24 April 2025
03:19

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Category: Youth

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NYSC Member Launches N21m Cemetery Fence Project to Curb Vandalism in Abuja

Wendy R.

In a remarkable act of community service, Ukpevo Faith, a 24-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, has embarked on an ambitious project to build a perimeter fence around the Durumi Cemetery in Abuja. The initiative, estimated to cost over N21 million, aims to protect the burial ground from vandalism and restore dignity to the resting place of departed loved ones. The Accounting graduate from the University of Abuja was inspired to take action after participating in a community cleaning exercise at the cemetery. Moved by the site’s deteriorating condition, she launched the perimeter fencing project to provide long-term protection…

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APC Youth Leader, MC Tagwaye Declares AMAC Chairmanship Bid Under SDP

Wendy R.

A Former Youth leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Simon Obinna, also known as MC Tagwaye, has declared his intention to contest the chairmanship of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) under the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The aspirant has pledged to prioritize education, youth empowerment, and grassroots economic development if elected. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Dr. Obinna revealed that his decision to leave the APC stemmed from his disillusionment with the party’s direction and what he described as a departure from its founding principles. > “The APC no longer prioritizes the welfare and progress of Nigerians,”…

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“FG Launches National Skills Programme to Empower 1 Million Youths, Tackle Unemployment”

Wendy R.

In a significant move to combat youth unemployment and foster economic growth, the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development has launched a nationwide training initiative in partnership with development organization, Stability and Sustenance. Announcing the programme during a press briefing in Abuja, the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development, Sadiq Rabiu, revealed that the Federal Government plans to empower one million Nigerians across all six geopolitical zones. The initiative aims to equip young Nigerians with the practical tools and knowledge needed to transform their talents into profitable ventures and become job creators. “This…

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Over 50 Youths Commence Telecom Training To Boost Employment, Digital Skills

Wendy R.

In a strategic move to bolster youth empowerment and reduce unemployment, over 50 young Nigerians have commenced intensive training in telecommunications technology, including operations, installation, maintenance, and equipment deployment. The pilot initiative, a collaboration between the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and civil society organization Grassroots Bridge Builders, is designed to equip participants with industry-relevant skills to promote self-reliance and contribute to Nigeria’s growing digital economy. Speaking at the launch of the Empowerment and Skill Acquisition Project in Abuja, the Director General of NASRDA, Dr. Mathew Adepoju, emphasized the programme’s relevance in addressing the acute shortage of skilled…

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NYSC Now Open to HND Graduates: Federal Government Ends Longstanding Exclusion

Wendy R.

In a major policy breakthrough, the long-standing exclusion of Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program has been officially resolved. However, the new directive applies exclusively to full-time HND graduates, ensuring their eligibility for mobilization.   The resolution follows a high-level meeting between the Director-General of NYSC and the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa. In an official statement, Dr. Alausa emphasized that the decision reflects the Ministry’s commitment to promoting fairness, inclusivity, and equity within the education system.   To streamline the process, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has been instructed…

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Youth Groups Threaten Nationwide Protests Over Senator Natasha’s Suspension

Wendy R.

In a bold stance against what they term a “blatant abuse of power,” several prominent northern youth organizations have strongly condemned the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan. The North Central Youth Council (NCYC), Northern Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN), Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), and Arewa Youth Union (AYU) have decried the move as unconstitutional and politically motivated. At a joint press conference, the youth groups labeled the suspension as “a joke taken too far” by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, insisting that democracy must not be personalized. They emphasized that no senator should be suspended for more than…

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Government Delays Cash Backing, Corps Members Still Receiving Old Stipend

Wendy R.

Despite a substantial budgetary allocation of N372.9 billion for corps members’ allowances in the 2025 fiscal year, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is yet to implement the promised increase in corps members’ stipends, five months after its announcement.   The new allowance, raised from N33,000 to N77,000 in line with the new minimum wage law signed in May 2024, was announced by the NYSC in September 2024. However, corps members have yet to receive the revised payments due to delays in cash backing from the Federal Government.   With an estimated 333,000 corps members mobilized annually across three batches—A,…

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Omoyele Swore Joins Legal Team Defending Corps Member in Free Speech Controversy

Wendy R.

Human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has expressed his support for Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member facing criticism after her viral video critiquing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Sowore announced on X that he had met with Uguamaye in Lagos and would accompany her, along with a team of lawyers, to her appointment with the NYSC Local Government Inspector (LGI).   In the video shared on Monday, Sowore stated: “The journey with youth Corper, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, has commenced in Lagos. She is scheduled to appear before the LGI today and we will…

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Stakeholders Urge Dedicated Health Finance Policy for Vulnerable Youth

Wendy R.

At the recent Youth Health Financing Dialogue in Abuja, stakeholders emphasized the urgent need for a dedicated health finance policy focused on addressing the healthcare challenges faced by unemployed and vulnerable youth groups in Nigeria. The call follows the release of the ‘Youth Health Access’ survey, which identified significant financial barriers that hinder these youth groups from accessing essential healthcare services. Organized by the Development Education Network (DEAN) Initiative in partnership with Irish Aid, the event sought to explore actionable solutions to these pressing issues. The Youth Health Access survey report provided an in-depth analysis of the health struggles young…

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NYSC Members Decry FG’s Delay in Paying N77,000 Allowance

Wendy R.

Despite the Federal Government’s promise to increase the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) allowance from N33,000 to N77,000 starting in February 2025, corps members across the country have expressed frustration over the continued delay in implementation. Findings had it that the NYSC has yet to commence payment of the new allowance, with corps members confirming they only received N33,000 for February. A corps member serving in Abia State, who spoke on condition of anonymity, criticized the government’s failure to fulfill its commitment. “The N33,000 is not enough. We cover accommodation, feeding, and transport costs ourselves. The government keeps making promises…

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