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The Federal Government has says it is commitment to strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as part of efforts to empower Nigerian youths, promote self-reliance, and reduce unemployment across the country. The Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad Sa’id, made this known during an inspection visit…
The League of Yoruba Youth for Advocacy and Good Governance has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commending his administration’s economic reforms and policies aimed at strengthening governance and youth empowerment. Speaking at the League’s annual summit in Abuja with the theme “Evaluation of the Renewed Hope Agenda:…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that some Nigerian internet fraudsters, popularly called Yahoo boys, possess remarkable intelligence and creativity that could be redirected toward innovation and national development. Speaking in Onitsha, Anambra State, at the Golden Health Conference themed “Money Beyond Wealth,” Obi said many…
About 200 selected Adolescent Girls, Young Women and Girls with Disabilities in Bauchi metropolis have commenced a six-month skills acquisition training in nine Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics STEAM courses. The training is part of the STEAMinists Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) project, aimed at empowering participants with practical skills…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, has urged Nigerians to desist from participating in the planned “Free Nnamdi Kanu” protest slated for October 20, 2025. A statement signed by the Chairman, Interim Management Committee, NYCN, Mr. Buhari Shehu, expresses concern that the planned protest will lead to a breakdown…
In a move that underscores its commitment to inclusive democracy, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a landmark pilot project to integrate young people into election observation missions across the region. The five-day training, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, is preparing 22 young observers from 11 ECOWAS…
The ECOWAS Commission has launched a two-day media training workshop focused on equipping journalists with tools to counter misinformation, fake news, and anti-democratic narratives across West Africa as a bold move to safeguard democratic values and strengthen information integrity in the region, the. The training, held from October 13 to 14,…
In a world where many young professionals are seeking local opportunities, a group of 12 passionate Nigerians is choosing a higher path — to serve, teach, and heal beyond Nigeria’s borders. These individuals are the latest cohort deployed under the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), a federal government initiative designed…
The UK Government has launched a two-month sports-based empowerment programme in Lagos aimed at equipping vulnerable young people with life skills, discipline, and resilience against crime. The initiative, which runs from September to November 2025, is being implemented in three Lagos Local Government Areas — Ajeromi (Boxing), Ikorodu (Boxing and…
The Lagos State Government has hosted the 2025 Job Fair, attracting more than 5,000 young job seekers, graduates, and entrepreneurs, alongside over 300 organisations across sectors such as ICT, finance, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, media, and the creative industries. In a statement on Friday, the government said the annual event was…
