Ngozi Ekugo, Author at Nairametrics Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:21:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Ngozi Ekugo, Author at Nairametrics 32 32 201037849 SKLD hosts education stakeholders in partnership with Sterling Bank to discuss bridging the school supplies gap in Nigeria’s education sector  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/05/skld-hosts-education-stakeholders-in-partnership-with-sterling-bank-to-discuss-bridging-the-school-supplies-gap-in-nigerias-education-sector/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/05/skld-hosts-education-stakeholders-in-partnership-with-sterling-bank-to-discuss-bridging-the-school-supplies-gap-in-nigerias-education-sector/#respond Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:30:13 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495185 Individuals and organizations involved in Nigeria's education sector must adapt technology, engage in curriculum development, and secure adequate financing to close existing gaps.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/01/germany-announces-6-increase-in-proof-of-funds-requirement-for-2024-25-session-for-international-students/feed/ 0 494963 Zamfara State awards contracts worth over N2.8 billion for education projects  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/01/zamfara-state-awards-contracts-worth-over-n2-8-billion-for-education-projects/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/01/zamfara-state-awards-contracts-worth-over-n2-8-billion-for-education-projects/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:38:58 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494950 The Zamfara Government in the Northern region of Nigeria has awarded contracts worth over N2.8 billion  for various projects to the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/01/zamfara-state-awards-contracts-worth-over-n2-8-billion-for-education-projects/feed/ 0 494950 Studying in France: 3 visa categories students from Nigeria need to know  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/31/studying-in-france-3-visa-categories-students-from-nigeria-need-to-know/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/31/studying-in-france-3-visa-categories-students-from-nigeria-need-to-know/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:40:15 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494830 France has three visa categories for students who wish to study in the country.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/31/studying-in-france-3-visa-categories-students-from-nigeria-need-to-know/feed/ 0 494830 Harvard career advisor recommends AI-enabled self-recorded job interviews for hiring managers, job applicants   https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/30/harvard-career-advisor-recommends-ai-enabled-self-recorded-job-interviews-for-hiring-managers-job-applicants/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/30/harvard-career-advisor-recommends-ai-enabled-self-recorded-job-interviews-for-hiring-managers-job-applicants/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:06:22 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494779 Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled self-recorded job interviews are on the rise globally as part of the hiring process, and has become useful for hiring managers and job applicants. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/30/harvard-career-advisor-recommends-ai-enabled-self-recorded-job-interviews-for-hiring-managers-job-applicants/feed/ 0 494779 Here are 8 popular MBA programs in Nigeria with their current tuition fees, other countries  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/30/here-are-8-popular-mba-programs-in-nigeria-with-their-current-tuition-fees-other-countries/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/30/here-are-8-popular-mba-programs-in-nigeria-with-their-current-tuition-fees-other-countries/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:32:58 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494753 A Master's in Business Administration (MBA) program has historically been a rewarding academic qualification, typically attracting high tuition fees in Nigeria and globally.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/30/here-are-8-popular-mba-programs-in-nigeria-with-their-current-tuition-fees-other-countries/feed/ 0 494753 Malta needs foreign workers across top 20 in-demand jobs  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/29/malta-needs-foreign-workers-across-top-20-in-demand-jobs/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/29/malta-needs-foreign-workers-across-top-20-in-demand-jobs/#respond Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:57:10 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494693 The Island nation of Malta is currently facing labor shortages in 20 occupations, as revealed by the 2023 EURES report on shortages and surpluses, implying that Maltese authorities are looking to attract highly-skilled foreign workers. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/29/malta-needs-foreign-workers-across-top-20-in-demand-jobs/feed/ 0 494693 Portuguese government agrees to expedite process for athletes seeking residence permits https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/28/portuguese-government-agrees-to-expedite-process-for-athletes-seeking-residence-permits/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/28/portuguese-government-agrees-to-expedite-process-for-athletes-seeking-residence-permits/#respond Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:34:25 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494603 The Portuguese government has decided to expedite the process for athletes seeking residence permits and simultaneously end the expression of interest for immigrants already present in the country.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/28/portuguese-government-agrees-to-expedite-process-for-athletes-seeking-residence-permits/feed/ 0 494603 Accelerator program announces third cohort to support 10 startup founders in Nigeria with equity-free funding, others  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/27/accelerator-program-announces-third-cohort-to-support-10-startup-founders-in-nigeria-with-equity-free-funding-others/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/27/accelerator-program-announces-third-cohort-to-support-10-startup-founders-in-nigeria-with-equity-free-funding-others/#respond Sat, 27 Jul 2024 10:26:55 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494543 Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) has announced the launch of the third cohort of the GET Accelerated program, implemented by Kick-off Africa to support 10 exceptional Nigerian founders of startups. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/germany-plans-to-lower-taxes-by-as-much-as-30-for-foreign-skilled-workers/feed/ 0 494405 Agro-Industrial Processing Zone project set to create 50,000 jobs in Nigeria within five years  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/agro-industrial-processing-zone-project-set-to-create-50000-jobs-in-nigeria-within-five-years/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/agro-industrial-processing-zone-project-set-to-create-50000-jobs-in-nigeria-within-five-years/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:27:24 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494365 The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) project will create about 50,000 direct and indirect jobs with women accounting for 40% of the beneficiaries within the five-year duration of the project. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/agro-industrial-processing-zone-project-set-to-create-50000-jobs-in-nigeria-within-five-years/feed/ 0 494365 International Labour Organization: 62 million young people in Sub-Saharan Africa were not in employment, education or training in 2023 https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/24/international-labour-organization-62-million-young-people-in-sub-saharan-africa-were-not-in-employment-education-or-training-in-2023/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/24/international-labour-organization-62-million-young-people-in-sub-saharan-africa-were-not-in-employment-education-or-training-in-2023/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:01:45 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494308 Reports indicate that around 62 million young people in 2023 were neither involved in employment, education or training (NEET) equating to 25.9% of the youth population, up from 22.2% in 2013.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/24/international-labour-organization-62-million-young-people-in-sub-saharan-africa-were-not-in-employment-education-or-training-in-2023/feed/ 0 494308 10 leading states in the US with prospects for AI-related jobs for global talents  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/24/10-leading-states-in-the-us-with-prospects-for-ai-related-jobs-for-global-talents/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/24/10-leading-states-in-the-us-with-prospects-for-ai-related-jobs-for-global-talents/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:41:25 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494303 In the United States of America (US), 10 states are leading in Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, creating more job prospects for citizens and foreigners. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/24/10-leading-states-in-the-us-with-prospects-for-ai-related-jobs-for-global-talents/feed/ 0 494303 UK: Tuition fees may likely increase for international students in line with inflation https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/23/uk-tuition-fees-may-likely-increase-for-international-students-in-line-with-inflation/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/23/uk-tuition-fees-may-likely-increase-for-international-students-in-line-with-inflation/#respond Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:20:04 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494172 Tuition fees may increase for international students in the United Kingdom (UK)  in line with inflation.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/23/uk-tuition-fees-may-likely-increase-for-international-students-in-line-with-inflation/feed/ 0 494172 Meet Afam Osigwe,  Nigerian Bar Association’s 32nd President   https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/21/meet-afam-osigwe-nigerian-bar-associations-32nd-president/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/21/meet-afam-osigwe-nigerian-bar-associations-32nd-president/#respond Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:41:25 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493997 A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Afam Osigwe has won the presidential election of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)  which was held on Saturday. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/21/meet-afam-osigwe-nigerian-bar-associations-32nd-president/feed/ 0 493997 U.S introduces International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) for non-citizen entrepreneurs seeking to establish, grow startups   https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/21/u-s-introduces-international-entrepreneur-rule-ier-for-non-citizen-entrepreneurs-seeking-to-establish-grow-startups/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/21/u-s-introduces-international-entrepreneur-rule-ier-for-non-citizen-entrepreneurs-seeking-to-establish-grow-startups/#respond Sun, 21 Jul 2024 07:41:13 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493978 The United States has introduced the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) for non-citizens who are entrepreneurs seeking to establish and grow their startups in the US. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/21/u-s-introduces-international-entrepreneur-rule-ier-for-non-citizen-entrepreneurs-seeking-to-establish-grow-startups/feed/ 0 493978 Federal Government directs JAMB not to admit candidates below 18 years into tertiary institution https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/18/federal-government-directs-jamb-not-to-admit-candidates-below-18-years-into-tertiary-institution/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/18/federal-government-directs-jamb-not-to-admit-candidates-below-18-years-into-tertiary-institution/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:58:48 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493744 The Federal Government of Nigeria has mandated the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) that candidates under 18 years old should not be admitted to tertiary institutions. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/18/federal-government-directs-jamb-not-to-admit-candidates-below-18-years-into-tertiary-institution/feed/ 1 493744 US announces increased investment in Nigeria’s Diaspora-led sectors  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/17/us-announces-increased-investment-in-nigerias-diaspora-led-sectors/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/17/us-announces-increased-investment-in-nigerias-diaspora-led-sectors/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:27:49 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493634 U.S. Consul-General, Will Stevens has announced that the United States will increase its investment in Nigeria’s diaspora-led sectors.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/17/us-announces-increased-investment-in-nigerias-diaspora-led-sectors/feed/ 0 493634 Katsina disburses N8.5 billion grant to renovate 100 secondary schools  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/16/katsina-disburses-n8-5-billion-grant-to-renovate-100-secondary-schools/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/16/katsina-disburses-n8-5-billion-grant-to-renovate-100-secondary-schools/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:20:14 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493491 The Katsina State Government, through the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project, has disbursed an N8.4 billion grant for the renovation of 100 secondary schools in the state.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/16/katsina-disburses-n8-5-billion-grant-to-renovate-100-secondary-schools/feed/ 0 493491 US to speed up employment-based nonimmigrant visas for graduates with job offers  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/15/us-to-speed-up-employment-based-nonimmigrant-visas-for-graduates-with-job-offers/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/15/us-to-speed-up-employment-based-nonimmigrant-visas-for-graduates-with-job-offers/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:21:10 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493460 The Joe Biden administration has announced new steps to speed up employment-based nonimmigrant visas for US college graduates with job offers.  

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