African startups and tech media must find a common ground in reporting
African startups and the tech media must find a way to coexist. In a fiery panel discussion at Moonshot by TechCabal on Wednesday in Lagos, founders and media specialists presented conflicting reasons why the relationship has been frosty. The African tech ecosystem has grown in the past decade, so has the media that covers them. Homegrown publications like TechCabal have expanded, covering the industry with authority, integrity, and accuracy. While TechCabal’s journalism has won applause in the ecosystem, some of its work has put it on a collision course with a section of stakeholders. Oo Nwoye, founder and director at TechCircle, said that media publications have failed to differentiate between bad actors and the rest of the ecosystem. “If one bad apple commits fraud, they write it like all founders are fraudsters,” Nwoye said. Over the past year, stories covering startups like Dash, Brass, Ponatshego and Hohm Energy have rocked the ecosystem, exposing the behind-the-scenes of tech startups’ operations and failures. TechCabal’s editor-in-chief Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega said that completeness and fairness of coverage are what the media aims for. “If we are going to call anyone’s reputation into question, we make sure that we have our facts straight,” he said. Olowogboyega said founders have to understand that accurate media coverage contributes to that ecosystem growth, and there has to be a way to work with founders around the issue. In their reporting, journalists usually reach out to founders for the “right of response” to get their side of the story. In a perfect work, founders can use the right of reply opportunity to chronicle their version of events, but according to Jessica Hope, founder of PR firm Wimbart, most founders do not take advantage of this opportunity. “If you do not make your version of events clear, you create an information vacuum which can be filled by assumptions from readers,” Hope said. As Africa’s tech ecosystem continues to grow, the stories which are covered by the media have to be of substance. This will require tech journalists to ask hard questions and for founders to provide insights into the challenges and opportunities of building in Africa.
Read MoreAfrican startups advised to adopt “cautious” fundraising strategies
African startups should adopt a cautious approach to fundraising in the current climate. That was the consensus of fintech players who spoke during a fireside chat on “Innovating in Payments and Tech” at Moonshot by TechCabal on Wednesday. The session included Francis Nwoboshi, CCO Sochitel Group; Wole Ayodele, CEO Fincra; Ahunna Ogunedo, an investment manager with 54 Collective; and Vivian Mbene, COO, The Tonic Technologies. “Startups should start by raising a very small amount of money to help them properly understand their solution,” said Ogunedo. This approach, she said, allows African startups to validate their ideas before seeking larger rounds of funding, potentially putting them in a better position for long-term success and avoiding the pressure of expectation that comes from raising a large round. The discussion also touched on various aspects of fintech innovation, from blockchain adoption to regulatory frameworks and strategies for startup expansion. As Ayodele noted, “Every transfer you’re making today to a driver, someone at a fast food restaurant, a delivery person, to an open account, or a wallet, is a case for fintech.” He added that fintech had encroached into high-risk spaces like retail and consumer lending which traditional banks shy away from, which he says is a testament to how fintech has become a positive disruptor. Blockchain technology, in particular, was highlighted for its potential to improve trust. “With blockchain adoption, it improves security and transparency. I know in Nigeria, we tend to suspect anything and everyone. We say ‘shine your eyes’ or ‘no gree for anybody’,” explained Vivian, emphasizing how blockchain could eliminate those fears for financial transactions. On regulation, Ahunna noted that approaches across the continent vary, with some countries adopting a risk-based approach and others preferring a bank-led model. “For fintechs, the first thing is to identify how the regulatory landscape in your market works, whether bank-led or risk-led.” According to her, fintech operators need not have an antagonistic mindset toward regulators but should work in lockstep with them and stay up to date with the latest compliance standards. For startups looking to expand, the panel emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships. As Francis noted, “If you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together. So one of the things I would recommend for a startup is if you must expand and you must go to new markets, do your research and find partnerships that could help you leapfrog certain processes and stages.” The panelists also spoke on financial inclusion. While progress has been made, they agreed that more needs to be done, with building trust and combating fraud identified as crucial steps in accelerating financial inclusion. Collaboration between banks and fintechs was seen as a key driver of innovation. “Collaboration is a win-win situation for everybody,” said Vivian. As fintech continues to grow in Africa, regulators and players must continue to collaborate to ensure there’s a level playing field rooted in a foundation of trust, which would ultimately breed innovation.
Read MoreAfrica’s AI ambitions stunted by data scarcity
When you ask ChatGPT for something of African origin, it often gives a scant and less nuanced answer. Sometimes you get a made-up answer. This is in part because AI models are trained on little datasets from Africa. To address this data deficit, African countries must curate their datasets and make them accessible online, according to panelists at Moonshot by TechCabal on Wednesday. While most Africans leverage already built large language models (LLMs) from global organizations, those LLMs are trained on little data from Africa—for instance, only 2% of world healthcare data is from Africa. This is partly attributable to the lack of documentation for some cultures and languages. Uploading African data online comes with challenges. There is a lack of documentation for some African languages. Uploading the datasets online can also be expensive for Africans who struggle with poverty and the cost of living crisis. The biggest challenge perhaps might be Africa’s widespread digital literacy challenges. Bayo Adekanmbi, Founder, of Data Science Nigeria proposes workarounds including using voice-to-text to document data. Some African startups like Intron Health, a Nigerian AI company are already leveraging this. Intron Health allows doctors to professionals enter medical records by converting speech into text. To collect voice data, startups across Africa are employing agents to gather audio recordings. However, capturing voice data in African contexts presents unique challenges, as many Africans incorporate pidgin or Yoruba into their speech patterns. To accommodate this, Bayo Adekanmbi suggests that startups consider code-switching in their AI models. To achieve outsized documentation of African languages and culture, Lavina Ramkisson, AI Board, GSMA, believes that global partnerships in infrastructure and skill are needed. Olumide Okubadejo, Head of Product at Sabi, agrees that public and private partnerships are a great way to improve data collection to improve AI adoption on the continent.
Read MoreGrowing Africa’s digital economy requires more than policy
With Africa’s digital economy projected to reach $180 billion by 2025, African governments are racing to implement policies that encourage innovation and provide guardrails that ensure fair use of the technology. Sandboxes, startup acts, and other policies have been developed across the continents to enable more innovations, but policymakers on a panel discussion at Moonshot by TechCabal on Wednesday, say there is a need for additional steps to fully capitalize on the potential of the digital economy. “In the way that love is not enough [for a relationship to grow], policies are not enough for the digital economy,” said Victoria Manya who moderated the discussion which featured Kashifu Abdullahi, the director general of Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr Augustina Odame, CEO of Ghana Chamber of Technology, and Marine Kane, Director of Innovation at the Ministry of Digital Transformation in Mauritania. The digital economy needs more infrastructure The infrastructural deficit makes founders spend funding on resources that would be cheaper if availed by the government, according to Dr. Odame. “It’s a bit difficult to justify entrepreneurs spending huge sums of money to source critical things like data when there’s certain data that sits with government agencies that could easily be cleaned,” Augusta said. Instead of building this market infrastructure from scratch, businesses can optimise their limited funds to fine-tune their products or do other important things. Odame acknowledged that certain infrastructural needs, such as broadband and electricity, may be beyond the capabilities of governments alone. She advocated for partnerships with the private sector and development partners to leverage their resources and create investment vehicles. “We’ve seen a lot of private-public sector partnerships go south, but we need it. It’s a key way that we are going to finance some of this huge capital infrastructure necessary for development.” Even with existing infrastructure, leaks remain prevalent in sectors like broadband and electricity. This often leads to unnecessary expenditures, such as repeated repairs of poles and infrastructure. For example, Ghana’s telecommunication sector reported losses of over $6 million due to fiber cuts in the first half of this year. For the digital economy to grow, measures that prevent redundant investments and promote a more efficient allocation of resources should be put in place. The digital economy also needs to look within While Africa is brimming with innovative startups, not all the countries have the characteristics necessary for long-term success. Infrastructure is a vital component of economic growth, but it’s equally important to focus on the capabilities of the businesses driving the digital economy. Manley talked about how Sierra Leone is equipping innovators with the skills necessary to attract and effectively utilize investments. ”We set up Tech City, to train tech operators in business development, financial management, and other things on how to run a business to make them market-ready.” Governments across Africa are also extending similar trainings to citizens especially ICT trainings on key skills that make them employable locally and internationally. In Nigeria for instance, NITDA organizes ICT trainings. It also supports the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy’s Three Million Technical Talent programme (3MTT). “According to the World Bank by 2030 there will be 85 million talent deficit, which, if left unaddressed, could lead to $8.5 trillion dollars in unrealized annual value,” Abdullahi said. “Looking at our young population, we can harness that population and position ourselves to become the global talent factory to bridge this gap deficit.“ No one should be left behind Manley emphasized the importance of supporting marginalized groups, such as the disabled and women, in acquiring skills and accessing funding for their ideas. He also acknowledged that other groups may face similar challenges and require additional attention. “When we are identifying exclusion in terms of the digital economy, we’re talking about things like lack of access to connectivity,” he said. Stakeholders need to identify other forms of marginalisation and figure out a way to collaboratively address them. While policy plays a crucial role, it alone cannot create the digital economy Africa envisions. Moonshot ideas and collective commitment are essential to bridge the gap between vision and implementation and shape the future of tech on the continent.
Read MoreExperts optimistic about Africa’s payments market despite regulatory hurdles
Scaling cross-border payments solutions in Africa is difficult due to complex regulatory frameworks , high fees, and settlement delays. These problems have slowed trade on the continent, panelists said at Moonshot by TechCabal in Lagos. The complexity of cross-border payments is not just a financial or legal issue—it’s a technological one, the panelists said. Each transaction involves integrating various payment technologies at different stages. Payments are not just fund transfers; they include data exchanges. For instance, participants must validate amounts, confirm the parties’ identity, and ensure the transaction’s authenticity in seconds. Scaling this process across borders brings complications. “We can define cross-border payments as moving money between countries. These payments typically flow through the U.S. dollar system, but the infrastructure underpinning it is decades old, relying on outdated messaging systems from decades ago,” said Guy Stiebel, VP of Product at Cedar Money. “The inefficiencies and friction in this process are what make it so difficult.” Regulation has become an even greater challenge for payment solutions startups because they must comply across multiple jurisdictions. “Fintechs have to keep up with changing regulations in every market they operate in. The regulatory landscape is constantly evolving, so maintaining a close relationship with regulators is crucial,” said Moyo Sodipo, co-founder and COO of Busha. Cross-border services are not easy to build Creating cross-border payment products that can operate effortlessly across different markets is no small feat. Fintechs must build a consistent product that adapts to local requirements. For instance, onboarding a business in Nigeria is different from South Africa or Kenya, yet the product must remain cohesive. The challenge lies in designing for multiple markets without fragmenting the user experience. Stiebel said achieving this consistency in a shifting regulatory environment is no easy task. “Clients expect a reliable experience regardless of the regulatory hurdles. Building a product that withstands these shifts while maintaining user trust is incredibly difficult,” he said. Despite these challenges, fintechs want to fix cross-border payment gaps because of the potential in the market. Over 40 million Africans live abroad and send money back home regularly. They need faster and more affordable platforms, an opportunity that fintech wants to capitalise on. “Fintech is what happens when financial systems fail. Cross-border payments, historically, have been plagued by inefficiencies, and that’s where technology companies see a chance to make a difference,” said Stiebel.
Read MoreFund managers call for regulations to unlock Africa’s carbon credit financing
With cleantech startups poised for explosive growth, carbon credit financing could be a game-changer for the sector. Vladimir Dugin, a senior partner at E3 Capital, a pan-African venture firm, said at Moonshot by TechCabal in Lagos that African policymakers must establish clear regulations to drive the adoption of carbon credit financing. Panelists noted that the lack of laws and data is slowing the uptake of carbon credit funding on the continent. While Africa has witnessed an increase in carbon credit financing, gaps persist which must be addressed. “Carbon credits help businesses subsidise capex in the long run, providing an opportunity for marginal gains,” said Michael Olaitan, co-founder of renewable energy startup Powernow. The global carbon credit market is valued at around $909 billion. In Africa, the carbon credit market is projected to reach $82 billion. Organisations like the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) aim to produce 300m carbon credits annually, potentially unlocking at least $6 billion in revenue and creating 30 million jobs by 2030. Chidalu Onyenso, CEO of Earthbond, cautioned that startups should not rely on carbon credits initiatives as their sole funding source despite the potential. ”Blended financing is key in ensuring that startups do not put their eggs in one basket,” Onyenso said. As Africa looks to tap into the carbon credit financing market, fund managers and founders believe the continent needs to develop a regulatory framework and avail data to investors.
Read MoreNigeria’s tech minister Bosun Tijani says AI will transform Nigeria into “an economic powerhouse”
Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, said artificial intelligence (AI) can transform the country into an economic powerhouse. “We would have failed our people and the future generation if we sleep on artificial intelligence because these are a set of technologies that will control what you think, how you think, and how you do everything,” he said during a fireside chat with Tomiwa Aladekomo, CEO Big Cabal Media at Moonshot by TechCabal on Wednesday in Lagos. One of the biggest criticisms the minister has faced in his first year in office has come from the ministry’s artificial intelligence efforts. In August 2024, the ministry released the first draft of the national AI strategy and recently launched an AI collective backed by $1.5 million in funding. However, critics say Nigeria’s AI ambitions are premature, citing existing infrastructure problems. Bosun Tijani disagrees. “The reality is that if you’re going to be visionary about it, there’s absolutely no way you focus on weaker problems,” Tijani said about public opinions deriding the government for ignoring problems like electricity and education. The minister believes that there is an economic opportunity for Nigeria to digitise the data that large language models (LLMs) require to function. AI tools do not currently possess a lot of context on Africa and that gap can be filled by Nigerians. “It’s a business opportunity that continents like Africa should be leading,” Tijani said. He also thinks that the AI push from his ministry is future-proofing Nigerians ahead of the artificial intelligence age. Tijani has his mind set on how technology can improve Nigeria and for anyone who cares to listen, he believes that there are five pillars that his ministry can build its foundation on. The first pillar of the ministry’s strategic plan is talent and the ministry wants to invest in the “foundational set of talents that can drive progress,” referencing the ambitious Three Million Technical Talents (3MTT) programme that aims to create a pipeline of human capital and make Nigeria a “net exporter of talent.” “If technology is to truly help drive growth in Nigeria, the government must invest in talent very early,” he said. Another pillar of that agenda is laying the infrastructure for Nigeria’s digital economy. “Without connectivity, there’s no digital technologies that can truly scale,” he said. The ministry plans to lay an additional 90,000km of fibre backbone to bring Nigeria’s total backbone network to 125,000km. The third pillar of that agenda is policy. “Our policies should be pro-innovation and not just be there for revenues,” he said. But perhaps the best way to think about Tijani’s thirty-minute session is what he wants his legacy to be. The minister told over 3,000 founders, business leaders, innovators, venture capitalists, and regulators that he wants to be remembered as the minister who built platforms. He sees platforms through a three-pronged approach where he wants to increase Nigeria’s backbone fibre network; introduce a GEO system in Nigeria and transform how the government uses technology.
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👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Do the split
In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Good morning! Where will you be today? The answer there should be a resounding “Moonshot!”—nothing else. The most important tech gathering in Africa, Moonshot by TechCabal, takes centre-stage today. We are kicking off at 9.30 AM GMT with a fireside chat featuring Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Minister Tijani will discuss how Africa’s digital economy players can build for the world and compete globally. For two days, we will be having important conversations about the future of African tech. We’ve outlined the program schedule so you can plan around it. Be there! Safaricom and M-PESA split gains momentum in Kenya To Lagos, with love Can Nigeria’s homegrown cloud providers beat global giants? Starlink in regulatory crosshairs in Nigeria The World Wide Web3 Opportunities Regulation Safaricom and M-PESA split gains momentum in Kenya Image Source: Andertoons In 2016, Kenya’s communications regulator, the Communications Authority (CA), commissioned a UK-based consultancy firm, Analysys Mason (AM), to investigate the competitive landscape of the local telecoms market. In leaked reports from 2017, AM initially recommended that Safaricom, Kenya’s lead telecom operator, separate its carrier business from its mobile money services (M-PESA). However, in a subsequent official report, AM reversed its stance, arguing that such a split would be “disproportionate.” Since then, regulators and lawmakers have pressed Safaricom to separate its voice, data, and SMS business from its other operations. In 2021, a parliamentary bill aimed at compelling Safaricom to split was introduced but failed to gain sufficient support. The bill, Kenya ICT (Amendment) Bill, was revived in 2022 and received its first hearing. That same year, Airtel Kenya, the country’s second-largest operator, separated its mobile money services from its core business. On September 28, Kenyan members of parliament (MPs) held a second deliberation on the proposal to split Safaricom, signalling their continued intent to push for the separation. While Safaricom has resisted the split, it hinted at plans—through its CEO Peter Ndegwa—to form a holding company (HoldCo) in 2025 with divisions for its various business lines. Under this new structure, M-PESA, which accounts for nearly half of Safaricom’s revenue, would become a subsidiary within the same business as data, voice, and messaging. However, a key obstacle to the split is a KES 75 billion ($581 million) tax bill. Safaricom executives have met with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to discuss a potential tax waiver, but the outcomes of these discussions remain unclear. Read Moniepoint’s Case Study on Funding Women After losing their mother, Azeezat and her siblings struggled to keep Olaiya Foods afloat. Now, with Moniepoint, they’re transforming Nigeria’s local buka scene. Click here for a deep dive into how Moniepoint is helping her and other women entrepreneurs overcome their funding challenges. Moonshot To Lagos, with love Image Source: TechCabal Lagos has an aura that makes it a strong contender for best African city. From the bustling metropolis on the mainland to the open, tree-laden streets of Victoria Island, it’s the perfect concoction of the African urban experience. What also stood out to TechCabal’s Southern Africa reporter, Ephraim Modise—who flew in from Botswana last Friday—is the sheer amount of startup activity in one of Africa’s biggest VC cash destinations. Billboards of some of Africa’s most recognisable startups, like Chowdeck and LagRide, are strewn around the city. I also spotted the billboard for Moonshot, one of the prime African tech ecosystem events happening today at the Eko Convention Centre! As a self-titled foodie, seeing Chowdeck and Glovo drivers paddling around the city to deliver plates of happiness warmed my taste buds. I, too, placed my fair share of orders on the delivery app. LagRide and Uber’s rides helped me to get around. One thing that stood out to me was the amount of horn-honking on Lagos roads, showing that everyone is always in a hurry when you are one of Africa’s leading economic hubs. The next two days will be spent interacting with founders, regulators, investors and more tech stakeholders at Moonshot. If you are around, come say hi! Issue USD and Euro accounts with Fincra Whether you run an online marketplace, a remittance fintech, a payroll, a freelance platform or a cross-border payment app, Fincra’s multicurrency account API allows you to instantly create accounts in USD and EUR for customers without the stress of setting up a local account. Get started today. Startups Can Nigeria’s homegrown cloud providers beat global giants? Image Source: TechCabal Nigeria’s cloud computing market is growing big. While the market has been dominated by global giants like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, homegrown cloud providers are gearing up to dominate the space. These homegrown cloud providers are aiming to serve the likes of banks, pension funds and startups all in need of large storage spaces. Two days ago, open banking startup Okra, after launching Nebula—its local cloud infrastructure—announced that it had joined that race too. For these local cloud providers, the promise has been simple: offer respite to companies that are looking to cut dollar costs. While these homegrown cloud providers offer affordable alternatives to global giants, it raises the question of how they can maintain lower prices given their reliance on established brands like Huawei and Azure. One obvious answer might be that local providers are offering low prices to gain market share. However, another contrarian answer we got from a cloud analyst is that lower prices from local providers could be attributed to their focus on providing basic services that meet the needs of startups, rather than offering highly customisable options. Local providers are also able to offer lower prices because they have lower operating costs than the established players. They generally leverage their existing infrastructure. In the end, while customers might care about pricing they also care about the reliability of the cloud service providers—whether it’s from a local cloud provider or not. Introducing Pay with Pocket on Paystack Checkout Paystack merchants in Nigeria can now accept payments from
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Oyo State Recruitment 2024: All roles, application requirements
The Oyo State Civil Service Commission has officially commenced its 2024 recruitment process, presenting a wide array of job opportunities across multiple ministries. Below is a detailed summary of the available roles, job descriptions, and the qualifications required for potential candidates. Ministry of Finance Accountant II (GL.08)Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a recognised university. Candidates must have passed the Public Service Examination (PSE) conducted by ASCON between 2021 and 2024. Higher Executive Officer (Accounts) (GL.08)Requirements: Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy, Business Administration, or Banking and Finance from a recognised polytechnic. Auditor II (GL.08)Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a recognised university. Higher Executive Officer (Audit) (GL.08)Requirements: HND in Accountancy, Business Administration, or Banking and Finance. Inspector of Taxes II (GL.08)Requirements: A degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Banking and Finance, or Economics, with Accounting as a specialisation from a recognised university. Higher Executive Officer (Revenue) (GL.08)Requirements: HND in Accountancy, Business Administration, or Banking and Finance. Start Application Here Ministry of Education Education Officer II (GL.08)Requirements: A degree in Education, or a relevant subject plus a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Adult Education Officer II (GL.08)Requirements: A degree in Adult Education, or a relevant subject plus a Postgraduate Certificate in Adult Education. Start Application Here Ministry of Trade and Investments Registrar of Cooperative Societies II (GL.08)Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Economics, Agriculture, Law, Business Administration, or Accounting. Candidates must have passed the Public Service Examination (PSE) between 2021 and 2024. Higher Cooperative Officer (GL.08)Requirements: HND in Accountancy or Business Administration from a recognised institution. Start Application Here Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development Lands Officer II (GL.08)Requirements: A degree in Estate Management or Land Economy. Higher Estate Officer (GL.08)Requirements: A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Estate Management from a recognised institution. Surveyor II (GL.08)Requirements: A degree in Surveying, Survey Engineering, Geodetic Science, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), or other related disciplines from a recognised university. Higher Technical Officer (Survey) (GL.08)Requirements: A HND in Surveying from a recognised institution. Town Planning Officer II (GL.08)Requirements: A degree in Urban and Regional Planning or Town Planning, or a Professional Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning from a recognised institution. Higher Technical Officer (Town Planning) (GL.08)Requirements: A HND in Town Planning from a recognised institution. Start Application Here Ministry of Works Electrical Engineer I (GL.09)Requirements: A degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN). Higher Technical Officer (Electrical) (GL.08)Requirements: A HND in Electrical Engineering or a related field from a recognised institution. Civil Engineer I (GL.09)Requirements: A degree in Civil Engineering, registered with COREN. Higher Technical Officer (Civil) (GL.08)Requirements: A HND in Civil Engineering or a related field from a recognised institution. Mechanical Engineer I (GL.09)Requirements: A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, eligible for registration with COREN. Higher Technical Officer (Mechanical) (GL.08)Requirements: A HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a recognised institution. Start Application Here Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources Veterinary Officer (GL.12)Requirements: A degree in Veterinary Medicine, registered by the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), and successful completion of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or possession of an NYSC Exemption Certificate. Agricultural Officer II (GL.08)Requirements: A degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics, Horticulture, Crop Science, or Crop Production. Animal Health Technologist II (GL.08)Requirements: A HND in Animal Health from a recognised institution. Higher Agricultural Technologist (GL.08)Requirements: A HND in Agricultural Science or Technology from a recognised institution. Forest Officer II (GL.08)Requirements: A degree in Forestry, Forest Resource Management, Agronomy, Plant Zoology, Botany, Biology, or any other related field from a recognised university. Start Application Here Office of the Head of Service Administrative Officer II (GL.08)Requirements: A degree in any of the Social Science or Humanities disciplines from a recognised university. Candidates must have passed the Public Service Examination (PSE) between 2021 and 2024. Higher Executive Officer (General Duties) (GL.08)Requirements: A HND in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Banking and Finance from a recognised institution. Start Application Here Ministry of Culture and Tourism Cultural Officer II (GL.08)Requirements: A degree in Fine Arts, Music, Theatrical Arts, English Literature, Linguistics, or Journalism from a recognised institution. Tourism Officer II (GL.08)Requirements: A degree in Arts, Tourism, or Social Sciences from a recognised university. Start Application Here Ministry of Information Information and Public Relations Officer II (GL.08)Requirements: A degree in Arts, Journalism, Social Sciences, or English from a recognised university. Higher Executive Officer (Information) (GL.08)Requirements: A HND in Mass Communication or Journalism from a recognised institution. Start Application Here Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion Social Welfare Officer II (GL.08)Requirements: A degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, or Physical and Health Education from a recognised university. Assistant Social Welfare Officer I (GL.07)Requirements: A National Certificate in Education (NCE) with a specialisation in Social Studies or Home Economics. Start Application Here Ministry of Youth and Sports Youth Development Officer II (GL.08)Requirements: A degree in Youth Work, Social Sciences, or Physical and Health Education from a recognised university. Youth Development Assistant (GL.07)Requirements: A National Certificate in Education (NCE) in Social Sciences or Physical and Health Education from a recognised college or institution. Start Application Here Ministry of Environment Environmental Health Officer II (GL.08)Requirements: A degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Management, Pollution Control, or related fields from a recognised university. Higher Environmental Health Technologist (GL.08)Requirements: A HND in Environmental Science from a recognised institution. Start Application Here Ministry of Justice State Counsel I (GL.09)Requirements: A candidate legally qualified to practise as a Barrister and Solicitor in Nigeria to apply for this role in the Oyo State Recruitment 2024. Start Application Here Final thoughts on Oyo State Recruitment 2024 Interested applicants can submit their applications via the Oyo State Civil Service Commission recruitment portal. Before applying, ensure that you meet the necessary qualifications for your desired position. See the full steps for application here.
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How to apply on the Oyo state civil service employment portal 2024
The Oyo State Government has officially opened the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Portal for 2024. This announcement brings opportunities for qualified candidates seeking employment in various departments within the civil service. The Oyo state employment portal 2024 is now accessible to applicants ready to contribute to the development of the state. How to access the Oyo state employment portal 2024 The recruitment process is now fully online, and interested individuals can visit the Oyo state employment portal 2024 via the link https://csc.jobportal.oyostate.gov.ng. The portal provides a comprehensive guide on available positions, requirements, and application procedures. Candidates must ensure they meet the specific criteria for each position before applying. Available positions on the Oyo state employment portal 2024 The Oyo state employment portal 2024 features several openings in key sectors of the government. Available positions include, but are nmot limited to: Administrative Officers: Overseeing government functions and ensuring smooth operations in various ministries. Education Officers: Enhancing the educational sector by contributing to policy-making and school management. Healthcare Workers: Supporting public health initiatives across the state. Engineers and Surveyors: Involved in infrastructure development projects and maintenance. See the full roles and the requirements to apply here. Each position has its unique requirements, and applicants must submit necessary credentials through the portal to be considered. Application Guidelines Here are essential steps for submitting an application via the Oyo state 2024 recruitment portal: Create an Account: First-time applicants must visit and register on the official portal by providing basic personal information. Browse vacancies: Search for relevant job listings in the portal. Submit your application: Upload all required documents, including your CV, certificates, NIN, and passport photograph. Follow-Up: Keep track of your application status by regularly checking the portal for updates. Eligibility criteria To qualify for positions listed on the Oyo state recruitment portal 2024, applicants must: Be Nigerian citizens. Hold the required educational qualifications for the desired job. Be physically and mentally fit for service. Be within the age limits specified for each position. Final thoughts The launch of the Oyo state recruitment portal 2024 signals a fresh wave of recruitment for individuals aiming to join the civil service. By adhering to the application guidelines and ensuring eligibility, candidates can take advantage of this opportunity.
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