I did not Bribe DICs – Dr.Spio-Gabrah

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Ekwow Spio-Gabrah has dismissed claims that its recent financial overtures to some companies to help it defray monies it owed Information Technology Service provider BanksWitch was bribe.

According to the Trade Ministry, the move to rope in the Destination Inspection Companies, who were written to, to help raise a $197 million judgement debt to Bankswitch is not a bribe but was done in good spirit.

Skills shortage weighs down ICTs contribution to economic growth

Following the dramatic rise in the adoption of Information Communications Technology (ICT) by individuals, businesses and government, Nigeria is facing an unprecedented shortage of skilled professionals required to support such massive infrastructure deployment.

Industry observers are of the view that the current skills gap could hinder the sector’s contribution to economic growth, considering efforts by government to diversify the economy from oil.

They attribute the skills shortage to poor training in universities and other higher institutions of learning, lack of exposure to high-tech equipment, outdated curriculum, low awareness of latest ICT trends, and the  slowness of the youth to pursue industry training and certifications.