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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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Africa Code Week: 2.3 million young Africans get empowerment with digital, coding skills

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Nigeria teachers among 5,208 teachers retooled Those who still believe that African youths may be left behind in the global competitiveness with digital and coding skills should better have a rethink. With coding as a   universal language that could bridge not only the gender and income gaps but enable also inclusive access to 21st century education, it is essential that   young talent   speak the language   in order to be active participants in the global digital economy. With sharp focus on capacity-building driving sustainable learning impact across the continent, number of   young African talents  with digital skills for challenges ahead are increasing by the day. Just recently at the   just concluded Africa Code Week, ACW,   2018, held in South Africa, no fewer than   2.3 million youth across 37 countries were empowered with   digital and coding skills   compared to 1.3 million youth eng...