…The answers will determine our national destiny. Government must treat youth skills development as a matter of national security, investing in digital infrastructure and modern curricula. Schools must shift from rote learning to practical application. The Private Sector must step up with massive mentorship, internship,…
…more efficient public spending and increased investment in infrastructure, skills development and targeted social protection programmes. The Fund also advised commodity-exporting countries to avoid excessive government spending during periods of high commodity prices.According to the report, "Economies benefiting from…
…sustained investments in education, agriculture, livelihoods, youth empowerment and skills development alongside ongoing security operations. The forum urged governments and security agencies to protect farmers during the rainy season against insecurity and communal conflicts. It also pledged closer collaboration with…
…investment in durable solutions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), including skills development, livelihood support, social inclusion and community resilience programmes to enable displaced persons rebuild their lives with dignity. The minister also sought greater technical assistance, institutional capacity buil…
…not be enough to build a competitive digital economy. He said sustained investment in skills development, partnerships, and trust would be equally important in ensuring that innovation delivered inclusive economic growth. Software developer Omolara Oladipupo also highlighted the commercial potential of emerging technol…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for urgent investments in health, education and skills development across northern Nigeria. Shettima said that communities in the region had continued to bear the consequences of inadequate human capital development. Represented by Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff, O…
…enhancing healthcare delivery and outcomes, addressing youth unemployment through skills development and entrepreneurship, promoting innovation, technology adoption, and private sector partnerships, as well as strengthening inter-state collaboration and policy coherence across Northern Nigeria. Speaking on the upcoming…
…with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission to advance digital skills development and strengthen innovation infrastructure across the six states of Southwest Nigeria. NITDA announced the partnership in a statement issued on June 11. The agreement, signed by the leadership of both organisations, se…
…of the tools that can help make that happen. That’s why we’re continuing to invest in AI skills development. In 2024, we announced a $5.8 million grant programme across Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa to help civil servants and nonprofit leaders build AI capabilities. Through Google.org, we’re also focused on AI skilli…
…it," Alausa said, stressing that ongoing investments in infrastructure, technology, skills development, research and institutional reforms must be matched by practical measures that improve staff welfare and quality of life. More insights Since disbursements began on 28 October 2025, the programme has processed more th…