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The federal government has introduced the Prime Minister's Youth Skill Development Program, aiming to train 161,500 young individuals in various technical fields. This initiative is part of the 2025-26 budget, providing Rs. 4.3 billion for the program. The program focuses on equipping youth with market-driven skills
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Hydroponic farming has become a promising solution for youth engagement and unemployment reduction, says Mr. Daniel Okpata, Founder of Farmstead Hydroponic Farm. Okpata highlighted the worrisome level of global unemployment, requiring collective efforts to tackle. He emphasized that youths can explore opportunities in agriculture and other sectors to beat unemployment.
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To mitigate unemployment, drive economic growth, and promote social inclusion, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) emphasized the importance of providing young people with the tools to participate in the digital world. Highlighting the need to address the broader digital divide, CPD advocated for facilitating digital inclusion for marginalized groups
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Bowen University's Tega Abiri, a 300-level Computer Science student who served as the institution's 2025 One-Day Vice-Chancellor, has emphasized the significance of establishing on-campus start-up incubation hubs to empower students with entrepreneurial ambitions and combat the growing wave of economic emigration among Nigerian youth. Abiri, who
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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti has questioned the rationale behind engaging 4,000 ex-servicemen to secure vital installations in Jammu and Kashmir, sparking a war of words with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The decision, reportedly taken by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's office, has been criticized for
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The National Assembly is pushing forward a historic initiative aimed at addressing youth unemployment in Nigeria, particularly in the agricultural and entrepreneurial sectors. The proposed 'Equity Trust Fund' will provide dedicated startup grants for Nigerians aged 25 years and below, with a focus on women and young people
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South Africa is grappling with a monumental job crisis, with the official unemployment rate soaring to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025. This translates to a staggering 8.2 million people without work, with the figure ballooning to 12.7 million when those who've given up
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South Koreans may be exhaling after the tumultuous past six months, but the country's economy remains a pressing concern as the presidential election campaign enters its final stretch. With the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law in December, the focus has shifted from the political
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Members of the Balochistan Assembly and stakeholders from the education sector have emphasized the importance of imparting technical education to the youth in the province, highlighting its potential to address unemployment and contribute to Pakistan's development. The province's young population is seen as a key driver
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The County Government of Nakuru is revamping Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to support the transition to the new Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) policy. This shift aims to tackle youth unemployment by equipping learners with relevant and market-driven skills, said Ms Zipporah Wambui, County Executive Committee
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The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has launched a comprehensive training program aimed at empowering women and youths with digital technology, vocational skills, and entrepreneurial development. The goal is to strengthen economic self-reliance and reduce the risk of vulnerable groups falling into insecurity. According to Mr. Agabaidu Jideani,
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A new resource for Kenyan youth has been unveiled, aiming to enhance employability, strengthen the linkage between training and industry, and support smooth transitions to meaningful employment. The African Development Bank's Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi-Donor Trust Fund has launched the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Entrepreneurship
