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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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Ambode awards N10m to RSW business pitch winners

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Gov. Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos on Tuesday said he would award N10 million to the winners of the Ready Set Work (RSW) business pitch. This was announced during the prize presentation at the graduation ceremony of the RSW initiative. Akinwunmi Ambode Newsmen report that ‘Ready Set Work’ is an initiative of the Lagos State Ministry of Education, facilitated by the Office of the Special Adviser on Education. It is aimed at equipping students with employability and entrepreneurship skills needed after graduation. As part of the RSW exercise, 14 teams participated in the business idea pitch which took place on Oct. 13. The winners were announced on Tuesday during the graduation of the 2018 initiative. The initial prize for the first position was N1.5 million. Second position was given N1 million while the third position was given N750,000 for business funding. In addition, a working capital of N300,000 each was given to the winners. Furthermore, the Governor’s prize fo...