Download or read book Solving Nigeria s Unemployment Problems written by Eric C. N. Okam and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Solution to Mass Unemployment in Nigeria written by Ogbimi, F.E. and published by Society for Linking Education and Problems. This book was released on 2015-03-02 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Solution to Mass Unemployment is the first in the book series, Achieving Rapid Industrialisation and Democratisation in Nigeria. The book and series are products of research aimed at understanding the present global distribution of wealth and power and the human development process. This book has eleven main parts: Introduction; Why there is mass unemployment in Nigeria; Basis for industrialisation; The Wealth creating cycle; Fruits of industrialisation; Theory of learning, employment, automation, productivity and inflation; The nature of the skill acquisition process; Linking education and production; Mobilizing resources for industrialization; Lessons of history; and Concerted efforts needed.
Download or read book Resolving Nigeria s High Growth High Unemployment Paradox written by Ayo Teriba and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999, real GDP growth rate was 1.12 percent, consumer price inflation was 6.6 percent, and unemployment rate was 8 percent. 15 years down the road, average real GDP growth is 6.5 per cent, inflation is 7 per cent, but latest available unemployment rate is 23.9 percent, and that was for 2011. One of the challenges in addressing the Nigerian unemployment situation is that until we know the facts in a timely fashion, it will be difficult to solve the problem. By extension, until we know the facts about unemployment in a timely manner, no one can tell how our well-meaning attempts to solve other problems (such as: (i.) aggressively tightening monetary policy stance to achieve lower inflation in the short term; or (ii.) selecting a fanciful oil price benchmark, that is lower than is required to enable nominal government budget keep pace with nominal GDP, in order to save for the rainy day), will only serve to make an already ugly unemployment situation uglier. Little surprise that unemployment rate increased threefold in the last fifteen years, the worst increases happening between 2007 and now. Nigeria now gets monthly inflation figures about two and a half weeks after the end of each month and quarterly GDP figures (nominal, real, and associated deflators) now arrive a month and a half after each quarter. But it takes about a year and a half for annual unemployment figures to be published in Nigeria. Nigeria's fiscal policy (especially the selection of the oil price benchmark), monetary policy, and financial policy now clearly require explicit mandates about unemployment thresholds. But unemployment figures must be available with the same speed and frequency that inflation numbers now becomes available for the thresholds to be meaningful.
Download or read book The Dynamics of Managing Chronic Unemployment in Nigeria s Depressed Economy written by Augustus N. Gbosi and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Manpower Planning in Nigeria a Case Study of the Means of Solving Unemployment Problems in Developing Countries written by Olanrewaju Joseph Fapohunda and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Nigerian Youth Challenges written by Uzochukwu Mike P and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-26 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Okwuagbala Uzochukwu Mike P picked it as a point of duty to write his first book on Nigerian issue after in-depth understanding of the society where he exists. In this book, he concentrates on the challenges that the youths in Nigeria face and the problems they cause to themselves and the country. Not only that, he suggested some practical ideas that can cause positive changes.In chapter one, discussed is an overview on who a youth is. It also discusses the benefits of being a youth. Youths in Nigeria do not have much to participate in when it comes to politics. There is fewer number of them and that is also what this section of the book covers. In chapter two of the book, the area of concentration is youth unemployment in Nigeria. The menace of youth employment has made many youths lose hope in the country. Areas covered in the chapter are: how Unemployment has affected the psychology of Nigerian youths, impact of youth unemployment on Nigeria economic growth, causes of youth unemployment in Nigeria, effects of youth unemployment in Nigeria, solutions to youth unemployment, and youth empowering organizations in Nigeria. Chapter three is a trending issue among Nigeria youths from different parts of the country. It covers drug abuse among the youths in the country. The subheadings discussed in this section are: what is drug abuse, effects of Marijuana, other adverse effects of drug abuse in general, solutions to drug abuse among Nigerian youths and drug abuse in Nigeria tertiary institutions.This book ends in chapter four and that is the most delicate topic among all the chapters of the book. There is no much written book on the title. In chapter four, you will be reading about the internet fraudster in Nigeria. These young scammers in Nigeria are often referred to as G or Yahoo boys. You will discover the tricks of these young boys who made their money early in dubious ways. Also, read the chapter to avoid being a victim of their scam.
Download or read book Introduction to Nigerian Youth Challenges and Unemployment written by Uzochukwu Mike P and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-12-27 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the author concentrates on the general challenges that youths in Nigeria face and the problems they cause to themselves and the country. Not only that, he suggested some practical ideas that can cause positive changes. But, the core area of interest is youth unemployment in the country. In chapter one, discussed is an overview on who a youth is. It also discusses the benefits of being a youth. Youths in Nigeria do not participate much in politics. That is discussed in this chapter as well and the reasons behind that. In chapter two of the book, the area of concentration is overview on youth unemployment in Nigeria. The menace of youth employment has made many youths lose hope in the country. The challenge has effected how Nigerian youths think concerning the country in general. That is the reason the author covers how unemployment has affected the psychology of Nigerian youths in chapter three. Chapter four deals with the impact of youths unemployment on the economic growth of the country while chapter five discusses in detail the causes of the challenge. The country's economy is not as strong as that of the developed countries of the world and one of the reasons is because the young men and women are not able to use their capabilities to affect the society positively. Chapter six of the book covers the effects of the menace on the country while the chapter seven discusses properly the solutions to this challenge among the youths of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The solutions discussed are not just the author's views both are ideas which have been tasted in some countries and are working fine. These ideas will help in a good way to solve the challenge.Irrespective of the high youth unemployment in the country, there are non-governmental and governmental organizations that have in one way or the other made efforts to empower the youths of the country. Chapter eight of this book covers youth empowering organizations in and outside the country. This is a powerful academic book and you have to read it.
Download or read book Technical Vocational Education and Training TVET as a Panacea to Solving Nigeria s Youths Problem of Unemployment written by Raheem Shefiu and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper examines the potency Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a Panacea to Solving Nigeria's Youths' Problem of Unemployment. Nigeria, an emerging economy with an estimated population of about 200 million is battling with poverty and unemployment problems consequently the country's quest for technological progress, industrialization and economic development is 'snail-speeding' and very unimpressive. TVET has been recognized worldwide as a tool for empowering people, especially the youth, for sustainable livelihood and social-economic development. This paper adopted a conceptual approach to explore how Technical Vocational Education and Training as a Panacea to Solving Nigeria's Youths' Problem of Unemployment. Materials were generated via internet, textbooks and other documents relevant to the study. The Nigerian government had initiated several youth empowerment programmes through TVET, but a lot of these programmes lack structure and their impact not felt by the nation's youths. This is evident in the substantial number of youth that still lack work skills - which often results to unemployment, insecurity, loss of lives and properties and chaos. The findings based on the literature reviewed showed TVET is backed up with the availability of materials, infrastructure, hard and soft skills coupled with good will on the part of government could be the vitally needed solution to the problem of graduates' employability in Nigeria. Truly, the battle against youth unemployment cannot be won without tertiary institutions collaborating with the private sector of the economy. This forms the thrust of this paper. It was recommended among others that educational institutions offering technical education programmes should tap the dynamisms and synergies of the 21st century workplace to the full to produce technical education graduates who can fit in and succeed in the 21st century world of work.
Download or read book Youth Unemployment Deviance and State written by Aminu Zubairu Surajo and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unemployment among educated youths is a serious phenomenon in Nigeria. It constitutes a problem not only for the youths themselves but to the overall social, political and economic structures of the country. Therefore, it is important to conduct an empirical investigation on this issue in order to generate data which are needed in resolving youth unemployment. The present study aimed at examining the causes and consequences of unemployment among the educated youths in Kano, Nigeria. It also examined the reasons why some of them engaged in deviant behaviours. The role of government in eradicating this problem was also investigated. To ensure a comprehensive analysis of data, the study used a qualitative method. This involved in-depth interviews with 20 respondents whose responses were coded into themes according to the objectives of the study. The study revealed that unemployment among the respondents was triggered by a wide range of demographic, economic, social, psychological and cultural factors. Depending on the youths' psychological make-up and available resources, the findings show that unemployment had both detrimental and beneficial effects on the unemployed youths. In terms of negative outcomes, the results show that they suffered from poverty and experienced a wide range of health and psychological problems. Furthermore, some of them developed a negative outlook in life and became vulnerable to crime and deviation. However, unemployment also provided them an opportunity to be creative, resourceful and religious in order to cope with the crisis. In addition, the study also shows that despite the harsh effects of joblessness, very few were involved in deviant behaviours due to religiousity. The reasons for their involvement in crime and deviation are deprivation, frustration, feeling of rejection, lack of endurance and emotional trauma. Furthermore, the results also reveal that the government has a critical role to play in promoting the employability of educated youths. Therefore, the findings of the study call for a comprehensive and multi-dimensional approach to address the unemployment problem of this important segment of the Nigerian population.
Download or read book Problems and Prospects of Sustaining Democracy in Nigeria written by Bamidele A. Ojo and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2001 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past few years have been very traumatic ones for many Nigerians. With the exception of those in power or close to the seat of power, the changes of 1998 were a welcome relief given the tyranny and repression that the country had suffered under General Abacha. With many people in prison and more in exile, the death of Abacha was received with a sigh of relief. Many observers have seen the resilience that has come to signify the strength and potential of this once 'giant of Africa', as well as the destruction and the socio-political and economic decay of the past decades. The Nigerian people have endured the exploitation of their rights due to the lack of democratic leadership, and with this in mind, they have been called to attention to fight for their country.
Download or read book Attacking Poverty written by and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the start of each decade the World Development Report focuses on poverty reduction. The World Development Report, now in its twenty-third edition, proposes an empowerment-security-opportunity framework of action to reduce poverty in the first decades of the twenty-first century. It views poverty as a multidimensional phenonmenon arising out of complex interactions between assets, markets, and institutions. This Report shows how the experience of poverty reduction in the last fifteen years has been remarkably diverse and how this experience has provided useful lessons as well as warnings against simplistic universal policies and interventions. It shows how current global trends present extraordinary opportunities for poverty reduction but also cause extraordinary risks, including growing inequality, marginalization, and social explosions. The World Development Report 2000/2001 explores the challenge of managing these risks in order to make the most of the opportunities for poverty reduction.
Download or read book Types of Youth Empowerment written by Uzochukwu Mike P and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-31 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Youth empowerment cuts across so many areas. These areas have their own specific explanations. The diverse area of the youth empowerment is what gave birth to types of youth empowerment. In this book, you will explore the basic types of youth empowerment. They include skill, educational, business, moral, financial youth empowerment and others. This book targets young people as the audience and will open the eyes of many to things they lack experience in.
Download or read book Nigeria s Economic Reforms written by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and published by . This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Following years of economic stagnation, Nigeria embarked on a comprehensive reform program during the second term of the Obasanjo administration. The program was based on the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS) and focused on four main areas: improving the macroeconomic environment, pursuing structural reforms, strengthening public expenditure management, and implementing institutional and governance reforms. This paper reviews Nigeria's recent experience with economic reforms and outlines major policy measures that have been implemented. Although there have been notable achievements under the program, significant challenges exist, particularly in translating the benefits of reforms into welfare improvements for citizens, in improving the domestic business environment, and in extending reform policies to states and local governments." The authors argue that the reform program must be considered as 'initial steps on a long journey'; consequently, they have outlined a number of outstanding issues that need to be addressed by future Nigerian administrations.
Download or read book Unlocking Africa s Business Potential written by Landry Signe and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Africa welcomes business investment and offers some of the world's highest returns and impacts Africa has tremendous economic potential and offers rewarding opportunities for global businesses looking for new markets and long-term investments with favorable returns. Africa has been one of the world's fastest-growing regions over the past decade, and by 2030 will be home to nearly 1.7 billion people and an estimated $6.7 trillion worth of consumer and business spending. Increased political stability in recent years and improving regional integration are making market access easier, and business expansion will generate jobs for women and youth, who represent the vast majority of the population. Current economic growth and poverty-alleviation efforts mean that more than 43 percent of the continent's people will reach middle- or upper-class status by 2030. Unlocking Africa's Business Potential examines business opportunities in the eight sectors with the highest potential returns on private investment—the same sectors that will foster economic growth and diversification, job creation, and improved general welfare. These sectors include: consumer markets, agriculture and agriprocessing, information and communication technology, manufacturing, oil and gas, tourism, banking, and infrastructure and construction. The book's analysis of these sectors is based on case studies that identify specific opportunities for investment and growth, along with long-term market projections to inform decision-making. The book identifies potential risks to business and offers mitigation strategies. It also provides policymakers with solutions to attract new business investments, including how to remove barriers to business and accelerate development of the private sector.
Download or read book Unemployment in Developing Countries written by David Turnham and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Industries Without Smokestacks written by Richard S. Newfarmer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study prepared by the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)
Download or read book Tackling Youth Unemployment written by Francesca Fazio and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2014-03-17 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Youth have always had higher unemployment rates – about twice or more than the average – as they are usually the last to be hired in an expansion and the first to be let go in a recession. In addition, young people engage in extensive job searching in their early years, and this can imply considerable job churning as both youth and employers look for a good match. This highlights the importance of facilitating the school-to-work transition and having early interventions to assist such youth before negative conditions set in. It also highlights the potential importance of determining those young people most “at risk” of long-term unemployment, and of targeting or streaming them into programmes that will yield the largest incremental net benefits given their characteristics. Unemployed youth without previous work experience often are not eligible for unemployment insurance benefits when they first enter the labour market. When they do receive job search assistance, they often face a bewildering array of programmes that are available to assist them, often with little guidance to help them select the programs that best meet their needs. Consequently, ensuring that today’s youth do not become a “lost generation” is an urgent matter. George Bernard Shaw once said that it is too bad that “youth is wasted on the young”, implying that youth do not realize the opportunities they have as youth and only see them as they get older. There is a danger, however, that many of today’s youth may be never have those opportunities and hence not even see them with hindsight. This book and others in the ADAPT Labour Studies Book-Series are intended to deal with these challenges, to make sure that youth is not wasted on the young.
