…is creating opportunities for international professionals, particularly those with digital skills and experience in information technology.Jobs in demand: Software developers, web designers and IT support specialists.Visa pathways: Eligible applicants may use the long-stay D visa for certain short-term employment arran…

…a 10-day NPRGS training programme in Oyo state, equipping 700 youths with vocational and digital skillsBeneficiaries across AI, makeup artistry, and fashion design tracks each received enterprise tools, including laptops, sewing machines, and tabletsThe Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, received a presidentia…

…broadband penetration at 57.4 percent against a 70 percent target.“Device affordability, digital skills and trust are the binding constraints, and coverage investment alone cannot close them.”Participants urged operators and infrastructure companies to “pair every coverage investment with measures that put affordable d…

…Federal Government for providing young Nigerians with opportunities to acquire emerging digital skills. Olalere said the training would help bridge the gap between existing skills and evolving labour market requirements. Two other beneficiaries, Mrs Iyabo Ajayi, a makeup trainee, and Fatunbi Joshua, a fashion design tr…

…stakeholders. The training, organised to equip persons with disabilities with essential digital skills, online safety awareness and tools for meaningful participation in Nigeria’s expanding digital economy, was themed “Empowering Persons with Disabilities Through Digital Citizenship for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” S…

…official launch of the academy, saying the initiative was aimed at bridging Nigeria’s digital skills gap, improving employability and preparing young Nigerians for opportunities in the global digital economy. Alausa said the programme, which is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and powered by th…

…available to us,” he said. The new PENGASSAN leadership also pledged to invest in digital skills, leadership development, women’s empowerment and the welfare of workers as the energy industry evolves. Olabiyi said the association would pursue collaboration with government and industry while remaining firm on workers’ r…

…barriers so that Nigerian students can master complex subjects, build in-demand digital skills, and compete confidently in the global economy.” Google said the initiative is designed to support learning rather than encourage academic dishonesty. According to the company, Gemini’s Guided Learning mode works as a tutor b…

…Nigeria Limited has partnered with Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) to expand access to digital skills training for young Nigerians through a comprehensive Digital Bootcamp Programme designed to prepare participants for the rapidly evolving digital economy. The programme will provide intensive, hands-on training to mor…

…on customers owning compatible smartphones, meaning device affordability, data costs and digital skills could limit adoption among poorer rural communities.From regulatory concerns to commercial breakthroughStarlink’s journey in the DRC has been far from straightforward.Congolese authorities previously prohibited Starl…

…take ownership of the facility and make proper use of it to improve their knowledge and digital skills. Earlier, Suphi said the ICT and Computer-Based Test Centre was not merely a physical structure but a symbol of hope, opportunity and the belief that education and empowerment remained among the greatest investments a…

…Park and Learning Centre, aimed at fostering artificial intelligence, startups, digital skills and technology-driven enterprises. The arrangement is intended to turn the facilities into platforms for innovation, entrepreneurship and human-capital development, while supporting Enugu State’s ambition to attract investmen…

…has 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 combin…

…and entry-level smartphones, into the hands of Africans, while stressing that digital skills were equally critical to ensuring the continent’s young population benefited from emerging technologies. “People don’t wake up in the morning asking for artificial intelligence; they want better health care, better education, b…

…scholarship programme aimed at helping corps members and recent graduates develop digital skills that improve their employment prospects.Under the initiative, each successful applicant will receive N160,000 in funding, comprising N10,000 for the admission application fee and N150,000 toward tuition. A new scholarship p…

…and community 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 b…

…laptop donation complement broader efforts to equip disadvantaged children with the digital skills needed to participate in the modern economy while helping bridge the technology gap that increasingly separates vulnerable learners from their peers.

…Working together, we can expand connectivity, improve digital infrastructure, promote digital skills, strengthen cybersecurity, protect data and create opportunities for our people, especially our youth.” The permanent secretary said the special session was taking place at a critical period as African countries prepare…

…are unemployed because they have no practical skills, urging them to learn trades or digital skills that can generate income. He added that beauty fades, but a valuable skill can continue to provide opportunities and pay the bills for years to come. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindai…

…financing. He also highlighted initiatives including the Nigerian Youth Academy, digital skills programmes, youth enterprise support schemes and the proposed Youth Green Fund as efforts aimed at preparing young Nigerians for opportunities in emerging sectors. Also speaking, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executi…

…gap facing women-led MSMEs by providing access to finance, business development support, digital skills and international market opportunities. The initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises non-oil exports, economic diversification, inclusive growth and women’s economic empo…

…certifications, entrepreneurship programmes, adult education, continuing education and digital skills training." On technical education, Sowore stated, "Technical & vocational education - Renewable energy, manufacturing, construction, AI & technology, software engineering, agriculture, aviation, maritime, health techno…

…of our standard curriculum. Yet today, less than 20% of Nigerian youth possess the basic digital skills required for the modern workforce (World Bank, 2020). This is not a skills gap; it is a skills canyon. And the consequences of inaction are already visible in the frustration, migration, and lost potential of million…

…content access to more than 11 million learners, while over 30,000 young people received digital skills training during the year. The company also awarded more than 250 undergraduate STEM scholarships through its Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship programme, aimed at developing future technology talent on the continent. Air…

…acquisition throughout the one-year national service and placing greater emphasis on digital skills to improve graduates' employability. A teacher, Miss Kemisola Odejide, described the extension as ill-timed, saying that the Federal Government had yet to adequately address challenges relating to corps members' feeding,…