Blueprint gives you the latest Nigerian news in one place. Read the news behind the news on burning National issues in Nigeria and the world, Kannywood, Videos and the Military
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced the building of market stores in Akwa Ibom, as part of its efforts to promote entrepreneurship and economic development in the state. …
NDE begins building of market stores in Akwa Ibom Read More
The National Directorate of Employment has distanced itself from the message circulating on social media urging unemployed persons to register at any NDE office nationwide. NDE in its disclaimer said …
Message urging unemployed to register in its offices fake news, Says NDE Read More
The Yobe state governor , Mai Mala Buni, Tuesday flagged off the distribution of N50 million cash grants and start-up kits to 500 beneficiaries trained by the Yobe State Emergency …
Yobe empowers 500 youth with N50m grants, start-up kits Read More
Tanning is a centuries-old trade that transforms animal hides into leather, a product used globally in fashion, furniture, and industrial applications. Yet in Nigeria, particularly among the youth, tanning remains …
Tanning as panacea for unemployment Read More
The growing poverty, unemployment and social vices experienced in the country are affecting families and relationships, leading to questions on whether skills acquisition will be a way out. PAUL OKAH …
Why varsity, poly graduates can’t find jobs Read MoreWomen and people with special needs were the focus as the federal government on Friday flagged off the 93,731 Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) nationwide. Minister of Labour and Employment, …
Women, special needs in focus as FG flags off 93,731 employment initiative Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of better economic output as the economy continues to expand, following the newly released third quarter Gross Domestic Product report by the National …
With 3.46% GDP growth in Q3, Nigeria’s economy on course – Presidency Read More
The governor of Niger state, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has keyed into a deal that would provide opportunities for the Niger Farms project to harness about 90, 000 hectares on the …
FG to create 100, 000 direct jobs from sugar production, Niger keys in Read More
The process for enrolling about 93,731 Nigerians mostly youths for empowerment by the National Directorates of Employment NDE is on going across the country. Nasarawa state coordinator of the program, …
Unemployment: NDE to empower 93,731 Nigerians Read More
The Director General National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Mr.Silas Ali Agara, says the agency has concluded arrangements to engage 93,731 unskilled and unemployed individuals across Nigeria. The NDE Yobe state …
Apply for Renewed Hope job creation program – Yobe NDE coordinator urges residents Read MoreThe Director General of National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Silas Ali Agara, has said that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) office of the Directorate has commenced registration of the unemployed …
NDE begins registration of FCT residents for Renewed Hope employment initiative Read More
The federal government of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, has announced ambitious plans to drastically reduce youth unemployment from its current rate of 35% to 15% over …
Tinubu’s agenda will reduce youth unemployment from 35% to 15% by 2027 – Minister Read More
Unemployment remains a pressing issue in Nigeria, posing significant socio-economic challenges and hindering the nation’s overall development. With a large youthful population and an economy striving for growth, addressing unemployment …
How to tackle unemployment in Nigeria Read More
Work Nigeria, a human resource consultant company, says it plans to reduce the unemployment trend in the country by putting one million Nigerians back into employment in the coming year. …
Firm pledges to reduce unemployment in 2024 Read More
A Nigerian female activist, Dr. Nabila Yusuf Ahmad, has called on the Federal Government to intensify the security of lives and property across the federation with more interest across the 19 northern …
Secure Nigerians against kidnappers, terrorists, activist tells FG Read More
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has cautioned and advised the federal government to reverse its decision to lift the forex ban on some 43 items. Specifically, the manufacturers warned …
Policy reversal on banned 43 items grave danger to nation’s economy, MAN warns Read More
The Director General National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Malam Nuhu Abubakar Fikpo, Tuesday, assured Nigerians of the agency’s determination to create jobs. Malam Fikpo made the remarks at the flag …
NDE trains 100 Plateau farmers in agribusiness Read More
By Emeka NzeAbujaThe Labour Party (LP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo state of attempt to poach and mislead some members …
LP to APC, PDP: You’re confusing our members Read More
Economists are often in disagreement on what policy measures should be adopted in reducing unemployment in the economy. Usually, the disagreements are not on the policies per se but squarely …
A Leftist note on tackling Nigeria’s unemployment Read More
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s custodian of economic data, has a penchant for kicking up storms with controversial methods of data gathering that result in misleading conclusions about …
NBS duplicitous unemployment figure Read More
For the second time in a week, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned an Assistant Director in the Office of the Accountant-General of the …
Job Racketeering: Again, ICPC arraigns assistant director on fresh charges Read More
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced the attachment of 53 unemployed graduates in Akwa Ibom to different corporate institutions in the state under the Graduates Attachment Programme (GAP). …
NDE attach 53 unemployed graduates to corporate institutions in Akwa Ibom Read More
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has inadvertently admitted the excruciating pains it has inflicted on Nigeria’s beleaguered economy through its misguided fight against inflation. In his inauspicious defence for …
MPR hikes: Between inflation, and unemployment fights Read More
In 2003, I ran into a young ebullient graduate of a notable federal university in one of the South-east states. Yes, through divine providence, I came across a brilliant chap …
Dissecting Dikwa’s capacity to transform Nigeria’s economy Read More
Member of the Board of Directors of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Hon. Obiageli Orah, has charged youths in the Southeastern states and across Nigeria to embrace vocational skills …
Unemployment: NDE board tasks youths on vocational skill acquisitions Read More