AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoYouth Investment: Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former AfDB president Akinwumi Adesina urged leaders to invest in young people’s skills, businesses and participation in governance. Skills Pipeline: Nigeria’s NCDMB and Renaissance Energy launched a 12-month oil and gas training programme for 60 young people, combining classroom learning with workplace experience. Pay and Conditions: Kenyan university lecturers protested over pay and working conditions, drawing attention with an unconventional dress code. Changing Work: The IMF warns AI could disrupt 40% of jobs globally, while a career report points to hospitality and digital work as promising fields. Fair Employment: The ILO is pressing for fair recruitment and wage protections for African migrant workers, as employers face tougher penalties for hiring non-compliance. Employer Recognition: Zain was named the world’s top telecom employer by Forbes for a second consecutive year, with 10 African companies featured among the publication’s top employers.
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