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Solving Nigeria’s Unemployment with IT Job Creation
There is no doubt that the current economic recession being experienced here in Nigeria is adversely affecting quite a lot of the citizens of this country.
Many manufacturing as well s services oriented companies have continually laid off staff in order to reduce costs and stay afloat.
The recent statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed the in one year, between October 2015 and September 2016, a whooping 3.67 million Nigerians lost their jobs!
The hopes of many unemployed in landing a job in any of the existing companies are also becoming slim by the day. One area, I am sure, however, that many of these unemployed as well as those who have lost their jobs to this recession can turn to for succor is the IT industry. I believe that this area is one that still has more than an ample space for those who are ready to kick-start legitimate online money making ventures.
The truth is that, although, lots of scams can be found online, there are still actually a lot of work that people can legitimately do, and are in fact, currently doing online, from which they can make good income.
One advantage of engaging in online work is that you can set up your work space right in the comfort of your home and operate from there.
By doing this, you will be saving yourself the problem of looking for an office space to rent as well as the other accompanying costs that running an office will entail.
Interestingly, working from home is not a new phenomenon just as earning money online is not. For many decades, scores of famous writers, artists and performers are widely known to have worked their way through various home-based programs and the tradition seems to be never ending.
Craftsmen, for instance, generally lived on the same premises as the ones in which they had their shops. Most brick and wall traders today also have their shops attached to their places of abode, hence, working from home can truly be rated among the most time honored human traditions that we know of today.
With the advent of the incredible computer and, a significantly huge number of people went on a voyage of rediscovery – seeking out the golden principles of ingeniously developed ‘work at home’ jobs. In more recent times, unique facilities, along with unlimited opportunities, offered by the use of the internet has rapidly increased the demand, as well as encouraged a vast number of those who have bravely risen to meet this enormously huge demand.
Armed with the new knowledge of how to earn money through the internet by offering numerous income-generating opportunities, they have gladly accepted the prospects put forward.
Technology has now blessed us with the internet today which has eased up the way we communicate, interact and engage with one another. These are the hallmarks that make the conduct of business to thrive.
I know of many Tech businesses these days that conclude most of their business transactions online without physically meeting their clients. What they do is that they project their line of business through a well constructed website which showcases all the businesses they engage in and market these through their social media platforms of Facebook, Twitter, etc.
It will interest you to note that most of these tech-business owners have never personally met almost 90% of their clients but they relate and do business online.
Most of their clients get to know about them through their websites, blogs and social media platforms. These clients contact them and they start conversations that leads to striking business deals which are carried out and delivered to the clients, all these without physical contacts with each other.
Some of the things you can set up to do online from home include Website Designing, Social Media Marketing, Online Virtual Assistant work, Affiliate Marketing, Writing, Editing, Graphic Designing, etc.
To enable you to work from home engaging in some of these businesses, you need to learn and be a reference point on them to gain the confidence and trust of clients.
To enable you to effectively work from home, you will also need to acquire some basic things such as, a Laptop, internet modem and access to constant electricity. Government should improve the state of these infrastructures to ease the work of those interested in the IT business.
There are also many online sites where you can offer your services as mentioned above so that people interested in your skills can patronize and hire you as well as pay you through those platforms.
You will, have to pay such platforms a token out of each payment you receive for work done through their platforms.
Affiliate Marketing is also a business that you can also carry out online from home. It is a globally known phenomenon, which has now become a household name to everyone who even seldom makes any use of the Internet.
According to Wikipedia, Affiliate Marketing is a performance-based marketing in which a business rewards one or more affiliates for each visitor or customer brought by the affiliate’s own marketing efforts.
Earning money through online affiliate search engine marketing is a lucrative way of earning on a constant scale.
It is a sustainable source of producing a steady income by working from home. In reality, making genuine money through online affiliate programs requires getting to learn the true secrets.
There are countless other things you can legitimately do online to make money while working from home. All you need to do is to find the opportunities that exists online and key into one that you are passionate about.
You must not allow the wind of this current economic recession blow you out of existence. Take action today.
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed concerns over the impending ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) by the Lagos State Ministry of Environment.
It warned that it could lead to job losses and and lead to economic, operational, and social consequences for manufacturers, traders, recyclers, and end users.
Segun Ajayi-Kadir, director general, MAN, in a statement called on the Lagos State government to reconsider the ban, citing a lack of credible data and stakeholder engagement.
According to Ajayi-Kadir, a recent study revealed that 100% of manufacturers surveyed expressed fears of job losses and workforce restructuring if the ban is implemented.
He said, “A recent MAN-supported study evaluating the possible impacts of the Lagos State SUPs ban revealed significant adverse economic, operational, and social implications across the value chain, from manufacturers to wholesalers, traders, and end users. It has been noted that only poor and developing countries often tilt towards plastic ban as a strategy to combat environmental problems.
“A hundred percent of the manufacturers consulted expressed concern over a ban-induced workforce restructuring. Thus, several jobs will be lost in the industry if this ban were to be implemented.
“It is noteworthy to mention that there is no form of arrangement for social protection for the employees who will lose their livelihoods as a result of this ban.
“Also, there has been no form of social dialogue on the part of the government with these workers or the industry on the potential job losses.”
According to him, findings showed that 89% of operators in the plastic value chain rely on SUPs as their primary source of income with no alternative source of livelihoods, over 75% of end users, including SMEs, depend on plastic packaging with no affordable or practical alternatives, and 93% of dealers, many of whom are women, reported no prior information or social support mechanisms to cushion the impact.
Ajayi-Kadir emphasised that banning SUPs would not resolve pollution issues but merely substitute one problem for another, especially without scalable alternatives or infrastructure to support the transition.
He urged the government to focus on improving waste management infrastructure and promoting recycling, rather than imposing bans.
A Federal High Court in Ikeja, Lagos state has sentenced 23 Chinese nationals to one year imprisonment each for their involvement in cyberterrorism and internet fraud.
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned them before Justices D.E. Osiagor, D.I. Dipeolu, and A.O. Faji on a single count of cyberterrorism and online fraud.
Dele Oyewale, spokesperson, EFCC, revealed that the convicted individuals were members of a cyber-fraud syndicate comprising 792 people.
He noted that the culprits were arrested on Thursday, December 19, 2024 in Lagos, during an operation known as ‘Eagle Flush.’
Oyewale stated that the individuals identified as Yu Hui (also known as A. Bin), Huang Jin Hui, Fei Fan, Lu Qiang, Hu Xi Zheng, Sun Zhi Peng, Wu Hao, Cong Bing, and Li Qiang alias Yang Huan Huan, Zheng Wei alias A. Hong, Cheng Jian, Da Tou, A Wen, Zhang Lei, Huang Zhi, Pan Jiong, Chen Wen Yuan, Jia You alias A. You, Wang Zheng Feng alias Feng, Liu San Hua, Liu Beixing, and Wen Zong Xu alias Li Long were all charged on one count of online fraud and cyber-terrorism.
One of the charges brought against Yu Hui (also known as A. Bin) claimed that he, along with others, unlawfully accessed computer systems in Lagos around December 2024 with the intent to destabilize and damage Nigeria’s economy and social structure.
According to the EFCC, this act violated Section 18(1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015, and is punishable under that law.
Similarly, another charge filed against Jia You, accused him of accessing computer systems with the aim of undermining and harming Nigeria’s economic and social stability.
This action was said to be in breach of both the Cybercrimes Act and the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Initially all the defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.
However, during the court session, they pleaded guilty.
The EFCC prosecution team comprising of Nneemeka Omewa, Babatunde Sonoiki, U.S Kyari, and B.M Isah informed the court that the defendants had reached plea bargain agreements.
The defence team confirmed this and requested the court to adopt the terms of the agreements.
Justices Osiagor, Faji, and Dipeolu found each defendant guilty and sentenced them to one year in prison, with the sentence starting from their arrest date on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
Each convict was also fined N1 million.
Additionally, the judges ordered the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to deport the convicts within seven days of completing their sentences.
All devices recovered during the operation including mobile phones, laptops, and routers were forfeited to the Nigerian government.
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Galaxy Backbone Reaffirms Commitment to Support Security Agencies with Its Vast Digital Infrastructure
The Board, Management, and Staff of Galaxy Backbone (GBB) express profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the governments and people of Benue, Borno, Plateau, Anambra, and other states affected by recent waves of violent attacks and insecurity. We mourn with every family, community, and institution that has suffered the pain of loss, displacement, and trauma.
At Galaxy Backbone (GBB), we firmly believe that security is the bedrock of any thriving society. No nation can make meaningful progress when peace is threatened. These tragic incidents are not just national emergencies, they represent deep personal losses to every Nigerian, and they call for urgent, united, and technology-enabled solutions to support lasting peace.
As a Federal Government organization, entrusted with delivering secure digital infrastructure and smart technology solutions to public institutions across Nigeria, Galaxy Backbone remains resolute in its commitment to supporting state governments and security agencies through cutting-edge digital platforms that enable proactive and intelligent security management.
We also acknowledge and commend the visionary leadership of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the concerted efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria in responding decisively to the security challenges facing parts of the country. The President’s unwavering commitment to peace, safety, and national unity under the Renewed Hope Agenda is evident in the bold steps being taken to restore order and build a more secure Nigeria.
Through our Safe City Security Solutions, GBB offers an integrated suite of smart surveillance systems, real-time data analytics, emergency communication networks, and AI-enabled threat detection tools. These solutions are specifically designed to enhance operational capabilities, strengthen coordination across security agencies, and empower informed decision-making in high-risk environments.
GBB stands ready to partner with both state governments and security agencies that are committed to building safer, smarter, and more resilient communities. We believe that technology must lead the charge in safeguarding lives, and we are proud to serve as a trusted digital ally in Nigeria’s journey toward modern, tech-enabled public safety.
Together, we can bolster early warning systems, expand surveillance coverage, enable faster emergency responses, and ensure that every Nigerian lives in a country where peace and prosperity are not aspirations, but realities.
May the souls of the departed rest in peace. And may strength, healing, and hope return to the hearts and homes of all those affected.
Galaxy Backbone remains aligned with the vision of a secure, digitally connected, and inclusive Nigeria, where every citizen has the freedom to live, work, and dream in peace.
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