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In-Demand Skills Reshaping the Future of Work
When we speak about the future of work, we’ll start to wonder how it would be. We then ask ourselves if the skills that we have today are still going to be useful.
But, in order to answer those questions, we must look for the most in-demand skills that employers are looking for in their new hirings.
At the same time, we have to pay attention to what kind of technologies or techniques major companies are incorporating into their operations.
The tech market is indeed evolving too fast, and at the same time, there are a lot of new technologies available. However, there are only a few ones that are reshaping the way companies operate.
Given these points, we must realize that the tech industry is considerably affecting the nature of today’s jobs. On the positive side, we know that this will go on further and that technology will keep bringing changes to our everyday life.
We must adapt just like most companies are doing, so that in the future, we will be able to work harmoniously alongside robots, for example, if need be.
When you think about it, we have already seen a glimpse of what the future is actually going to look like. Here’s a list of some tech skills that are revolutionizing the way people work today.
Read on further to see if you can find one that suits your interests and subsequently help you face new challenges that are coming up in tomorrow’s job market.
Machine Learning
Machine learning is a new technology that has been used by large-sized companies such as Google, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest, among others.
In fact, almost every kind of company is willing to use machine learning in order to improve its products and services. A good and clear example of machine learning’s use is Tesla. The automotive company has used machine learning on its vehicles in order to provide them with the ability to recognize objects in the street, as well as the ability to become self-driven cars.
In other words, the vehicles are able to improve their own performance by learning from experience. As can be seen, machine learning is gradually becoming the “it” technology and therefore, will likely continue to make splashes in the following years.
Employers are continually searching for this kind of talent in their new hirings. If you want to get started, the best route to take is coding bootcamps as they typically offer immersive, budget-friendly, and time-efficient courses to get students job-ready the soonest possible.
Springboard, for example, offers flexible courses that are designed to groom you to be industry-ready within just six months. You also get to learn from the comfort of your home if you wish to do so. Its self-paced courses offer students the chance to develop enterprise-level skills.
As a result, students will show their abilities in portfolio projects. Also, Springboard offers support from industry mentors and its large student/alumni community to its students.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services or AWS, for short, has become very popular lately. In fact, it is the most widely-used cloud computing service these days.
AWS is great for startups, as well as large-sized companies. It provides all the essential tools that companies need to start using the cloud. As you may know, large volumes of data are produced every day.
So, the best way to store data is by using the cloud as you don’t need an infrastructure to operate. Also, Amazon provides its clients with low-cost migration services.
As a result, your existing infrastructure can be moved over to Amazon’s cloud without any worry of losing valuable information.
As more companies are using cloud computing services, having this skill in your portfolio is becoming essential. Cloud computing is reshaping the way company store their information so it is likely that the trend will continue until we reach a day when physical structures are no longer needed to store data.
It is advisable to pick up this skill, especially because the demand for cloud computing experts are growing. Schools like Coding Dojo, for instance, are offering courses that can help you become proficient in emerging technologies.
If you are looking to learn AWS, you should enrol in its online part-time coding bootcamp. Coding Dojo’s online part-time bootcamp is designed to teach you web fundamentals, as well as full stack development skills.
Python
Python is a programming language that is widely used these days. Python is helping to reshape the future in every kind of way.
For example, data scientists use Python because of its ability to visualize, organize, and interpret data. As a result, they can create insights more accurately and spend less time to get the job done.
Python is also used by web developers because it is an exceptional programming language for both front end and back end coding. For this reason, it is a critical skill that more employers are looking for in new recruits.
So, if you want to boost your employability starting from today, you should join Thinkful’s coding bootcamp. The school offers flexible courses in software engineering, data science, data analytics, and other in-demand fields.
Thinkful provides several benefits to its students like multiple financing options and a supportive peer network, where students will receive help from the alumni community. Throughout each program, each student is entitled to receive support from a personal career coach and an academic success manager.
When you are learning new skills with Thinkful, you can guarantee that you will secure a place in tomorrow’s workforce, as the school is committed to your success.
Conclusion
As shown above, the way companies are operating is continuously changing. For that reason, learning new tech skills is becoming essential.
As days pass, newer technologies are gradually emerging. But, for now, these are the ones that are reshaping the job market as we know it. So, don’t waste more time and start learning because your future depends on it.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The conclusion of the 2025 Performance Appraisal Exercise of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has resulted in the promotion and step increments of about 1,126 employees of the organisation.
The reward for performance involved the promotion of 547 employees and 579 step increments, reaffirming the company’s unwavering commitment to recognising excellence, rewarding performance and building one of Africa’s most admired workplaces.
AEDC disclosed that these actions reflect its deliberate investment in its people as the energy firm accelerates its transformation into a customer-centric, high-performing electricity distribution company with global standards and Pan-African aspirations.
The promotions and step increments, approved by the management, recognise employees who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, professionalism and outstanding performance in advancing AEDC’s strategic objectives.
However, employees who were not successful in the current appraisal cycle have been urged to remain committed, emphasising that the performance management process is designed to support continuous growth, capability development and future advancement opportunities.
“Our people remain our greatest asset and the foundation upon which AEDC’s future will be built. Today’s announcement is more than a reward for performance; it is a reaffirmation of our belief that excellence should always be recognised, talent should be nurtured and hard work should create opportunities for growth.
“As we continue our transformation journey, we are building an organisation where our employees can develop rewarding careers, realise their full potential and proudly contribute to creating one of Africa’s leading electricity distribution companies,” the chief executive of AEDC, Mr Chijioke Okwuokenye, stated.
He added that AEDC is intentionally creating a workplace where merit, continuous learning, innovation and collaboration drive career progression, while employee wellbeing remains central to its long-term strategy.
By Adedapo Adesanya
Nigerian international lawyer and anti-corruption specialist, Mr Ibrahim James Pam, has been appointed Acting Director-General of the World Bank Group’s Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO), a key independent accountability body within the institution.
The appointment, approved by the boards of the World Bank Group, will take effect on August 2, 2026.
Mr Pam, who currently serves as Chair of the World Bank Inspection Panel, will oversee the CAO on an interim basis pending the appointment of a substantive Director-General and Vice President of the World Bank Group Independent Accountability Mechanism.
The development was announced in a statement issued by the Head of Communications of the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman, Emily Horgan, who said the arrangement was designed to ensure continuity during the organisation’s leadership transition.
“In view of the forthcoming leadership transition at the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO), the World Bank Group Boards have designated Ibrahim Pam, Chair of the Inspection Panel, to concurrently serve as acting CAO Director General, effective August 2, 2026,” the statement said.
“Mr Pam will serve in this role until the new World Bank Group Independent Accountability Mechanism Director General/Vice President is appointed.”
The Compliance Advisor Ombudsman is the independent accountability mechanism for projects financed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), both members of the World Bank Group.
Created in 1999, the CAO reports directly to the boards of IFC and MIGA and handles complaints from individuals and communities affected by projects supported by the two institutions, while promoting environmental and social accountability.
Mr Pam, who is married with children and grandchildren, brings extensive experience in international law, anti-corruption, compliance, human rights and criminal investigations to the role.
He is the son of the late Lt. Col. James Pam, a former Adjutant General of the Nigerian Army, and Mrs Ngo Elizabeth Pam, a human rights advocate who served on the Human Rights Violations Investigation Commission, popularly known as the Oputa Panel, as well as the Plateau Peace Conference.
Over the years, Mr Pam has built a distinguished international career investigating human rights violations, financial crimes, fraud, institutional misconduct and mass atrocities across several jurisdictions.
He has served as a member of the World Bank Inspection Panel since January 2023. Prior to that, he was Head ad interim of the Independent Redress Mechanism of the Green Climate Fund in Songdo, South Korea, between August 2022 and March 2023, after leading the Fund’s Independent Integrity Unit from November 2016 to November 2022.
His professional experience also includes roles with the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), where he served as Resident Investigator with the UN Mission in South Sudan, the African Development Bank’s Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department, and the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Earlier in his career, he provided legal support to Nigeria’s Human Rights Violations Investigation Commission (Oputa Panel) between 2000 and 2002.
A graduate of the University of Jos, Mr Pam began his legal career at J.Y. Pam & Co. before working in private legal practice, the banking sector and later the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
While at the ICPC, he received the prestigious Chevening Scholarship, which enabled him to earn a Master’s degree in International Law and Justice Policy from the London School of Economics in 2005
His appointment is expected to strengthen the World Bank Group’s accountability and oversight framework, given his extensive background in governance, integrity, compliance and international justice.
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UNIZIK Appoints Nicholas Okoye Visiting Senior Lecturer, to Strengthen Digital Assets Education
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has appointed veteran investment banker and capital markets expert, Nicholas “Nicky” Okoye, as a Visiting Senior Lecturer in a move aimed at strengthening its capital markets and digital assets curriculum amid the growing global adoption of virtual assets and blockchain-based finance.
The appointment, which takes immediate effect, is expected to deepen the university’s capacity to train enterprise executives, entrepreneurs and policymakers in emerging areas such as cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), tokenisation of real-world assets and other digital financial innovations.
UNIZIK, which hosts one of Africa’s few dedicated Capital Markets faculties, said the appointment aligns with its strategy of equipping students and professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to navigate the rapidly evolving financial ecosystem.
The university, in its statement, described the appointment as a significant milestone for the institution.
“Securing someone of Nicky Okoye’s calibre is a game-changer. As global finance evolves, we must equip enterprise executives, entrepreneurs and policymakers with the technical knowledge required to build long-term capital formation strategies. His real-world experience is invaluable.”
Okoye brings decades of experience across global and Nigerian financial institutions. His career includes serving as a Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch in the United States, Chief Strategy Officer at the Nigerian Exchange Group, and Founding Group Executive Director of Operations and Strategy at Transcorp Group Plc, where he led fundraising initiatives that collectively exceeded $1 billion.
He currently leads the Global Investment Advisory Community (GIAC), a coalition of local and international banks, asset managers and fintech firms working to develop a digital assets ecosystem across Africa and the Caribbean.
Beyond the private sector, Okoye has contributed to public policy, providing advisory support to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on capital market regulatory frameworks.
Stakeholders in the financial services sector have welcomed the appointment, expressing optimism that his academic engagement would help build capacity among investors and professionals as Nigeria expands its digital finance ecosystem.
Okoye also holds an honorary Doctor of Business Administration from Enugu State University of Technology, awarded in recognition of his contributions to enterprise development and business excellence.
He previously served on the Presidential Jobs Board and the National Council of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, where he provided strategic advice on economic development. Between 2014 and 2018, he advised the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Project Triple E, an initiative designed to strengthen indigenous participation in the upstream oil and gas value chain by integrating community-based contractors.
The appointment comes as Nigeria intensifies efforts to establish a robust regulatory framework for digital assets. The Federal Government recently inaugurated a National Virtual Assets Council to coordinate the oversight and regulation of virtual and digital assets in the country.
The council is chaired by the Central Bank of Nigeria, with support from the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Nigeria Revenue Service, as part of broader efforts to promote innovation while ensuring investor protection and financial system stability.
