FG Signs Deal With Microsoft For Free Digital Skills Training Of 5 Million Nigerians

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with tech giant, Microsoft to train at least five million Nigerians with digital skills.

The Minster of Communications and Digital Technology, Isa Pantami disclosed this on Wednesday.

According to Pantami, the deal was reached at the sidelines of the GITEX 2022 in Dubai.

The development is in line with the Ministry’s digital economy plan which aims at driving economic growth in the country.

According to Pantami, the Microsoft is also performing its Corporate Social Responsibility through the training of the five million Nigerians.

Pantami said in a tweet that “@NigeriaGov through Minister @ProfIsaPantami has just signed an MoU with @Microsoft to train 5 million Nigerians with digital skills for free in line with #DigitalNigeria as part of @Microsoft CSR, the ceremony is on the sideline of #GITEX2022.

"The Nigerian Start-up Act was finally signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari''

 It is the LAW: "The Nigerian Start-up Act was finally signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on the 19th of October, 2022, making it the first dedicated piece of legislation dedicated to the creation of a Regulatory Framework for the registration, operation and support of Start-up ventures in Nigeria." And commendations to young people who pushed this all the way to the desk of Mr. President.

Now, the big part: the translation of the vision to improve the lives of citizens. How do you move from an invention society with so many GREAT ideas, but limited economic progress, to an innovation society where ideas and visions become products and services which  fix market frictions?

This ACT will be measured on how it deepens our national progress, and not on the beauty of the languages therein. Yes, success means that its impact must be felt across communities, villages and homes in Nigeria. 
Young people, now is the time. #build for a #startup nation.

Microsoft Career Connected

 If you are a new graduate with or without tech experience. Microsoft is opening its wings to help empower you for future opportunities within Microsoft or within its partner ecosystem.

Microsoft partners and customers need people that have the technical skills that can expand their business. Let us help you get the skills you need, meet the employers that are hiring through our LinkedIn private group, and get the job you want.

Click this link to learn more: Microsoft Learn Career Connected | Microsoft Learn

Microsoft Loop

 Microsoft Loop is a new app that combines a powerful and flexible canvas with portable components     that stay in sync and move freely across Microsoft 365 apps.

Click the link below to learn more: Microsoft Loop: Flexible Canvas App | Microsoft 365

Windows 8.1 support ends on January 10, 2023

Windows 8.1 will reach end of support on January 10, 2023, at which point technical assistance and software updates will no longer be provided.

Microsoft will not be offering an Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Windows 8.1. Continuing to use Windows 8.1 after January 10, 2023, might increase an organization’s exposure to security risks or impact its ability to meet compliance obligations.

The Nigerian Economy In Focus

 

Nigerian Economy In Focus

It's no longer a news that most skilful Nigerians are exiting the country to other so called green economies. There was a recent news that the banks have lost quite allot of talent leading to lesser business performance. The truth is that the recruiters are even finding it hard to fill this role as most people showing up for Interviews are not a fit for the open role.

Why are these people running to other nations?
I have asked friends and loved ones who have gone on the Japa mission and the answer is ''Bad leadership and the people's mindset''

There is only two ways Nigeria can get better.

1. Good leadership choice in year 2023.
In 2015, we had a change from PDP to APC. We even tagged PDP as the problem of Nigeria but to our surprise, political parties will be political parties, what matter is the person in the party with the heart to create a change. You may be In APGA and deliver to your people their desired outcome for electing you and someone from a big party may not be able not deliver as expected.
Come 2023, Nigerian should wise up, thoroughly examine the individuals occupying this seat and not the party. The party becomes Inconsequential once they are elected to serve.

2. Change of mindset of the Nigerian People: (Our leaders have succeeded in brainwashing us to think we are different using tribe, religion and sometime even language). Go to civilised nations of the world today, you will hardly find the people divided.
All they want is a prosperous and developed nation for all.

What happens next if we miss it come 2023?

Research has shown it that the Nigerian Naira is soon going to become as worse as the Sudan currency which rank 47^th out of 47 countries In Sub-Saharan Africa. Please see link below: Sudan Economy: Population, GDP, Inflation, Business, Trade, FDI, Corruption (heritage.org)

Key economic consultants have advised that Nigeria as a country has countless mineral resources that it can focus on rather than oil and Agriculture. But this all begins with focus on competent leaders and a change of Mindset wherein people are willing to take ownership for their actions or In-actions.

Proceeds of Obajana Cement Company from Kogi State for the past 12 years

According to the commissioner ministry if Information and communication Kogi State ''Evang Kingsley Femi Fanwo''

This is what the Obajana Cement Company which the Dangote Group wishes to be known as Dangote Cement Company made between 2010 and 2021.

Imagine the percentage that should have come to Kogi State? Imagine the impact on our infrastructure and by extension, economy.
We must all stand up to be counted in this battle for economic prosperity for all of our people.
We wish to congratulate Kogites in advance as we will surely win the battle at the end of the day.
Dear compatriots, join this resolve. We own the biggest and best deposit of limestone in Africa. 

We registered a company to explore the limestone and produce cement for our people. We will take back what belongs to us.
We are Kogi. We are just, fair and indomitable.
#ObajanaCementCompany
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