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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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Nigeria media executives warn against spread of false news

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Nigeria media executives, Executive Director International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR); Representative of Channels Ronke Raji; Chairman, Editorial Board, The Guardian Newspaper, Martins Oloja; Publisher of The Niche Newspapers, Ikechukwu Amaechi; Head of Mass Communication, University of Lagos, Prof. Abigail Ogwezzy; during a panel of discussion at the launch of CrossCheck Nigeria, a verification project for Nigerian journalists at Ikeja, Lagos… Photo: Dennis Erezi Media executives in Nigeria have warned members of the public against the spread of fake news on social and traditional media platforms as the 2019 elections approach. The executives spoke at the launch of CrossCheck Nigeria, a verification project for Nigerian journalists to tackle false news at Ikeja, Lagos. Chairman, Editorial Board, The Guardian Newspaper, Martins Oloja, said it was time for media houses to stay vigilant against compromising ethical standards of accuracy, truth and objectivity. ...