EXPANDING THE YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY IN NIGERIA THROUGH DIGITAL SKILLS ACQUISITIONS AS PATHWAYS IN ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

ANOWOR, OLUCHUKWU F and CHIBUZO, Anthony Chinedu and ANIGBO, Chinonso Godwin and Ukpere, Wilfred Isioma (2025) EXPANDING THE YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY IN NIGERIA THROUGH DIGITAL SKILLS ACQUISITIONS AS PATHWAYS IN ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. JOURNAL OF LIFESTYLE &SDG'S REVIEW, 5. pp. 1-22. ISSN 2965-730X

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Abstract

Objective: This study explores how digital skill acquisition can enhance youth employability in Nigeria and accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It emphasizes that equipping young people with relevant digital competencies is vital for inclusive growth and sustainable economic advancement. Theoretical Framework: Anchored in Human Capital Theory and the Signaling Theory, the study explains how investment in digital capabilities enhances productivity, employability, and competitiveness in a technology-driven world. Method: Using a qualitative analytical approach, the study draws on secondary data from policy documents, development reports, and empirical literature to evaluate Nigeria’s institutional readiness, policy framework, and digital infrastructure. Result and Discussion: Findings indicate that weak digital infrastructure, affordability constraints, poor literacy, and ineffective policy execution hinder youth employability and economic transformation. Comparative insights from successful economies reveal that systematic digital training enhances productivity and job creation. Research Implications: The study offers embedding digital literacy across all education levels, investing in ICT infrastructure, and training educators through “Train-the-Trainer” initiatives. Originality/Value: This study contributes to understanding how digital empowerment can advance SDGs, particularly SDGs 4, 8, and 9, by fostering innovation, employment, and inclusive development.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
Depositing User: mrs chioma hannah
Date Deposited: 30 Jan 2026 14:36
Last Modified: 30 Jan 2026 14:36
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5592

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