The Nigerian government has launched a new committee aimed at enhancing youth participation in economic development. Led by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, the committee…
Browsing: Unemployment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the creation of an employment scheme called the Renewed Hope Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme(LEEP). The scheme aims to generate…
Unemployment in Nigeria is a significant challenge that is harming its economic structure. As policymakers, economists, researchers, and individuals interested in Nigerian economic and social issues,…
Youth unemployment in China surged to 18.8% in August, marking its highest level of the year, as the nation continues to grapple with economic stagnation. According…
Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim, the Minister for Youth Development, has announced the development of new initiatives to tackle youth unemployment in Nigeria.Ibrahim, who was represented by…
The United Nations (UN) has revised its earlier forecast of a rise in unemployment in 2024. The agency now predicts a global decrease in unemployment for…
Reports indicate a severe case of unemployment is currently impacting at least one million international students, including Nigerians, in Canada. Once considered a sanctuary for migrants,…
A 23-year-old South African woman, Slindokuhle Khoza, has recalled her unexpected encounter with President Cyril Ramaphosa in Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg. According to her, during…
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has projected that the global unemployment rate will rise to 5.2% in 2024, primarily due to an increase in joblessness in…
South Africa’s economic growth has seen a sustained growth for the fourth consecutive quarter, expanding 1.2% in the second quarter of 2021. Stats SA noted in…