…the 2026 SETPOM Fellow Award in recognition of her contributions to environmental skills development and sustainable livelihoods. Doherty reaffirmed her commitment to advancing environmental sustainability, strengthening skills development and expanding opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.

…employees.He said the presence of OGFTZ in Igbesa has created employment opportunities, skills development and business partnerships for Nigerians, stressing that sustaining such gains requires strict adherence to safety protocols and labour standards.According to him, NEPZA continues to work with zone operators, inves…

…Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made the call at the eighth edition of the ITF-NECA Technical Skills Development Project stakeholders’ dialogue forum and outstanding trainees’ awards ceremony held on Thursday in Abuja. He said the initiative, which began in 2009, had trained young Nigerians in more than 35 technical and vocati…

…push people to seek better opportunities abroad. He called for greater investment in skills development, industrialisation and job creation to enable Nigerians to earn a living and build better lives at home. Beyond economic policies, the lawmaker urged legislators and policymakers to ensure that laws respected human r…

…Airlines would explore areas of collaboration with the university, particularly in skills development, technology transfer and employment opportunities for graduates. “The partnership will include scholarships, employment opportunities and an annual award for outstanding students,” Okonkwo said. Olajide commended Babal…

…Africa and the Federal Government have expanded access to free digital learning and skills development to nearly 2,000 schools across Nigeria, reaching about one million students and more than 20,000 teachers. The initiative, implemented through a partnership between UNICEF, Airtel Africa and the Nigerian government, a…

…said Nigeria could leverage Sweden’s expertise in mining technology, automation, skills development and responsible mineral production to strengthen its mining industry. She noted that the long-term success of mining projects depended largely on their impact on host communities and the environment, adding that companie…

…“They should also be provided with secure employment, continuous opportunities for skills development and decent work opportunities that enable them to build sustainable careers. The post Recapitalisation: Labour Ministry charges banks to protect workers appeared first on Vanguard News.

…for Industrial Technology has called for greater investment in technical education and skills development to tackle youth unemployment in Nigeria. The Director of IIT, Mr David Okechukwu, made the call at a press conference marking the institute’s 25 years of providing technical education in Lagos. Okechukwu said techn…

…has also attracted international interest as an indigenous model of entrepreneurship and skills development. ​But apprenticeship becomes more complicated when the learner is a child. There is a clear difference between acquiring a trade and being removed from school to perform physically demanding work. When a child is…

…to extract them. Nigeria should negotiate for local processing, technology transfer, skills development and domestic manufacturing. This is where Mahama’s declaration that “we will process our minerals at home” becomes particularly relevant to Nigeria. Nigeria can also use the debate over global financial reform to mak…

…to structured investment in venture funds, bonds, hospitals, language schools, skills development and industrial projects. He also demanded a more investment-friendly homeland, with security, clear land titles and a single efficient entry point for investors. To prevent the Charter from becoming another abandoned docum…

…skills and economic empowerment for persons with disabilities. She explained that skills development would improve the economic capacity and independence of persons with disabilities, thereby enhancing their well-being. Adekola noted that some persons with disabilities operated businesses that were not formally registe…

…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…