FOR ‘Keji Ademuwagun, a Computer Science graduate from the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun, years of roaming the streets in search of job, which was not forthcoming compelled him to take up an otherwise ‘demeaning’ job. But thankfully, he has since made good, in a manner of speaking, with the so-called menial job reserved […] …
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Nigeria’s intractable unemployment crisis
Taking NBS to the cleaners The NBS report on the unemployment situation in the country has always attracted scathing remarks from insiders who are more discerning. One of those who have faulted the NBS is the former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke. Duke who raised his voice above the din, faulted recent figures released […] …
Unemployment: Push to reverse jobless growth
Nigeria’s population is projected to hit 410 million by 2050. This will rank her as the world’s third largest populated country. Experts say there is no better time than now for federal and state governments, in collaboration with the private sector, to prioritise implementation of policies that will drive productivity growth in agriculture, manufacturing andRead More
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Senate urges FG to raise revenue base to check unemployment
Kumuyi seeks support for church’s plan to check unemployment
The General Superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi, has called on the government to collaborate with the church in tackling unemployment and under-employment in the country. Kumuyi made the call yesterday at the Mini-Multi-Purpose Hall of Deeper Life Headquarters, Gbagada, Lagos where about 350 youths who are members of the Young Professionals […] …
Latest job vacancies
Vacancies: A flagship company in Nigeria downstream petroleum industry advertises for Sales, Accounting/Audit and IT teams in an expanding market. Interested applicants should get a copy of Punch Newspaper, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Vacancies: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) requires the service of Monitoring and Evaluation Manager; Location: Ibadan. Interested applicants should complete the […] …
Police arrest graduate operating ‘fake’ recruitment agency
Alexander Okere, Benin The Edo State Police Command has arrested a man allegedly operating a fake recruitment agency in the Ekenhuan area of Benin, the state capital. It was learnt that the suspect, identified as one Benjamin Chukura, was arrested by security operatives on Wednesday, following a complaint from the state government. The Commissioner of […] …
Buhari’s Morocco trip to yield 18,000 jobs -Presidency
Olalekan Adetayo The Presidency on Saturday stated that President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent official trip to Morocco would yield 18,000 new jobs, among other benefits for Nigeria. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a document titled ‘President Buhari’s visit to Morocco: Six quick takeaways’, which he […] …
Foundation tackles youth unemployment in Niger Delta
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has embarked on Niger Delta Youth Employment Pathways (NDYEP) projects to target agriculture, ICT and construction sectors in its bid to reduce youth unemployment in the region. NDYEP Project Manager, Emeka Ile, in a statement in Akure, said the target areas were arrived at after […] …
We’re working to deal with unemployment problem – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday assured Nigerians that the Federal Government had not relented in its efforts to address the nation’s unemployment problem. Osinbajo stated this during a town hall meeting in Benin with youth groups, traders and other stakeholders in business, agriculture and Information and Communications Technology as part of his two-day visit […] …