South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has solicited partnership with Dangote Refinery to boost skill acquisition scheme for youths in the region. The Managing Director of the commission, Usoro Akpabio made the plea during a meeting with the President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote. The visit, which featured an extensive...
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President Bola Tinubu said the sweeping economic reforms underway in the country are intentionally crafted to equip Nigerian youths with globally competitive skills and secure a stronger future for the nation. The president made the remarks on Monday while hosting the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, at the State...
Youths in the south south region of the country have pledged their commitment towards amplifying regional voices for climate justice, policy inclusion and innovation linking local solutions to global efforts for a just transition and a climate resilient society. They have also affirmed their commitment for a sustainable and...
In a bold step under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI 2), the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Sokoto has launched training for 72 participants in the Environmental Beautification Training Scheme (EBTS) and Solar Energy Training Scheme (SETS). This follows the earlier rollout of RHEI...
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Chief Sunday Dare, has drawn the attention of the youths to the scores of policies initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which are benefiting young Nigerians, providing them with a platform to reach their potential and excel using their...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi delivered an inspiring call to action at the National Youth Rally celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON) at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Awka, hosted by the Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province. Addressing thousands of young Nigerians,...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Former lawmaker Dachung Musa Bagos has called on youths of Plateau North to take ownership of political positions as a way to demand accountability and shape the future of leadership in the state. Bagos, who represented Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency at the House...
ADC: We’re ready to give young Nigerians seat at the table, not as decoration but as decision makers
ADC: We’re ready to give young Nigerians seat at the table, not as decoration but as decision makers
In a bold move to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has pledged to prioritize youth inclusion in governance, promising young Nigerians a significant role in both elective and appointed positions. The commitment was announced during an event in Abuja on Tuesday, marking International Youth Day...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Governor Abdullahi Sule, of Nasarawa State, has appealed to the citizens of the state especially the youths, to study necessary technical courses that would afford them the opportunity to work in the sprouting Chinese mining companies in the state. The governor, made the call...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Chief Executive Officer of Scope Shelters Nigeria Limited, Alhaji Dr. AbdulHakeem Oyeniyi Bello, has called on Nigerian youth to embrace a positive mindset and view the country through a lens of hope and possibility rather than perpetual negativity. Dr. Bello gave the charge, Thursday,...
The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibrin, has sponsored 70 youths to study Masters Degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Engineering, among others, in India. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Jibrin (APC Kano-North), sent off the students at a ceremony on Saturday in Kano. He said...
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on youths across the country to unite and take the lead in the fight against corruption. Olukoyede made the call in Abuja on Wednesday while addressing stakeholders at a Town Hall Meeting in preparation for...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Nigerian youths have been urged to lead the charge in promoting accountability and transparency in governance, emphasizing their civic responsibility during a recent youth conference in Jos, Plateau State. Organized by The Mentor’s Guide in collaboration with the Usman Zumunta Musa Foundation and the...
Job Creation and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Secretariat (Office of the Vice-President) has entered into a partnership with Mr Innocent Idibia (Tuface) to galvanise public support for the MSMEs sector. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the partnership agreement was signed by Tuface and Mr...
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) says its five-year Strategic Action Plan (SAP) with special focus on the youth will sustain its efforts in the fight against corruption in the country. The Chairman of the ICPC, Dr Musa Aliyu, said this on Wednesday at the unveiling of SAP in...
The Minister of State for Youth Development, Hon. Ayodele Olawande, has appealed to Nigerian youths to be patient, saying “Rome was not built in a day”. Olawande made the call at a retirement dinner of Hajiya Walida Isa, Director, Corps Mobilisation, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Friday in...
Nigerian youths are politically marginalised and their potential have remained untapped, the Coordinator of the Rule of Law Development Foundation (ROLDF), Mr Joseph Daudu, SAN has said. Daudu, who is a former president of the the Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA), made this point during a Webinar Series, organised by...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Minister of Youth Development and Sports, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, has encouraged Nigerian youths to explore and invest in the various opportunities provided by the federal government. These opportunities include investment programs, agricultural schemes, soft and capital loans, entrepreneurship and skills acquisition trainings....
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah has advised the youth to imbibe the virtue of hard work and shun seeking shortcuts to success. He also admonished them to embrace technology and imbibe the virtues of courage and empathy to make a success out of their lives. Mbah gave the advice...