{
  "id": 11798385,
  "title": "Govt targets 80,000 youths with technical skills training",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/govt-targets-80-000-youths-with-technical-skills-training",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T00:04:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/govt-targets-80000-youths-with-technical-skills-training/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a technical and vocational skills training program for 777 young Nigerians in the Federal Capital Territory, with the broader goal of training approximately 80,000 youths nationwide. The program, implemented by the Federal Ministry of Education under the Innovation, Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills Project, is supported by funding from the World Bank. The initiative aims to address the gap between Nigeria's youthful population and the skills demanded by the labor market, emphasizing practical skills acquisition over mere certificate attainment. The Deputy Director-General of ACCI and head of the BEST Centre, Dr. Tinuke Temitope, highlighted that the program’s practical nature enables trainees to demonstrate their acquired skills through tangible work portfolios, rather than relying solely on certificates.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Govt targets 80,000 youths with technical skills training",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/govt-targets-80-000-youths-with-technical-skills-training-11800489",
        "published": "2026-10-04T00:13:49.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}