This study was a meta-analysis approach involving 35 published journal articles related to minimizing unemployment among Nigeria graduates through Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The related materials were downloaded from web data base using keywords such as; Technical education in Nigeria as a panacea for unemployment of youths, role of TVET in skill training were some of the keywords used to select the relevant materials from data web-based providers like; Science direct, Google scholar, Springer and Willey online library. 35 published Journals articles were downloaded and reviewed for the study but only 16 journals out of the 35 were found to have met the requirements of the study. The finding of the meta-analysis revealed that most of the study carried out laid emphasis on TVET as a tool for poverty reduction among youths. Only few of the literatures discussed on matters that relates to Nigeria graduates’ unemployment and strategies for its reduction. Some recommendations were stated which included a holistic revamping of TVET among others. Suggestions for further studies were outlined.
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