₦airaland Forum

Wickedfact:
And him papa dey languish in penury.

uvie66:
.... especially with generic course like construction. Sponsorship is like gold now. I personally know two that have done their masters in the UK here but are being forced to go back to Nigeria because there are no sponsors.

Richarlison640:
I respectfully disagree. Unemployed Nigerian graduates are not automatically incompetent — the core issue is structural, not intellectual. Nigeria simply does not create enough quality jobs to absorb the volume of graduates each year. That’s an economic imbalance, not a talent deficit.
Yes, R& spending is low compared to countries like the United States or Germany, and the country relies heavily on imports. But that reflects policy, capital, and infrastructure gaps — not lack of ability.
Nigerians have built companies like Flutterwave and Paystack, and many excel abroad in the United Kingdom and the United States. This Countries don’t hire incompetence.
The real problem is environment — funding, infrastructure, and policy — not just the competence of Nigerian graduates.

Richarlison640:
I see where you’re coming from, but I think this paints too bleak a picture. While it’s true that some interviews lack preparation and systems have challenges, saying only 15–20% of people are employable underestimates the talent out there. Many Nigerians are highly skilled, innovative, and resourceful — we have engineers, entrepreneurs, artists, and professionals making global impact.
Nigeria might not be top 20 in electricity generation or car purchases, but these metrics don’t capture the full story of human potential or economic ingenuity. The “vibes” you mention often reflect resilience, creativity, and adaptability in a system that doesn’t always reward effort. There are many eager candidates doing impressive work quietly; they just might not fit the conventional mold or have access to all opportunities.
In short, I think reality is harsh, but it’s not devoid of smart, capable people — maybe they’re just harder to spot.

Richarlison640:
NoI get where you’re coming from, but I think saying graduates are unemployable is too sweeping. While some may lack certain practical skills, many are capable, motivated, and quick learners when given the right opportunities and guidance. I believe the issue isn’t just the graduates themselves—it’s also about how education, training, and the work environment align with real-world demands. Blaming graduates entirely overlooks the role of mentorship, workplace culture, and systemic support in shaping employability.

Richarlison640:
My organization can’t accommodate everyone, but thankfully there are many other organizations. Sometimes I wonder if you’ve actually attended interviews — for a vacancy that only requires 4 people, you’ll see hundreds of applicants competing for the same job. I really doubt that you fully understand the situation happening in Nigeria.

Richarlison640:
Many organizations conduct training before hiring, regardless of whether someone is a graduate. So instead of criticizing, try to recognize the good in people.

Richarlison640:
It’s not about being ignorant. You made it sound like they’re supposed to be robots — you ask a question and they give exact answers instantly. People forget things sometimes. Some of those questions are topics they learned a long time ago, maybe even from a lazy lecturer who didn’t teach them properly. We’re all bound to forget things. Some people can’t even remember what they ate last Saturday morning, let alone something they were taught months or years ago. So it’s not fair to judge them based on that.

Chef2000:
Please doctors in the house is there a cure for nocturnal epilepsy?

I have a pretty girl, we started dating 8 months ago, this girl is everything I need in a woman, she is neat, cooks well and humble, so perfect to my taste but she is epileptic.

I have been inviting her to my house for over 5months for her to sleep over in my apartment but she keeps refusing, telling me she has a problem then I later promised her whatever the problem is that I wouldn't abadon her.

She finally came on friday, we ate together and later in the night at 22:38 she started having epilepsy and after about 45mins she woke up and started crying, she told me she has been suffering from epilepsy since Feb 2019 but she hasn't been to the hospital due to financial issues.

So please can we find drug for nocturnal epilepsy, it happens to her only at night like 30 to 35mins in her sleep.

Richarlison640:
and what would you have done if they had answered all you petty questions

TallNigerian:
There are actually a lot of unemployable graduates in Nigeria. People who school literally passed through them. Being a graduate is not as relevant as the skill or actual knowledge you possess. How many so-called graduates can defend their certificates when push comes to shove?

Certifiedkomo:
What is your qualification or what kind of job are you looking for?

Laird:
Respectfully majority of the MOST VALUED COMPANIES IN THE WORLD AND IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES DEAL WITH HIGH VALUE SERVICES AND HAVE PASSED NIGERIA'S STAGE WHERE NIGERIA'S TOP MOST VALUABLE COMPANIES PROVIDE RAW MATERIALS AND BASIC NETWORKING AND INFRASTRUCTURE THAT IS FOOD,CEMENT, COMMUNICATION AND ENERGY AND BANKING AND ELECTRICITY


MOST BANKING IN NIGERIA MOBILISES DEPOSITS FROM THE MASSES TO LEND GOVERNMENT AND MEGA BILLIONAIRES AND MEGA CORPORATIONS AND MAKING MONEY FROM CHARGES, THE MASSES DONT REALLY HAVE ACCESS TO LONG TERM BUSINESS LOANS SO THE BANKING SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE TOO MUCH WEALTH ECONOMIC VALUE FOR THE MASSES



THE DEVELOPED WORLD HAVE MOST OF THEIR TOP MOST VALUED COMPANIES BUILDING ON INNOVATION AND HIGH VALUE TECHNOLOGY NOT RAW MATERIALS AND BASIC NETWOKKINJG AND ESSENTIALS LIKE FOOD OILM CEMENT, COMMUNICATION, BANKING

PLEASE NOTE THAT ARAMCO IS THE GOVERNMENT OF SAUDI ARABIAS OIL COMPANY AND CONTROLS A MAJOR PART OF THE OIL RESOURCES IN THEIR COUNTRY (THEIR OWN NNPC ) SO IT IS ON THE LIST BUT IT IS NOT A PRIVATE COMPANY,



Top 10 Most Valuable Companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (Early 2026)
BUA Foods Plc: Led the market with over ₦11 trillion in valuation.
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc: A top telecom provider with valuations exceeding ₦9 trillion.
Dangote Cement Plc: Africa's largest cement producer, consistently in the top three.
Airtel Africa Plc: A dominant telecommunications company with high valuation.
BUA Cement Plc: A major player in the industrial sector.
Seplat Energy Plc: A leading indigenous energy company.
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO): Top-tier financial services provider.
Zenith Bank Plc: A leading financial institution.
Geregu Power Plc: Major player in the power sector.
Lafarge Africa Plc (WAPCO): Significant cement manufacturer.