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• [New] The establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development demonstrates Nigeria's commitment to unlocking the livestock sector's potential to strengthen food security, create jobs, and drive economic growth. FARA Africa
• [New] AI will displace jobs in China much faster than it creates them, straining employment, wages and the social security system. Merics
• [New] The public increasingly worries about job security amid estimates that robots could replace at least 70% of China's manufacturing jobs. Merics
• [New] The Chief of the Ghanaian Naval Staff underscored the growing threat of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, which jeopardises food security in countries like Ghana, where the fishing industry provides jobs for 100000 citizens and fish constitutes 60% of the protein intake. defenceWeb
• One in eight jobs has already been displaced by AI, and it added that addressing worker concerns about job security will also be a focus in 2025. Business Insider
• Wider AI adoption will require new social norms, clearer national security rules and more U.S. energy capacity as public concern grows over jobs, data centers and regulation. Newsweek
• With continued uncertainty from U.S. tariff threats, British Columbians are increasingly concerned about the security of their jobs and the economic sustainability of their communities, the provincial government said. CityNews Vancouver
• Security professionals will continue to rank among the best jobs 2026, offering both purpose and prestige in an uncertain digital world. Emeritus
• The best way to manage the risk of insider jobs is monitoring user behaviour, enforcing strict access controls and fostering a security-conscious culture. SKY
• Quantum information science and technology will provide transformational capabilities that will drive American innovation, power economic growth, generate high-paying jobs, and bolster national security. The White House
• Foreign direct investment flows from the EU to India are expected to increase by €100 billion over the next decade, creating one million jobs and strengthening the EU's economic security by diversifying supply chains away from China. Lupicinio
• Moving at pace to electrify Britain and deliver clean, homegrown energy will unlock greater energy security, lower bills for good, cleaner air, thousands of good jobs and action on the climate crisis following record British heatwaves. Electricity Info
• Hydrogen energy is a promising opportunity to create Georgia jobs, strengthen American energy security, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in multiple sectors, including transportation, Sen. U.S. Senator of Georgia Jon Ossoff
• As Jobs and Skills Australia notes, security employment is projected to grow 14.2% through 2029 - a signal that demand already outstrips supply and will not correct quickly. Tech Guide
• Cisco Systems said it will cut nearly 4,000 jobs as part of a restructuring aimed at shifting more investment into AI infrastructure, silicon, optics, and security. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin

Last updated: 07 September 2026