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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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US Closes Abuja, Lagos Offices For Elections


The United States has closed its offices Abuja and Lagos ahead of the general elections.
In a statement on Friday, the US said it took the decision after the Federal Government declared Friday work-free day.
It explained that the closure of the embassies was to allow its Nigerian employees to prepare and participate in the rescheduled polls.
The US advised those seeking consular services on Friday to reconsider their decision as none would be available.
It also said those whose appointment for regular visa or ACS has been fixed for February 22 would be contacted for rescheduling.
The statement read, “The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, February 22, 2019, as a Work-Free Day to enable Nigerians to prepare for the rescheduled Presidential and National Assembly Elections on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
“In recognition of this declaration and to encourage all our Nigerian employees to exercise their right to vote, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will be closed.
The Nigerian government had on Wednesday announced that Friday would be work-free to enable the electorate prepare for the polls.
However, bankers and those offering essential services were excluded.

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