…said the intervention was designed to address the connection between drug abuse, unemployment and violent crime, particularly gun violence involving youths. “If you look at our operations, when going after these youths, it is not because we hate them or do not want them. It is because we want them rehabilitated,” he sa…

…now-late former President Muhammadu Buhari in June 2016, was designed to tackle youth unemployment in Nigeria. The programme, established by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, enrolled thousands of beneficiaries across its Batch A, B, and C cycles. The former N-Power graduate volunteers were ent…

…the advantage despite widespread voter dissatisfaction over inflation, insecurity and unemployment among others. Opposition is ‘crippled and depleted’ — Wike That analysis finds a forceful echo in Wike, who declared, last week, in Abuja, that the 2027 presidential election will be the easiest contest of Tinubu’s career…

…According to him, the revival of the cement factory and other industries would boost employment, increase economic activities and improve the living standards of the people. The governor also urged Benue farmers to increase food production, assuring them that government investments in agro-industrial projects would pro…

…pay for professional registration fees, or cover transport costs while searching for employment.How the state plans to support graduatesBeyond the cash grants, Sani said the state government is working directly with companies and industries to open up employment opportunities for the graduates. His administration is al…

…would increase the number of security personnel, equip them adequately and create employment opportunities for young Nigerians. “What I will do is increase the number of security personnel and provide equipment, while giving young people jobs. “We believe that within one year, God willing, we will address these problem…

…ceremonies, stressing the need for improvements in education, healthcare, agriculture, employment opportunities and infrastructure. Ringim also expressed concern over flooding, poor drainage and inadequate waste management in parts of the state, particularly Hadejia and other affected communities. He urged the governme…

…neighbouring countries had negatively affected transborder trade and contributed to unemployment among young people. “The Northern states is bordering Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Benin Republic. “And you close all those borders. All our young men who are doing trading between these countries, they carry goods across, they d…

…required to convert the state’s natural advantages into production, value addition, employment and sustainable economic growth. Idris said Tinubu’s administration was complementing the state’s development drive through major federal infrastructure projects. “These include the Gembu–Mbamnga–Yang (Lip) Road, the Bali–Ser…

…candidate Adewole Adebayo named five industries he believes can generate mass employment for NigeriansAdebayo said every major government programme should be judged by its ability to create work and expand opportunityThe SDP candidate framed job creation as his primary economic test for measuring the success of any gov…

…instead of focusing on issues such as the economy, security, infrastructure and employment. “There is a difference between legitimate scrutiny and political obsession. If there is a case before a court, let the court determine it. But an election campaign cannot be reduced to litigating the same allegations repeatedly,…

…Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa offered automatic employment to seven NYSC corps members who served in the state.The governor also gave N1m each to 66 award recipients at a ceremony held at Cocoa Conference Centre in Akure.The gesture was part of a wider event recognising outstandi…

…health is profoundly shaped by the social determinants of health—economic hardship, unemployment and underemployment, rising transportation costs, poor roads, inadequate housing, unsafe communities, unreliable electricity and water supply, food insecurity, and the escalating cost of living, among others. “When citizens…

…no one is homeless, no one is without medical care, no one who wants to work is without employment and every child is guaranteed the maximum education necessary to develop his or her talent. Those are the things the SDP will sell. We want to move Nigeria away from the poverty that has afflicted it for decades, so that…

…an electoral slogan, describing it as a strategic economic project capable of generating employment, infrastructure, energy, revenue and broader economic development. Pali added, “Kolmani is not a campaign property. It is not an electoral slogan that will be repeated anytime when the election comes. “It is not a projec…

…criticisms, saying the institution had continued to contribute to the state through employment and education. “All sorts of things have been said about Arthur Jarvis University. Funnily enough, the last I heard of bed bugs was in my childhood when we slept on straw beds,” he said. Archibong challenged his critics to fo…

…and economic empowerment. Obi said insecurity could not be separated from poverty and unemployment. “You need to do a comprehensive overhaul or study of our strategy to a security problem today,” he said. Amaechi, meanwhile, said creating an economy that puts money in Nigerians’ pockets was central to tackling crime. D…

…economy is very bad, and that one of the ways to stabilize the economy is to create employment and encourage local content ,so that there will be money in people’s pocket for circulation He recalled that he built over 500 primary schools ,over three hundred health centres ,over two hundred roads and crimes drastically…

…of the campaign council should concern Nigerians, particularly amid economic hardship, unemployment, insecurity and pressure on essential public services. Kwankwaso also appealed to Yari to reconsider his acceptance of the Director-General position, arguing that the former Zamfara governor understood the security and e…

…improvement in the living conditions of Nigerians facing rising living costs, unemployment, poverty and inadequate public services. In an interview with PUNCH, a policy analyst, Adebayo Abubakar, said the removal of subsidy had increased government revenues but argued that the additional funds had not always translated…

…and public services, reduce transportation costs and travel time,” while also creating employment opportunities and stimulating local economic activity. The inclusion of covered drainage, he added, is intended to ensure the road infrastructure is supported by drainage facilities that improve the durability and function…

…struggling with the rising cost of food and basic necessities. “Young Nigerians face unemployment and diminishing opportunities. Farmers and businesses are struggling to survive, while millions continue to live with insecurity. Our education, healthcare and other essential public services remain under enormous pressure…

“The yardstick of measuring the wellbeing of our economy shall not be based on the manipulated volume of our foreign reserves, but rather on employment indices and income per capita,” he said. The post Nigeria’s economy won’t benefit from continuation of Tinubu’s policies — Duke appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Kwara State Government has urged young people to look beyond white-collar employment and embrace skills acquisition and entrepreneurship as alternatives for securing their economic future. The Commissioner for Youth Development, Ndanusa Shehu, gave the advice in Ilorin on Saturday while speaking on opportunities av…

…them to make the 2027 contest a battle of ideas focused on the economy, security, unemployment, education, healthcare and other issues affecting Nigerians. Social media may be weaponised — Odumakin Speaking on the matter, President, Centre for Change, Dr Joe Okei Odumakin, said though she remains worried about hate spe…