 4,050 graduates of the Kaduna State Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development as they move from training into the workforce.Sani made the announcement on Thursday at the institute's inaugural graduation ceremony, held at the Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa Campus in Rigachikun. Each graduate will rece…

…approach to the Almajiri challenge through education, nutrition, child protection, skills development and family support. He acknowledged government efforts through school feeding and social protection programmes, but said such interventions must be transparent, adequately funded, properly monitored and expanded to rea…

…extends beyond his professional achievements to his efforts to support education, skills development and human-capital growth.From his early years doing menial jobs to his emergence as an aviation engineer, industry advocate, entrepreneur and university founder, his journey has been marked by a shift from seeking oppor…

…utilisation projects. According to him, the programme’s emphasis on entrepreneurship, skills development and economic inclusion complemented the state government’s efforts to create sustainable livelihoods and expand economic opportunities for residents. He noted that access to cleaner cooking gas would help households…

…community development. The organisation called for increased investment in education and skills development, mental health and psychosocial support, women’s empowerment and leadership, youth mentorship, family strengthening, peacebuilding, climate adaptation and humanitarian assistance. FOMWAN also called for stronger…

…partnerships in creating sustainable opportunities for young people, particularly in skills development, employment and migration-related interventions. In his welcome address, CDS President, Okpalaji Cheta Byron, appreciated the ministry and other stakeholders for providing platforms to promote youth empowerment, incl…

…by the Bank of Industry to support the technology and creative sectors through skills development, enterprise support and access to finance. Adebayo said the programme was designed to give creators a path from skills development to enterprise and financing, rather than treating government support as a one-off intervent…

…targets 60 startups from the 12 ECOWAS member states across six sectors: EdTech and Skills Development; FinTech; HealthTech; AgriTech and Food Systems; CleanTech, Climate and Green Innovation; and Tourism, Hospitality and TravelTech. Prizes and benefits Winners will receive 20,000 for the first runner-up and $15,000 fo…

…NCC chief, the success of the partnership would be measured by its practical impact on skills development, idea generation, business creation and job opportunities. The commission’s decision to transfer the facilities to Enugu, Maida said, was informed by the state government’s investments in education, infrastructure,…

…introduced reforms focusing on Technical and Vocational Education and Training, digital skills development and stronger collaboration between education and industry. Nigeria has long struggled with inadequate sports infrastructure and the migration of talented athletes abroad due to limited opportunities for combining…

…to creating opportunities that empower young people. “Through programmes that promote skills development, entrepreneurship, employment, innovation and a business-friendly environment, we are laying a solid foundation for sustainable growth and prosperity,” he said. “Our vision is clear: to raise a generation of Edo you…

…on investing in manufacturing, agriculture, modern infrastructure, quality education, skills development and export-oriented industries to harness Nigeria’s youthful population as an economic advantage. According to him, Nigerians were not responsible for the country’s current predicament, insisting that poor leadershi…

…urged governments at all levels to make deliberate investments in education, healthcare, skills development and employment for young people, warning that Nigeria’s growing youthful population could either become a demographic dividend or a missed opportunity. The NPC Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, represented by the Federal…

…technology, banking and the economy.The Lagos State Government has launched its 2026 skills development programme for tradesmen and artisans, targeting 1,200 beneficiaries in an eight-week initiative designed to boost productivity, expand employment opportunities and strengthen small businesses.The programme, organised…

…market. According to him, President Tinubu’s unprecedented investments in education, skills development, and human capital are designed to position Nigeria as a leading exporter of skilled professionals. “We want to be the manpower supplier of the world. We need to produce competent, skilled, and educated young Nigeria…

…leaders.He said participants would benefit from mentorship, creative and digital skills development, entrepreneurship support and leadership engagement designed to help them compete in a rapidly evolving global economy.New Lagos hub offers mentorship and practical skills to help youths build sustainable businesses. Pho…

…the creative economy through initiatives aimed at expanding access to funding, skills development, digital innovation and international market opportunities. Stakeholders have also increasingly advocated greater investment in children’s creative education, arguing that early exposure to filmmaking, animation and digita…

…reforms aimed at repositioning technical education through increased investment in skills development, stronger industry partnerships and digital innovation. He also called on governments, school administrators, parents, communities and development partners to intensify advocacy for technical education and encourage mo…

…external financing and must be complemented by investments in education, healthcare and skills development to improve productivity and earnings. The World Bank also linked poverty reduction to improvements in human capital. It warned that learning poverty remains widespread, with 84 per cent of children aged between fi…

…can be directed towards women entrepreneurs. The partnership also places emphasis on skills development. In Latin America, Visa Foundation has supported digital training initiatives for women entrepreneurs, including programmes that provide access to business tools and resources at different stages of enterprise develo…

…accelerated review of the National Youth Policy and sustained investment in education, skills development, healthcare and job creation to enable young Nigerians to maximise their potential. Speaking on the theme of the 2026 World Population Day, “Realising the hopes and aspirations of young people — today and for the f…