PenCom Targets Freelancers, artisans, Others with pension plans
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is targeting freelancers, artisans, technology professionals and content creators with personal pension plans, urging young Nigerians to start saving early for retirement. PenCom Director-General Omolola Oloworaran said early financial planning was essential as more young people pursued flexible employment and independent careers. Speaking at the youth engagement […]
Ex-World Bank Specialist Urges Artisans to Join SUPA
By Oluwakemi Kindness A former World Bank Senior Education Specialist, Dr. Tunde Adekola, has urged Nigerian artisans to embrace the Industrial Training Fund’s Skill Up Artisans, SUPA, Programme to improve their skills and access better economic opportunities. Adekola said the programme could support the Federal Government’s efforts to promote youth empowerment, job creation and poverty […]
FG Drives Global Certification for Nigerian Skilled Workers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has intensified efforts to position Nigerian artisans and skilled workers for global opportunities with the commencement of international certification examinations for beneficiaries of the Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme in the Federal Capital Territory. The certification exercise, organised by the Industrial Training Fund, is part of ongoing efforts to […]
ITF Gets City & Guilds Accreditation for Artisan Training Exams
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has secured approval from the City & Guilds of London Institute, UK, as a certified examination centre. The move is set to give Nigerian artisans access to globally recognised qualifications. The approval, signed by City & Guilds CEO, Kirstie Donnelly, makes the ITF one of only six […]