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Tag: Youths

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Nigerian News

Youth leaders hail Omidiran’s appointment as FCC chairman

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL) has congratulated Hon. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran on her appointment as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) by President Bola Ahmed …

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Nigerian News

Mothers should take responsibilities, monitor their children’s activities – NCWS president

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 - by Blessing Okola

The President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Federal Capital Territory, Chapter, Hajiya Hadiza Abdullahi Umar, has denounced the anti-social activities of some Nigerian youths. The NCWS president, …

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Sports

Group launches sport-based initiative to counter youth violence in Kaduna

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 - by Alabi Abdul

As part of measures to reduce violent extremism to its barest minimum and build peace, the Nonviolent Network of Africa Peace Builders (NNAPB) has unveiled plans to launch a new …

Group launches sport-based initiative to counter youth violence in Kaduna Read More
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Politics

BOSYA, lawmaker facilitate safe return of stranded Borno youths from Mali

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Three youths from Southern Borno state who were stranded in Mali have safely returned home following the combined efforts of the Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA) and the Member representing …

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Nigerian News

Youth groups hail NNPCL GCEO, kick against political manipulation

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

A coalition of youth groups and civil society organizations under the banner of the Coalition of Geo-political Youth Association of Nigeria and Civil Societies has commended the recent reforms at …

Youth groups hail NNPCL GCEO, kick against political manipulation Read More
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Security & Crime

Division dogs Osun youth groups over confab lips

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 - by Lateef Ibrahim

Division has hit the youth groups in Osun state over the list for the national youth conference. The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), said that the protesting youth group …

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Nigerian News

FG moves to recognise ‘Youth Work’ as a profession

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 - by Donald Iorchir

The federal government Thursday took a decisive step towards institutionalising youth development by seeking formal recognition of ‘Youth Work’ as a distinct profession in Nigeria. Youth work is a profession …

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Letters

Youth council calls for due process amid Akpabio-Akpoti controversy

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025 - by Alabi Abdul

  The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has called on all parties involved in the ongoing allegations between President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to …

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Minister of Youth Development Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim
Nigerian News

36,000 participants expected as FG unveils portal for youth confab registration  

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 - by Donald Iorchir

The federal government Monday June 16, 2025 unveiled the registration portal for the national youth conference, otherwise known as  the youth confab. Announcing this at a press conference in Abuja, Minister …

36,000 participants expected as FG unveils portal for youth confab registration   Read More
Nigerian News / Opinion

Our curriculum is designed to equip trainees with hands-on skills – NIIT

June 14, 2025June 14, 2025 - by Dennis Essang 

The Centre Head, National institute of information Technology (NIIT), Port Harcourt Centre, Mr. Precious Ogulu, said the institute has a comprehensive curriculum delivered by expert instructors designed to equip the …

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Nigerian News

Gombe Police enforce ban on weapons to curb thuggery

June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 - by Auwal Ahmad

To ensure public safety and clamp down on rising incidents of thuggery especially during festive periods and large gatherings, the Gombe state Police command  Thursday announced a series of sweeping …

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Nigerian News

65,000 Kebbi youth to enjoy 2nd phase of Kaura cares

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 - by Muhammad Sadisu Abubakar

A total of 65,000 youth are penciled down to enjoy the 2nd phase of the Kaura cares scheme of N100,000 grant each, in Kebbi state in furtherance of entrepreneurship support …

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Minister of Youth Development Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim
Nigerian News

Minister calls for promotion of Nigeria’s culinary

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 - by Donald lorchir

The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, Monday, attended the official launch of the Naija Food Festival in Lagos, organised by Hunter TV Africa. The minister expressed delight at …

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Politics

Upscaling skills for Nigerians begins soon – Arogundade 

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 - by Ahmid Lawal

The National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) has kick-started activities to commence the skills upscaling for Nigerians across the country under the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to …

Upscaling skills for Nigerians begins soon – Arogundade  Read More
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Security & Crime

Youths protest EFCC harassment, midnight raids in Edo 

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 - by Patrick Ahanor

Angry youths, Tuesday, protested alleged incessant harassment by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Benin City, the Edo state capital. The youths who defied the early …

Youths protest EFCC harassment, midnight raids in Edo  Read More
Nigerian News

Tinubu’s youth focused-appointments sign of inclusivity – Engr. Okpe 

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 - by Agi Onda

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Somi Solar and Electricals Limited, Engr. Samson Okpe, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his youth-focused appointments, noting that the development is a sign …

Tinubu’s youth focused-appointments sign of inclusivity – Engr. Okpe  Read More
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Nigerian News

FG to empower 650,000 youth with digital skills, others – Minister 

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 - by Uko Etim

  The federal government is believed to be making plans to empower no fewer than 650,000 youth with technical, vocational and digital skills in the next two years, blueprint has …

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Business

ACF, AYCF, NAN hail Kida, Ojulari’s appointment as NNPCL chair, GCEO

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 - by Alabi Abdul

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has welcomed the appointment of Ahmad Musa Kida as the new Chairman Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Bashir Bayo Ojulari …

ACF, AYCF, NAN hail Kida, Ojulari’s appointment as NNPCL chair, GCEO Read More
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Nigerian News

NYCN hails Tinubu’s new NNPCL appointments, demands probe of Edo killings

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 - by Paul Okah

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu “for his visionary leadership in appointing a new management team for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited …

NYCN hails Tinubu’s new NNPCL appointments, demands probe of Edo killings Read More
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Nigerian News

NDE empowers 446 youths, women with loans, equipment in Akwa Ibom

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 - by Uko Etim

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) through the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative, has empowered 446 youths , women and persons with disabilities with vocational tools and start-up loans in Akwa …

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Nigerian News

NDE assures Plateau youth of job creation 

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 - by Muhammad Tanko Shittu 

The Director General National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Hon. Silas Agara, has reassured of the directorate’s commitment to support nano and small scale enterprises aimed at creating job opportunities for …

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Nigerian News

NDE distributes loans, resettlement packages to 389 Adamawa youth, women 

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 - by Muazu Abari

  The federal government has commenced  the disbursement of resettlement packages and loans to 33,692 youth, women and the physically challenged across the 36 states of the federation and the …

NDE distributes loans, resettlement packages to 389 Adamawa youth, women  Read More
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Features

How Nigeria can overcome ‘Japa’ syndrome

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 - by KEHINDE OSASONA

No doubt, the mass exodus of Nigerians caused by ‘Japa’ syndrome has not only led to a significant depletion of skilled and semi-skilled professionals, it is yet to wane. In this …

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Business

NADDC holds youth summit to unlock opportunities in automotive sector

September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 - by Benjamin Samson

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), in collaboration with the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Youth Initiatives, Monitoring, and Delivery, is set to host …

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Nigerian News

Nigerian youths forging the future one click at a time

August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 - by CHIZOBA OGBECHE

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Development, last week, convened a Youth Dialogue in commemoration of the International Youth Day (IYD) underscoring the …

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Opinion

Cautionary concerns in conflict communication

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The Tinubu phenomenon: Lessons in political durability

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On Monday, 1st September 2025, I was elated to witness Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state honour our dear ...

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Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

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