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Beyond Technical Skills: Why Soft Skills Matter in the Tech Industry

By Faith Sodipe To thrive in the tech industry, every professional in this field must be skilled at debugging, designing systems, and solving problems. Although these abilities are crucial for achieving success, they are not the only determining element.   The blend of technical expertise and effective interpersonal abilities forms the foundation that sets outstanding […]

The Importance of skills acquisition in Today’s dynamic world- Olatunji Odewunmi

Mr Olatunji Odewunmi

In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements and constant societal evolution, the acquisition of skills has become more crucial than ever before. The traditional concept of education as a one-time process has given way to the recognition that continuous learning and skills development are essential for personal and professional growth. In this article, Mr. […]

IJEBU HERITAGE GROUP TRAINED AND EMPOWERED 750 PEOPLE IN IJEBU

Ijebu Heritage Group comprises of outstanding sons of Ijebu land with the aim of giving back to the community and its people. Led by Otunba Lekan Bello and other outstanding sons of Ijebu. The skills Empowerment Training held started Tuesday 11th April 2023 and ran for 2weeks with a graduation ceremony that held on Wednesday […]

FG to create 20m jobs through skills development programmes- ITF DG

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Mr Joseph Ari, the Director-General, Industrial Training Fund (ITF) on Wednesday said that the Federal Government would create 20 million direct and indirect jobs through different skills development programmes in the country. Ari disclosed this in Gombe during the graduation ceremony of 500 youth under the National Industrial Skills Development Programme (NISDP). He said that […]

10 websites for learning new skills

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Online education tools have completely transformed the way we learn. These websites empower millions of people from around the world to harness their skills, launch businesses, and create meaningful changes in their lives. For those looking for websites to learn skills, here you’ll find the 10 best sites for  online education. Coursera:  Coursera has over 2,700 online […]

Akeredolu challenges appointees to upgrade skills, commends Adeyeye at 50

The Ondo State governor, Arakurin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has challenged appointees of government to upgrade their knowledge of how things are done quickly to fit into modern techniques of governance. Akeredolu who spoke at the 50th birthday celebration of his Special Adviser of Health, Hon (Dr.) Ajibayo Adeyeye in Ondo City noted that the versatility of […]

NGO sharpens students’ skills in various trades

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A non-governmental organisation, Child of Destiny, has equipped some vulnerable students from age 13 upward with various vocational skills such as soap making, shoe making, tailoring, popcorn, photography among others. According to the founder, Mrs. Olufunke Fayemi, the NGO was established two years ago when she along with one of her friends, Mrs. Mopelola Adedigba, […]

LASTVEB director tasks students on skills acquisition

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Director of Technical and Vocational Services at the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB), Mr. Laolu Oguntuyi, has stressed the need for students to acquire more knowledge and skills for economic growth because every sector needs better skills to keep running. Oguntuyi said this in Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State, during the 22nd […]

EDSG to partner VLISCO Group on skills acquisition programme

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The Edo State Government has expressed readiness to partner with VLISCO Group to support skills acquisition programme for youths in the state, as part of efforts to tackle the scourge of human trafficking and slavery. Governor Godwin Obaseki said this while playing host to top management of VLISCO, led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), […]

NSCDC uncovers prostitution recruitment centre in Edo

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a prostitution recruitment settlement in Edo, the Edo Commander, Mr. Makinde Ayinla, has said. Ayinla, who made the disclosure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Monday, said the settlement was in Uselu N’ Ahor in Uhunmwode Local Government Area. He said […]

EDSG plans job centre in every LGA, to retrain job seekers

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The Edo State Government is to establish a job centre in each of the 18 local government areas of the state and equip job seekers with new skills required for the jobs being created in the state. The Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Cooperatives and Employment, Hon. Emmanuel Usoh, said this at Government House in Benin […]

Buratai: A Pacesetter And Trail Blazer

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Since assumption of office the incumbent Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has re-invigorated and enhanced the internal working mechanisms of the Nigerian Army like never before, inspiring men and officers alike to professionally give allegiance, patriotism and loyalty to the country. As the country basks in the euphoria of yet another […]