…and access to tools and enterprise financing would help more young Nigerians convert technical skills into sustainable livelihoods and contribute to industrial growth. The Director-General of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made the call at the eighth edition of the ITF-NECA Technical Skills Development Project stakehold…

…could not be addressed by expecting everyone to work for someone else, noting that technical skills could enable young people to provide services and earn a living for themselves.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google The IIT director also stressed the need to combine technical education with entrepreneur…

…an organisation of Dangote Refinery's scale, noting that it would allow her to apply her technical skills in a demanding and rewarding setting.Cecilia Ejike on her new role at Dangote RefineryIn her LinkedIn post, Ejike wrote that the appointment meant a great deal to her personally, and that she was looking forward to…

…accelerate the expansion of refuelling infrastructure, vehicle conversion facilities, technical skills and other components needed to build a nationwide CNG ecosystem.The programme has also trained more than 7,700 automotive technicians and created over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, according to the minister.655 bus…

…Infrastructure has empowered youths and women in Ile-Ife, Osun State, with advanced technical skills and work equipment to enable them to establish and grow local businesses. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Khalil Halilu, stated this in a statement released by the agency on Monday fol…

…We will work diligently to expand opportunities for young Nigerians to acquire relevant technical skills, promote innovation and nurture a new generation of entrepreneurs and job creators,” Salako said. He added that changing the perception of technical education as a second-choice option would be among the board’s imm…

…Centre for Design was created to bridge that gap, giving aspiring entrepreneurs not only technical skills, but also the business knowledge, production capabilities and market access they need to build sustainable fashion brands.” The participants, many of whom entered the programme with little or no industry experience…

Canada invited skilled professionals, including Nigerians with vocational and technical skills, to explore employment opportunities and immigration pathways to meet labour shortagesThe government identified skilled trades, healthcare, STEM, education, defence and cybersecurity, and critical minerals as priority sectors…

…among students. He said the Federal Government was shifting greater attention to technical skills and entrepreneurship to improve graduate employability and called on NANS to partner with the government in sensitising students on the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. Also speaking, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodel…

…or character when making retention decisions. Many social media users argued that technical skills can be developed through training, while a poor attitude may continue to affect teamwork and workplace morale. Others maintained that organisations often achieve better long-term results by retaining employees who demonst…

…ambition, to increase female representation in WACT and empower Nigerian women with the technical skills and competitive advantage needed to thrive in their chosen fields. From the first cohort, participants secured roles and scholarships using this platform. We mark an even greater milestone as our participants gradua…

…differ from other national examinations because they focus primarily on practical and technical skills. "NABTEB certificates are internationally recognised, with many Nigerians residing abroad returning home annually to sit for the examinations. (NAN)