By Jacinta Nwachukwu Plan International Nigeria, a development and humanitarian organisation on Friday, called for improved budgetary allocation to enhance youth development, especially in the areas of software, education and digital skills. Mr Tunde Aremu, the Policy, Research and Influencing Manager of the organisation made the call in Abuja, duringContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Ministry of Youth Development, through the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), in partnership with Cascador, will provide five million Naira each in non-dilutive funding to expand entrepreneurial opportunities for eight youth founders. Mrs Omolara Esan, Director, Information and Public Relations Department in the ministry disclosed thisContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Synergy Child Protection and Youth Development Initiative, an NGO, has urged governments at all levels to strengthen youth-focused programmes, particularly for vulnerable and marginalised youths. The Executive Director of the organisation, Mr Pannan Henry, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has said youth empowerment must translate into jobs, innovation and sustainable development. Orelope-Adefulire said this in a keynote address at the 2026 iHEAL Global Youth Impact Forum in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria’s estimated population of more than 238 million makes it Africa’s most populous country and the sixth most populous in the world. Yet, experts say the country’s greatest demographic challenge lies not in the size of its population, but in how it harnesses its youthful population. AboutContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has urged youths in the country to remain ambitious, resilient and engaged in national affairs, saying their voices, ideas and participation matter. Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja in a message to Nigerian youths to markContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu President of the Niger Delta Youth Network (NDYN), Comrade Scott Ogunseri, has urged youths across the Niger Delta to remain focused, disciplined, and committed to development. Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja to commemorate the 2026 International Youth Day, Ogunseri said theContinue Reading
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta Musaddiq Kabir Adam, the Senior Special Assistant on Open Government Partnership (OGP) to the Kano State Governor, says that youth participation in governance has recorded steady progress under the administration of Gov. Abba Yusuf. Adam stated this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Behavioural and Social Insight Initiative (BSI), an NGO, has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, schools, faith-based organisations and development partners to address rising opioid misuse and drug abuse among young Nigerians. Opioids are a class of powerful drugs that include prescription pain relievers, illegalContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Primate of All Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, has urged Nigerian youths to resist being used as political thugs by self-serving politicians. Speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the 15th Anglican Chancellors, Registrars, and Legal Officers Conference (ACRLOC) on Tuesday in Abuja,Continue Reading
