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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…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State to compensate Jennifer Elohor, a 28-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member from Delta State, with N100 million for alleged assault and humiliation by members of the state-owned security outfit, Agunechemba. Elohor, who…
In a landmark move to tackle menstrual health challenges faced by millions of women and girls, the Federal Government of Nigeria has validated and adopted its first-ever National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM). The policy was formally endorsed during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja, convened by…
As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations, youth from across the globe have come together to issue a bold and unified call for peace, cooperation, and a shared future. In a historic declaration titled the…
In commemoration of the International Youth Day Celebration, Youths have been advised to be drivers and changers for a productive economy. The National Youth Council of Nigeria NYCN has called on Nigerian youths to embrace patriotism, innovation, and productivity, declaring that the time has come to move beyond mere potential…
