News as it breaks
Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially flagged off the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) nationwide skills acquisition programme aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with practical and employable skills. The initiative, launched as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and drive economic growth, is expected to provide…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched its Field Awareness Campaign in The Gambia, aimed at strengthening youth engagement and promoting regional integration among young people across West Africa. The campaign was officially launched on June 15, 2026, at Gambia Senior Secondary School, where more than 250…
The reported rescue of two young girls allegedly abducted by bandits in Ohafia, Abia State, has sparked widespread reactions, with many Nigerians praising the courage and unity displayed by local youths who reportedly took matters into their own hands to secure the victims’ freedom. According to accounts circulating on social…
The Amalgamation of Regional Youth Organizations of Nigeria (ARYON) has passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing economic reforms, youth empowerment initiatives and infrastructure projects as evidence of progress under the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the youth coalition also endorsed…
China has encouraged Nigerian youths to embrace Mandarin language studies and cultural exchange programmes as a means of strengthening ties between both countries and expanding global opportunities. The call was made during the 19th Nigeria Division of the Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Secondary School Students and the…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged young Nigerians to resist ethnic and religious divisions, warning that such narratives are often promoted by politicians who lack credible ideas and vision. In an open letter addressed to young Nigerians and published on his X account on Thursday, Obi reflected…
Nigeria and China have renewed their commitment to strengthening youth-focused cooperation, with both countries calling for deeper collaboration in innovation, trade, education, and cultural exchange as part of efforts to advance bilateral relations. Speaking at the China-Nigeria Youth Exchange Seminar in Abuja, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy…
Suspected cultists have brutally murdered the President of the Omoku Youth Federation, Comrade Ifeanyi Azuazu, and his aide, Chigozie Oluwu, during a late-night attack in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State. The incident occurred at a popular drinking spot along Ogolo Street, off Palace Road, where eyewitnesses…
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…
