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Young leaders from across West Africa have converged at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja for the Youth Creative Conference 2025, a two-day engagement focused on the African Union’s flagship initiative, Silencing the Guns by 2030. The event, was organized by the ECOWAS Commission in partnership with the African Union…
“Africa has the resources, human capital, and creativity to drive global growth. But growth without inclusivity is fragile, and prosperity without equity is unsustainable,” the minister declared. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for a bold shift from aid-driven models to investment-led strategies that…
ECOWAS Launches Menstrual Hygiene Project to Empower Girls in Togo The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a new initiative in Togo aimed at raising awareness among young people on personal and menstrual hygiene. The pilot project, financed by the West African Health Organization (WAHO), seeks to…
Rescued Libya Returnee Warns Nigerian Youths: “Do Not Travel Through Dangerous Routes” A Nigerian returnee from Libya, Mercy Oluwagbenga, has issued a passionate warning to young Nigerians never to embark on irregular migration, describing her harrowing ordeal as modern-day slavery. “Whatever your situation, do not travel through…
The North Central Youth Council (NCYC) has officially endorsed the upcoming “Upward and Forward Only Conference” with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, scheduled for March 21-23, 2025, at the National Stadium in Abuja. This endorsement reflects the NCYC’s commitment to youth empowerment and leadership development, aligning with the conference’s objectives. In a…
Twani Foundation Engages Youths on Mentorship Trainings and Skills Development An NGO, Twani Foundation has emphasized the urgent need for sustained mentorship of young people in various areas of entrepreneurship to ensure they are self reliant. The Founder of the NGO, Ms. Angel Twani gave the indication during the Nigeria…
The Enugu State Government has dismissed the illegal sit-at-home order by faceless persons, noting that the state has since moved on from that era. Therefore, the government directed citizens to go about their lawful businesses, as the security agencies and infrastructure had covered every inch of Enugu State to ensure…
The Kebbi State Government, has constituted a panel of enquiry of nine members on the recent protest by the students of College of Health Sciences and Technology Jega. The panel to be headed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Hussaini Abdullahi Zuru, is to identify the courses of…
President Bola Tinubu has demanded the Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to conduct a thorough investigation into the harrowing experience of the Nigerian National Football Team, the Super Eagles at the hands of their hosts and the Libyan authorities. The President also demanded the adoption of…
A Group, the Arewa Youth for Peaceful Coexistence says the present government is working in the interest of Nigeria and should be supported instead of being protested against. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the Chairman of the FCT Chapter of the Group, Mr. Mark Ogar said such protest could cause chaos…
