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Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA): Nigeria’s population, now exceeding 220 million, is expanding rapidly, and unemployment remains a persistent challenge. With the labour force projected to have risen beyond 67 million in 2022, there is an urgent need to create sustainable job opportunities as more citizens enter the workforce. Addressing this, the Federal Government of Nigeria has prioritized the creation of gainful employment, particularly for the country’s teeming youth.

“We are supporting researchers and start-ups to accelerate their research and development efforts This initiative aims to foster a vibrant and sustainable AI ecosystem in Nigeria by providing financial support, facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration among individuals and organizations in the AI industry. Eligibility Criteria Consortium that includes a start-up or technology company, Nigerian academic

The Federal Government of Nigeria entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to train 5 million Nigerians on digital skills. Microsoft said it will partner with the Federal Government and other stakeholders to launch a three-year training program in Nigeria, which will help build its local talent pool. On Wednesday, October 12, 2022,

According to The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, it is committed to developing the capacity of Nigerians to use technology to solve problems under the leadership of the Minister. It said the Digital Nigeria programme will provide a platform to empower Nigerians to develop relevant skills and build innovative solutions to address challenges within