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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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NITDA advises citizens on use of public internet access

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The management of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has alerted the general public on the need for caution in the use of Public Internet Access, PIA, services. While PIA services are generally free and convenient for the public where personal data is inappropriately or insecurely shared, it may constitute risks to members of the public. Similarly, where operators are unable to provide adequate security for use of these services, malicious software and other applications can be introduced to harm members of the public or to incur a significant economic loss. The agency, in a statement by its Director General/CEO, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) on Monday, said this was in line with its mandate to promote and regulate the Information Technology (IT) sector in Nigeria, has set mechanisms in place to enforce compliance with the recently issued PIA regulation. “All Public Internet Access service providers such as IT companies, restaurants, hotels, eve...