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.
Category : Search result: unemployment crisis
ILO: 186m Jobless by 2026, AI Poses Major Risk
The ILO warns global unemployment will stagnate in 2026, with 186 million jobless. AI and trade uncertainty threaten youth jobs, while informality rises. Read the full report.
Nigerian Doctor in Germany Lists Benefits of Paying 42% Tax
A Nigerian doctor in Germany highlights benefits like unemployment aid and child support after paying taxes, sparking debate on Nigeria's tax reforms. What do Nigerians get?
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.
Taraba Youths Seek Tinubu's Intervention in FUW Crisis
Taraba youths call on President Tinubu to resolve the Vice-Chancellor selection crisis at Federal University Wukari to prevent unrest and protect educational gains. Read their urgent appeal.
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?
14,800 Ondo Youths Targeted in IFAD LIFE-ND Project
Over 14,800 youths in Ondo State are set to benefit from IFAD's LIFE-ND Additional Financing programme, focusing on agriculture and enterprise. Learn how to apply.
500 Youths Trained in Solar Energy, Unlock Market Opportunities
500 young Nigerians graduate from GreenWorks Africa's solar energy programme, gaining skills to tap into the multi-billion Naira clean energy market and tackle unemployment.
Pastor Bolaji Idowu to Pay Unemployed Church Members
Pastor Bolaji Idowu of Harvesters International Christian Centre unveils a 3-month financial plan for unemployed members, sparking mixed reactions online. Read more about this compassionate initiative.
NDYC Warns Against Undermining Opposition, Democracy
Niger Delta Youth Congress raises alarm over threats to Nigeria's multiparty system and internal PDP crises. Calls for restraint in Rivers State to protect democratic stability.
Gabam to Tinubu: Youth Unemployment is Alarming
SDP National Chairman Shehu Musa Gabam calls on President Tinubu to urgently create jobs and reduce poverty. He outlines a vision for security, education, and economic reforms in 2026. Read his full message.
How Gen Z Protests Are Reshaping Global Politics
From Nepal to Kenya, Gen Z-led movements are demanding jobs, fighting corruption, and tackling climate change, offering a hopeful new political direction. Discover the global impact.
Systemic Failures Test Nigeria's Patience in 2025
As inflation, unemployment, and governance failures persist, Nigerians' daily worry becomes a survival mechanism. Explore the data and human cost, and discover how some are turning concern into action. Read the full analysis.
Tinubu Set to Launch Unemployment Benefits Scheme
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu announces President Tinubu's upcoming unemployment benefits scheme and a N1bn SME fund for Abia State. Details on the social protection plans revealed.
PDP Chieftain: Hunger, Not Money, Will Decide 2027
UK-based PDP chieftain Niyi Aborisade warns that economic hardship, not political defections, will determine President Tinubu's fate in 2027. He alleges APC is deliberately weakening opposition.
Sudan: 10,000+ Displaced in 3 Days Amid Escalating War
UN reports over 10,000 people displaced in Sudan in just 3 days as violence spreads. The conflict has created the world's largest hunger crisis. Read the full report.
ILO Releases New Guidance on Unemployment Protection
The ILO has launched a new brief on building rights-based unemployment protection, linking income security to job creation. Learn how this affects Nigeria's labour market.
Nigeria Not Among World's 30 Most Miserable Nations
Nigeria is excluded from the 2024 list of the world's 30 most miserable countries, per the Okun's Misery Index. Discover what this means for the nation's economy.
Germany Imposes Tougher Penalties for Job Seekers
Germany's coalition government overhauls unemployment benefits, introducing stricter penalties for job seekers who refuse work or miss appointments. The reform aims to boost employment amid economic downturn.
Graduate Cries Out Over Working as POS Operator
A Nigerian female graduate shares her emotional story of working as a POS operator, lamenting her situation after a stranger questioned her career path. Read her story and public reactions.
Lady Gets 6 Job Offers After 46 Interviews, Rejections
A Nigerian job seeker's persistence pays off as she secures six job offers after seven months of unemployment and 46 interviews. Her viral TikTok story inspires thousands.
Omogiafo Champions Entrepreneurs as Nigeria's Economic Future
Dr. Owen Omogiafo of Transcorp urged Nigerian entrepreneurs to lead economic transformation at MMC 7.0, highlighting trust, funding, and resilience as keys to success. Read her full vision.
US Jobless Rate Climbs to 4.6%, Highest in Four Years
US unemployment rose to 4.6% in November, its highest level since 2021, as the economy lost 105,000 jobs in October. Read the full analysis of the cooling labour market and its global implications.
Nigeria Expands SIYB Training to Fight Unemployment
Nigeria's Labour Ministry and the ILO have certified over 25 new SIYB trainers to boost entrepreneurship and tackle unemployment, informality, and underemployment, especially among youth and women.
Nigeria's Crisis: Insecurity, Inflation & Governance Failures
An in-depth analysis of Nigeria's overlapping crises in 2025: escalating insecurity killing thousands, soaring food inflation, and governance failures. Discover the root causes and a 7-step framework for national recovery.
Jega: Nigeria's stability threatened by lack of youth opportunities
Former INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega warns Nigeria risks instability if youth neglect continues. He calls for urgent action and investment in education, jobs, and governance inclusion. Read more.
Nigeria's Job Crisis: Agriculture Holds Key to Mass Employment
Experts reveal Nigeria is forfeiting millions of potential jobs by sidelining agriculture. A new report urges strategic investment to transform the sector into the nation's biggest employer and solve food insecurity.
Bamidele Urges Graduates to Embrace Digital Skills for Jobs
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele calls for investment in digital tech and entrepreneurial training to combat youth unemployment. He spoke at YABATECH's 37th convocation lecture.
Bamidele Urges YABATECH Grads to Embrace Digital Skills
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele told 8,000 YABATECH graduates that digital skills are key to tackling unemployment. He highlighted new tech laws and called for curriculum reforms.
PDP's 2027 Election Hopes at Risk Amid Crisis
Political analyst warns PDP faces electoral irrelevance in 2027 without resolving internal conflicts. Learn about the expulsion of Wike, Fayose and party divisions threatening Nigeria's main opposition.
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