Dangote Refinery and Africa's Technical Skills Gap
The hiring of Indian technicians for Dangote Refinery reveals a deep skills crisis in Nigeria and Africa. This analysis explores the failure of technical education and the path to true sovereignty.
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World Bank: Revamp Public Works for Skills, Not Just Jobs
The World Bank urges governments to transform public works programmes from short-term jobs to skills-building initiatives in care, digital, and green sectors for lasting employment.
Bobrisky's Advice to Mummy Dollarz on Age-Gap Backlash
Nigerian influencer Bobrisky resurfaced to counsel Mummy Dollarz, urging her to ignore critics of her engagement to a younger man. Read the viral advice and public reactions.
DisCos Record N92.93bn Revenue Gap in October
Nigerian electricity distributors faced a N92.93bn revenue shortfall in October 2025 due to billing and collection inefficiencies. NERC data reveals stark performance gaps among DisCos. Read the full analysis.
Kano Plans 2026 Skills Training for 50,000 Youths
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf announces a plan to train 50,000 young people in 2026 with practical skills to tackle unemployment and boost self-reliance. Read the full details.
FG Links Women's Health to Economic Growth, Reforms
The Federal Government says closing Nigeria's gender health gap is vital for economic growth and sustainable reforms. A new foundation launches to tackle high maternal mortality and systemic healthcare challenges.
100 Young Women Gain Digital Skills via PAC Foundation
PAC Foundation's Girls Can Code Cohort 3.0 trained 100 young women as Virtual Assistants, achieving an 84% certification rate. The program boosts employability and economic empowerment in Nigeria's digital economy.
13M Youths Apply for Nigeria's Technical Training Scheme
Nigeria's revamped TVET initiative records over 13 million applications, aiming to tackle unemployment and skills gap. Can it deliver on its promise for national development?
Nigeria's Global Talent Gap: Access, Not Intelligence
A Lagos forum reveals Nigeria's brightest graduates are blocked from global universities by infrastructure gaps, not lack of talent. Learn why access, not intelligence, is the real barrier.
Aptech Nigeria Launches AI Career Program with Internships
Aptech Nigeria launches a new AI Career Program offering tech skills, paid internships, and pathways to international degrees. Learn how to apply for this job-ready training.
Funding Shortfalls Undermine Nigeria's End TB Goals
Nigeria is off track to meet WHO's 2025 End TB targets, with high incidence and deaths. A massive $405M budget faces a 73% funding gap, risking millions of lives. Urgent domestic investment is needed.
1 Million Nigerians to Get Digital Skills Training
Nigeria's Federal Government inaugurates a committee to train and certify one million citizens in digital literacy and emerging tech, targeting 95% digital literacy by 2030. Read more.
Priscilla Ojo Addresses 11-Year Age Gap with Juma Jux
Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo reveals why the 11-year age difference with Tanzanian singer Juma Jux never mattered. She says his youthful look "deceived" her. Read her full interview.
Nigeria 5th Best English-Speaking Country in Africa
Nigeria ranks 29th globally in the 2025 EF English Proficiency Index, placing 5th in Africa. Discover the key factors behind the nation's strong English language skills and see the full top 10 list.
FG, Wema Bank Launch Digital Skills Scheme for Youths
The Federal Government and Wema Bank have opened applications for the FGN-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme. This nationwide initiative aims to equip young Nigerians with future-ready digital and entrepreneurial skills. Apply now to transform your care
GoodFellas Club Nibo to Build ICT Skills Centre
GoodFellas International Club Nibo announces a state-of-the-art ICT and skills development centre to empower youth. Learn about the initiative launched at their annual charity gala.
Lagos School Equips Students with Confidence, Life-Saving Skills
Bergson Education in Ibeju-Lekki champions holistic learning, blending academics with self-confidence, resilience, and life-saving skills to prepare children for a dynamic world. Discover their transformative journey.
ASUP Demands Urgent Polytechnic Revitalisation
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics warns Nigeria's technical skills gap will worsen without proper funding and an end to the HND/BSc dichotomy. Read their urgent demands.
How Creative Catalyst is Funding Nigeria's Creative Economy
Chapel Hill Denham's Creative Catalyst programme tackles the funding and business support gap in Nigeria's creative sector, attracting 543 applicants and backing projects like 'Gingerrr'. Discover how it fuels economic transformation.
Young Prof Segun Aina on Academia-Industry Collaboration
Professor Segun Aina, one of Nigeria's youngest Computer Engineering professors, discusses the imperative of town-gown collaboration for national development, tackling brain drain, and leveraging technology for growth.
10 States Plan N4.28tn Borrowing for 2026 Budgets
Ten Nigerian states plan to raise N4.287 trillion from loans and grants for their 2026 budgets, totaling N14.174tn. Experts warn of fiscal risks and weak revenue management.
Reskilling, Upskilling to Dominate Nigerian HR in 2026
Nigerian HR leaders must prioritize reskilling and upskilling in 2026 to tackle skills gaps, youth unemployment, and AI integration. Learn how to build a resilient workforce.
Football Meets Tech: KRI's Skills Drive for Nigerian Youth
Kavod Relief Initiative partners with GICD in Jos, replacing cash prizes with laptops and tech training for adolescents. Discover how sports is a gateway to digital empowerment.
TheBeckyJoe Targets Guinness Record with Massive Marketing Lesson
Nigerian social media expert TheBeckyJoe plans to break a Guinness World Record by teaching over 3,000 people how to earn money online. Her mission: turn smartphones into income tools for young Africans.
Microsoft Trains 4M+ Nigerians, Targets 350k More in AI
Microsoft reveals its partnership with Nigeria has trained over 4 million citizens in digital skills since 2021. The tech giant now plans to train 350,000 more in AI to harness Africa's $1.5 trillion opportunity. Read more.
World Bank Boosts Funding for Nigeria's Skills Project
The World Bank has approved additional financing for Nigeria's SPESSE project, citing its 'satisfactory' performance in bridging critical skills gaps in procurement and environmental standards. Over 85,000 Nigerians have been trained.
Naira Rate Gap Widens as Dollar Demand Rises
The exchange rate gap between Nigeria's official and parallel markets widened to N25 as the naira depreciated. Discover the causes and CBN's response to the seasonal dollar demand surge.
Adoption, Not Development, is Nigeria's Tech Hurdle
Tech experts at Abuja Tech Converge 3.0 identify poor adoption as the primary barrier to technological progress in Nigeria, citing agriculture as a key example. Read more.
Pastor Warns of Crisis: Shortage of Quality Men for Marriage
Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo raises alarm over a widening gap between quality men and women, warning many women may not find eligible husbands. He cites a crisis in male leadership.
Untapped Women's Talent Costs Global Economy $12 Trillion
Expert warns Nigeria's growth is unsustainable without women. Closing gender gaps could add $12 trillion to global GDP. New foundation launched in Abuja to drive change.
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