…operations, the NESG advocated economic and social interventions to address poverty, unemployment, inequality and exclusion, which it identified as underlying drivers of insecurity. It maintained that sustainable security required coordinated action involving government institutions, businesses, security agencies and l…

…media users sympathized with his plight and pointed to the harsh realities of graduate unemployment, others remained skeptical, questioning whether the destroyed documents were truly the original copies or just colour photocopies. Watch the video below... View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@li…

…a presidential delegation and praised the scheme as a step toward reducing youth unemploymentPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Ibadan, Oyo state - The federal government has wrapped up a 10-day skills training and empowerment programme in Oyo State under its National Poverty Reduction…

…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 technical training should go beyond teachi…

…erase the economic difficulties Nigerians had experienced, including inflation, hunger, unemployment, reduced purchasing power and insecurity. “No one-month palliative can buy the conscience of Nigerians. Nigerians are not for sale. You cannot buy their future with 30 days of cheaper fuel. “They have seen through this…

…challenges in Nigeria as an epidemic, attributing the development to economic hardship, unemployment, insecurity, poverty and other social problems. A Consultant Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Dr Abayomi Olajide leading others during the mental health walk held to commemorate the…

…State, Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, has called for the state’s “independence” from poverty, unemployment, insecurity and “failed leadership.” He urged Deltans to “reset” the state ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Iyovwaye made the call in his Independence Day address made available to PUNCH Online on Wednesday. The c…

…camp. He further called for action on insecurity, out-of-school children, poverty, youth unemployment and drug prevalence, which he said were among the issues discussed during his engagements across Sokoto State. ‘We are all internally displaced’ — Obi decries poor conditions at Sokoto IDP camp

A University of Ibadan economics professor challenged the widespread claim that Nigerian graduates are unemployable, pointing blame at employers insteadProf. Abiodun Bankole noted that Nigerian-trained graduates consistently perform well abroad, which he said exposes where the real problem liesSpeaking at a Forerunners…

…opportunity. They expressed optimism that the initiative would contribute to reducing unemployment by equipping participants with practical skills and opportunities for self-employment. At the conclusion of the training, participants will receive laptops, sewing machines and fully equipped makeup kits to support their…

…is about 5 percent, Nigeria is 14 percent. It’s not acceptable. And it’s because of the unemployment of the youths.” https://www.thecable.ng/obi-if-elected-president-ill-return-youths-to-farming-smes/

…adequately addressing other direct needs of the citizens. He regretted that the level of unemployment in Abia State was forcing youths to move to Lagos and Abuja in search of jobs after graduating from tertiary institutions, but promised to address the challenge through industrialisation and other youth-friendly polici…

…young man's thigh with his hand. Then, the student asked the Senator a question about unemployment and the approach he would take to ensure that it is resolved if he becomes governor. Alli responded while rubbing the young man's thigh, "Well, you're going to use what you have to get what you want, to leverage on whatev…

…parties increasingly making the cost of living, petrol prices, food inflation, unemployment and insecurity central to their campaigns. According to the opposition party, the election would ultimately be determined by Nigerians’ assessment of their economic circumstances rather than political rhetoric. “The 2027 electio…

…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…

…cushion its impact on vulnerable Nigerians. “People are suffering; there is poverty and unemployment. The removal of the fuel subsidy is the major cause of this. “I have never seen Nigerians suffer as much as they are suffering at this time,” he said. Atiku, however, clarified that his position on subsidy would depend…

…with 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, t…

…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…

…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…

…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…

…are 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 pres…

…urging 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 h…