AI skills shortage doubles hiring times in financial services
The time it takes to fill an AI or digital role in financial services has nearly doubled as a skills shortage hits the industry, boosting the pay premium candidates can
Investing apps: can you make any real money? – The Irish Times
Dan Malone from honest.ie is back to walk us through the process of using online trading platforms to build long-term wealth. Source link
The Future of Work – The Times Weekly
The future of work is no longer a distant idea — it’s here. Automation, artificial intelligence, remote work, and the green economy are redefining the workforce, and at breakneck speed.
Why Digital Skills Matter More Than Degrees for Some Nigerian Youths | Daily Times Nigeria News
For a long time, Nigerian students were taught a single version of success: go to school, get a degree, graduate, then figure life out. That path is still valuable. Education
Nigeria Must Close the Skills Gap to Unlock Its $100bn Digital Ambition — Ashimiyu | Daily Times Nigeria News
Founder of the Young and Gifted Youth Development Initiative (YAGYDI) a UK-licensed radiographer, Wiki Health Africa Fellow, and Affinity Innovative Hub, Kamal Alao Ashimiyu called for an urgent restructuring of Nigeria’s
ANALYSIS | Malawi Needs a Real Digital and AI Strategy, Not Just Online Forms – Malawi Nyasa Times
President Peter Mutharika used his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) to project an image of a government embracing digitalisation as part of Malawi’s development agenda. From digital dashboards
Irish men far more likely to use advanced digital skills at work than women, ESRI says – The Irish Times
Men in Ireland are more than twice as likely as women to use advanced digital skills at work, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
Digital Evolution: Microsoft, FG Train 4 Million Nigerians in Tech Skills, Set Sights on AI Future | Daily Times Nigeria News
In a landmark revelation underscoring Nigeria’s aggressive pursuit of a digital-first economy, Microsoft Corporation has announced that its strategic partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully facilitated the
NYSC redesigns SAED, introduces AI, digital skills to tackle youth unemployment | Daily Times Nigeria News
The National Youth Service Corps has redesigned its Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme, introducing artificial intelligence and other digital skills as part of a renewed strategy to tackle youth
Vodafone and ATU win €4.6m EU backing for digital apprenticeships – The Irish Times
Vodafone Ireland and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) have won €4.6 million from the European Union to develop digital training for engineering and construction apprentices in the west of Ireland. They