President Bola Tinubu emphasized Nigeria's young population as a significant asset in expanding digital opportunities for businesses and workers. He assured Mastercard of the country's readiness in terms of a tech-savvy workforce and expressed support for enhancing digital skills among small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) have announced plans to enhance the institute's role in digital skills development, research, innovation, and policy to support Nigeria's digital economy. This initiative aims to reposition DBI as a leading center in these areas, according to Vanguard.

An opinion piece from Leadership newspaper examines Kaduna State's push for skilled labour against the backdrop of Nigeria's unemployment and underemployment crisis. The blurb notes that joblessness and poverty remain among the biggest obstacles to economic growth in Nigeria and Africa more broadly, highlighting that with a population exceeding 220 million, nearly 70 per cent of whom are under 35, developing skills among young people is presented as an urgent priority.

Abel Ibidapo, a Professor of Technical Education at the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), has emphasized the need for a significant transformation in Nigeria's education system. He argues that practical skills acquisition should be prioritized over merely obtaining certificates to effectively drive the country's economy, according to Tribune Online.

More than 8,000 Nigerian youths participated in the 18th edition of the Aptech Career Quest, with over 200 aspiring technology and creative professionals receiving scholarships worth more than N701 million, Vanguard reports. The initiative was organised by Aptech Nigeria in collaboration with Middlesex University London. According to the report, the programme is part of efforts to expose young Nigerians to career opportunities in the technology and creative sectors.

The article discusses the disparity between the abundance of talent and the scarcity of opportunities in Nigeria and other regions. It emphasizes the importance of creating pathways for individuals to access opportunities, rather than solely focusing on training programs. This approach is suggested as a means to address the critical gap between talent and opportunity.