…The governor also highlighted his administration’s investment in science, technical and vocational education, saying the initiative was designed to equip young people with practical skills for employment, entrepreneurship and self-reliance.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “We…

…have called for increased government and private sector investment in technical and vocational education, saying about 90 per cent of graduates of their joint training programme have secured jobs or established businesses. The organisations said stronger financial support, industry participation and access to tools and…

…and emerging labour market needs. He advocated the revitalisation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training, as well as efforts to restore the strategic relevance of polytechnic education. Okonkwo said, “If functional education is to become a defining feature of 21st-century Nigeria, government and regulatory…

…reduce poverty and expand opportunities for young Nigerians through technical and vocational education. The post FG plans to lift 5 million Nigerians out of poverty with skills acquisition appeared first on Vanguard News.

…training, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, as well as technical and vocational education. The announcement came as LASU celebrated 20,604 graduates across the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions, including 494 first-class graduates. The university had earlier announced Ayilara Lawal Olawale of th…

…is part of the Federal Government’s broader effort to reposition tertiary technical and vocational education towards competency-based, industry-driven and employment-focused training. The reform comes amid renewed government efforts to strengthen food security, increase domestic agricultural production, promote agro-pr…

…chains. Germany continues to benefit from its industrial base, export economy and dual vocational education system, which helps young people move from training into employment. Denmark’s flexible labour market, combined with strong social protection, has helped maintain high employment. The country’s approach makes it…

…one. It also rolled out a fresh reform agenda aimed at repositioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training as a key driver of industrialisation, job creation and economic growth. At the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, charged the board to fast-track reforms that wo…

…months, the Ministry of Education 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 t…

…into nursing and other health-related programmes while also investing in Technical and Vocational Education and Training and other human capital development initiatives. The expansion comes amid growing concerns over the “Japa” phenomenon, which has seen thousands of Nigerian-trained nurses and doctors relocate abroad…

…rather than institutions of second choice. According to him, strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training remains critical to producing skilled technicians, artisans and technologists capable of driving Nigeria’s industrialisation and economic diversification. The registrar commended the Minister of Ed…

…partnerships with the Mastercard Foundation, ISHK Tolaram Foundation and Technical and Vocational Education and Training. Ananse Africa said it currently operates in six African countries, investing in education, infrastructure and commercial platforms to strengthen the continent’s fashion industry and create sustainab…

…reforms being implemented under the Renewed Hope Agenda, including Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), digital transformation, quality assurance, improved education governance and expanding access to education. He noted that Nigeria had record…

…and digital skills training." On technical education, Sowore stated, "Technical & vocational education - Renewable energy, manufacturing, construction, AI & technology, software engineering, agriculture, aviation, maritime, health technologies and creative industries." For polytechnic education, he stated, "Polytechnic…

…on sustainable solutions, including legislation and expanded access to formal and vocational education. He said that tackling the challenge required creating alternatives for vulnerable children through quality education, skills acquisition and social support programmes. He also linked poor educational outcomes to inse…

…Kano. He said the rising enrollment reflected growing acceptance of technical and vocational education among Nigerians. Aminu said the board recorded 92,260 candidates nationwide in 2025, while over 100,000 candidates registered for the 2026 examinations across different trades. "This demonstrates growing acceptance of…