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Edufirst, Canadian Firm Ink $1 Million MOU Aimed towards Human Capacity Development
With certain jobs already becoming obsolete thereby skyrocketing the demand for IT related jobs globally, Nigeria will have to toughen its efforts in making sure that graduates and non-graduates are adequately equipped with the right skill set.
It is on this sideline that Edufirst, an indigenous organization and a subsidiary of Skoolmedia Limited signed a treaty worth $1 million on Thursday with Jobminders Incorporated, a human capacity development company in Canadian.
The $1 million would be channelled towards building capacities and repositioning the scope of the Nigerian graduate by making them more globally competitive in IT related field in the next five years.
Consequently, both companies are looking at developing an online virtual learning and Mobile App tagged “Edufirst Tek Classes” which will accommodate training programmes for fresh graduate, top-level management and executives on core managerial skills.
Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Moses Imayi, the CEO and Cofounder of Edufirst described the partnership as a bold step geared towards ensuring that a standardized curricular for digital and IT skills training program is being provided to many Nigerians.
He said Edufirst is commencing the first series of its international partnerships focused on building capacities and developing core skills that will be relevant to the future of Nigeria.
Imayi emphasized that with the growing trend of job losses and skills gap the country, the indigenous firm is committed to ensuring that IT deficiencies are addressed while making the Nigerian labour market become more vibrant in adopting relevant skills sets that resonate with the 21st century years.
Imayi maintained that the training offerings to be covered in the first phase of the partnership with Jobminders are skills set that are globally recognized which would help any participant to be employable anywhere in the world.
He clarified that the partnership with the Canadian firm was not aimed at immigrating Nigerians to developed countries in search of greener pastures, thus refuting the idea that Edufirst runs and offers immigration services to Nigerians.
“You don’t need to be in Canada or US to do an IT project because you can work virtually; therefore it is not about sending Nigerians to work in the overseas. The most important thing and the whole idea is to equip them, bridge the gap in the IT-related skills,” he said.
According to Charles Osazuwa, the Vice President of Jobminders Incorporated, the demand of IT-related jobs are humongous while the available skill sets to do these jobs are scarce and has become imperative to start nurturing the needed skills for Nigerian to fit in into the labour market.
He said lots of jobs are being outsourced to many people at different climate but Nigeria still does not get its quota due to the skills gap in those fields.
“Most times I see Nigerians end up working in factories in developed countries because most of them don’t have the skills to take up certain jobs which employers are always seeking for.
He said being a staffing support industry; Jobminders Incorporated is poised to deliver personnel with the right qualification, attitude and enthusiasm to employers globally by equipping IT enthusiasts who are ready to develop themselves in the field of technology.
With the introduction of Travel Saga, a premium, fast-paced gaming experience that is currently live and accessible to customers on its network, Globacom has lifted the bar for mobile entertainment in the country.
Travel Saga is a story-driven, intricately connected role-playing game designed to provide the thrill, complexity, and competitive intensity of some of the most well-known action games in the world.
The game, which has been painstakingly optimized for mobile devices, redefines mobile gaming as a full-fledged digital battlefield by translating a console-grade experience onto data-enabled handsets.
Fundamentally, Travel Saga takes users on quick virtual journeys against recognizable international landscapes. In a dynamic, ever-evolving gaming environment, players are thrown into furious missions, fierce fights, and ever-expanding tales where talent, strategy, and endurance determine who rises through the ranks to become a true war hero.
In addition to the excitement of fighting, users are encouraged to go to various locations, take part in thrilling challenges, and participate in intense competition for in-app rewards like points and victory badges. With each encounter and accomplishment, the immersion increases with each level, maintaining momentum and excitement.
Flexible subscription plans with one-time or auto-renewal choices are available to subscribers for the service, which costs ₦100 per day and ₦250 per week. By dialing *70021#, customers can quickly subscribe and gain instant access to the action.
With Travel Saga, Glo reaffirms its dedication to innovation and high-end digital experiences, making top-notch gaming easily accessible to its customers. The game offers uninterrupted action, adventure, and competition, all smoothly supported by the Glo network.
SHELT, a leading cybersecurity-as-a-service provider, has earned inclusion in the 2025 MSSP 250, the annual ranking of the world’s top 250 Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) by MSSP Alert, a CyberRisk Alliance publication.
SHELT
The list evaluates firms on business performance, service breadth, and industry impact, spotlighting those excelling in growth, operational excellence, and advanced managed security amid rising cyber threats. Selection criteria include annual recurring revenue, profitability, workforce expansion, business growth, and the depth of managed security offerings.
SHELT’s recognition underscores its investments in scalable security operations, threat intelligence, and tailored managed services across multiple regions, enabling clients to navigate complex risk landscapes effectively.
“Being recognised in the MSSP 250 is a meaningful milestone for our team,” stated Youssef Abillama, CEO of SHELT. “It validates our focus on building practical, resilient security services that help organisations manage risk and respond effectively to today’s evolving cyber threats.”
The company hailed the honour as testament to its teams’ dedication and expertise worldwide, reaffirming commitment to enhancing capabilities and delivering trusted cybersecurity solutions.
Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook, has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, as its new president and vice chairman, bolstering its leadership amid aggressive AI and infrastructure expansion.
Dina Powell McCormick
The announcement, made on Monday, positions Powell McCormick – who recently stepped down from Meta’s board after eight months – to guide overall strategy, including multi-billion-dollar investments in data centres and global partnerships.
A Goldman Sachs veteran with 16 years in senior roles and prior stints as deputy national security adviser under Trump and in the Bush administration, she brings deep finance and international ties to the role.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hailed her as “uniquely qualified” for the company’s next growth phase, while President Trump praised the move on Truth Social as a “fantastic choice”.
The hire signals Meta’s efforts to strengthen White House relations, following recent dinners with Trump and U.S. investment pledges worth hundreds of billions
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