Since 1999, extreme poverty has declined while rates of young people in education and employment have risen. Without investment though, the impact of the pandemic could see this progress imperilled,
Graduates in the science, engineering and technology fields enjoy an advantage in the labour market.
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With 70 percent of its people under 30 years, Nigeria needs to harness the strength in its youthful population.
The mismatch between youth skills and labour market expectations makes it challenging for young people to succeed in the world of work.
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