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.
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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.
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.
SuperBall Youth League Finale Set for Lagos Stadium
The RiseVest SuperBall Youth League finale returns to Lagos National Stadium on Dec 18-19, 2025. Expect futsal, basketball, volleyball, music & festive fun. Join the celebration of youth talent!
3 Nigerian Teens Win Grant for Community Impact
Three Nigerian teenagers secure $1,989 U.S. grant for transformative community projects in Ogun & Abuja, tackling waste, literacy, and farming. See their inspiring work!
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.
Nigerian Teens Win U.S. Grant for Community Impact
Three Nigerian teenagers secured a $1,989 U.S. grant to execute transformative projects in education, environment, and agriculture. See how youth are driving change.
3 Nigerian Teens Win U.S. Grants for Community Impact
Three Nigerian teenagers secured $1,989 in U.S. grants for community projects in Ogun & Abuja, tackling waste, literacy, and farming. See their inspiring work.
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.
Ifon youth protest 5-year delay in monarch installation
Youths in Ifon community protest the 5-year delay in installing a new monarch after Oba Israel Adewusi's death. They demand Governor Aiyedatiwa's urgent intervention to fill the leadership vacuum hindering development.
Structural Reforms Needed for Youth in Nigerian Politics
Advocate Omolara Svensson Busari calls for urgent structural reforms to boost youth participation in Nigerian politics. Learn about the barriers and solutions for young leaders.
University Graduate Works as Fuel Attendant, Sparks Reactions
A Nigerian university graduate shares his journey from completing NYSC to working as a filling station attendant, sparking massive online reactions and discussions about employment challenges.
Akande, Ex-CDS Link Insecurity to Human Capacity Crisis
Chief Bisi Akande and former CDS General Christopher Musa warn that Nigeria's untrained youth population poses a severe security threat. Urgent investment in education and vocational training needed to defuse the time bomb.
Nigeria's Untrained Youth Crisis - Akande Warns
Chief Bisi Akande warns Nigeria faces youth anger over human capacity crisis. Urgent training in science and technology needed to prevent national destabilization.
Nigerian sentenced for $290K COVID-19 fraud in US
Temitope Bashua, 29-year-old Nigerian, sentenced to 30 months in US prison for $290,000 COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. Learn details of the case and consequences.
Nile University Fights Unemployment with Innovation
Nile University commits to fighting unemployment through hands-on entrepreneurship programmes and a new French-donated fabrication lab. Discover how they are shaping future leaders.
US Unemployment Climbs to 4.4% Despite Job Growth
US unemployment rate increased to 4.4% in September despite adding 119,000 jobs. Delayed government report reveals mixed economic signals amid Federal Reserve policy decisions.
D'banj & UN Launch Nigerian Youth Positively Driven
Afrobeats star D'banj partners with United Nations to launch NYPD initiative, offering cash grants for positive community impact stories. Join the movement today!
FUTA VC: Skills Deficit Causes Graduate Unemployment
FUTA's Vice-Chancellor reveals why graduates remain unemployed despite available jobs. Discover how skills development can solve Nigeria's unemployment crisis.
YEIDEP 2025 Portal Reopens with N500,000 Grants
Federal Government reopens YEIDEP 2025 application portal offering youth business grants from N50,000 to N500,000. Learn eligibility and application steps.
Nigeria's Economic Crisis: 13 Problems & Solutions
Comprehensive analysis of Nigeria's economic challenges including inflation, unemployment, and corruption with expert solutions for sustainable growth and development.
Ganduje's Son Empowers 3,000 Youths, Receives 500 NNPP Defectors
Engr. Umar Abdullahi Umar, son of former APC chairman Ganduje, empowers 3,000 APC supporters with agricultural tools and receives 500 NNPP defectors in Kano state.
Nigeria-UAE Digital Education Partnership Signed
Nigeria partners with UAE Digital School to expand digital learning for millions of young Nigerians. The agreement signed in Dubai aims to equip youth with vital skills for the global digital economy.
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