By Adeyemi Adeleye The Yoruba Youth Assembly (YYA) has passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu, citing “significant progress” in national transformation. YYA President, Mr Olarinde Thomas, said this in a statement issued in Lagos after the assembly’s strategic meeting held withContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging the trust deficit between the government and the Nigerian youth through targeted empowerment and protection frameworks. Ms Kehinde Awujoola, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Gender Matters to the Minister of Youth Development, gave this assurance in AbujaContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Mr Segun Tomori, the All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for Oshodi-Isolo II Federal Constituency in Lagos State, has pledged to push for youth empowerment through digital skills and promote grassroots sports. Tomori made the commitment on Monday in Abuja while declaringContinue Reading
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, has underscored the urgent need for Nigerian youths to understand and engage in addressing the root causes of conflictsContinue Reading
Search for Common Ground, a leading peacebuilding organisation, on Thursday inaugurated Advisory Committee of its Hustle Project, as a key step in reshaping narratives about young people in Nigeria’s North-WestContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus The Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA) has called on Muslims to sustain acts of charity, compassion and community support beyond the Ramadan period. In a statement by its National President, Mohammed Uthman Jagunmo, and National Publicity Secretary, Abdullahi Abdulfatahi Oloyin, on Thursday in Ilorin,Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Experts have unveiled a green economy training for youths, focusing on skills in renewable energy, waste management and sustainability to foster employment in the country. The Advocacy for Policy and Innovation, in collaboration with the House Committee on Renewable Energy and the INCLUDE Knowledge Platform, launched theContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Mr Eze Chukwu, the National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has called on Gov. Alex Otti of Abia to return to APGA. Chukwu, who made the call in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, described APGA as Otti’s “true politicalContinue Reading
Franca Ofili The Federal Government has inaugurated a strategic initiative to unlock land resources within 42 National Youth Development Centres to promote youth participation in agribusiness and expand economic opportunities nationwide. Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, announced the initiative in Abuja, during the inauguration of the YouthContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership Professionals Nigeria Limited, aimed at converting research results into enterprise innovation and socio-economic impact nationwide. Dr Maryam Ismaila, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth Development, said this inContinue Reading
