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CAREERTIP : Mastering effective communication skills can lead to salaries or career growth in today’s digital age

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Even in an era of advanced technology like ChatGPT, which can assist in drafting various kinds of writing, it remains crucial to acquire effective communication skills. Beyond merely conveying information, the ability to speak and write well holds immense value. Knowing how to communicate effectively allows individuals to convey their thoughts, ideas, and emotions in a clear, concise, and engaging manner, fostering stronger connections and relationships in both personal and professional settings. It’s important to understand that effective communication skills are the opposite of constant, careless chatter. Speaking more doesn’t make you a better communicator. True mastery lies in message quality. Active listening One of the foremost effective communication skills involves no speaking at all: active listening. This skill involves hearing words and truly comprehending the message, empathizing with the speaker, and responding appropriately. Contrary to the belief that speaking more is th
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NEWS: Nigeria’s construction industry to return to growth after painful year

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The Nigerian Construction industry decline in 2020 was caused by Covid-19 restrictions and a drop in demand for oil and gas, which accounts for 65% of government revenues.


According to economic analyst Global Data Nigeria’s construction market is due to increase 3.2% annually between 2022 and 2025, supported by state investment in the infrastructure and energy sector.

To oversee infrastructure investment, the government has created Infra-Co, a $2.7bn fund backed by the central bank, the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority and the Africa Finance Corporation.

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Growth will also be helped by the 2021 Appropriation Bill, which provides a road map for the country’s post-Covid-19 economic recovery.

A third factor in the passage of a Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), whcih cuts taxes and increases production ceilings.

Dhananjay Sharma, GlobalData analyst, said: “The PIB augurs well for the Nigerian economy in general and the construction sector in particular, given delays in implementing key legislative reforms that have compounded problems for the sector, which is still suffering under the weight of OPEC+ output cuts and the impact of Covid-19.

“Nigeria’s oil and gas construction projects have a combined value of $140bn, of which $89bn relates to projects in the pre-execution stages. If all projects do proceed as planned and spending is evenly distributed over the construction phase, annual spending for 2021 is expected to be $8.2bn and could reach $25bn in 2023.”


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