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Job: Nigeria, Britain partner to combat unemployment

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The Nigerian government has expressed its willingness to partner with the British Government in tackling unemployment and creating job opportunities for young persons in the country. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Dr Festus Keyamo, with the Political Counsellor, British High Commission, Mr Dominic Williams. PHOTO: NAN The Minister of State for  Labour  and Employment, Dr Festus Keyamo, stated this when the Political Counsellor, British High Commission, Mr Dominic Williams, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. “We are ready to collaborate with our partners all over the world to open up avenues for job creation. We are open to all kinds of suggestions and levels of co-operation,” he said. He disclosed that the Government has opened up other sectors as part of efforts to diversify the economy from oil, which would, in turn, create room for employment. According to him, part of the efforts of Government to diversify the economy and boost job creation...
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Four Killed, Three Injured In Plateau Attack

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Police Confirm Five Killed, Several Injured In Fresh Plateau Attack
Four persons have been killed and three others injured in an ambush at Gwom Nding Village of Fan District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The Police Public Relations Officer of Plateau State Command, Tyopev Mathias, explained that unknown gunmen attacked a Peugeot 504 Station Wagon on the way to Nding Village.
Mathias stated that four persons were killed and three persons injured during an ambush.
The injured were taken to the Barkin Ladi General Hospital where they are receiving treatment.
The Police spokesman called on citizens to go about their lawful businesses and assist the Force with useful information that could lead to the timely arrest of the perpetrators of the dastardly act.

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