By Angela Atabo The Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide (YCYW), has applauded President Bola Tinubu for creating the South-West Development Commission. The President of the Council, Aare Hassan, stated this during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, on Friday in Abuja. Hassan, represented byContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite has urged Nigerian youth to remain hopeful for a better Nigeria in view of the federal government’s commitment to implementing its Renewed Hope Agenda. Uzoka-Anite said that with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to reviving the economy, the impact ofContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha An NGO, Uplifting Youths Through Agriculture (UYOTA), has restated its commitment towards empowering Nigerian youths through agriculture. The Co-Founder of the group, Mr Nnamdi Adigwe made the commitment during a news conference in Abuja. Adigwe, said that the group would hold a summit on agricultural revolution withContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger government has commenced a financial literacy training programme for 6,000 young entrepreneurs across the 25 local governments in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Minna on Tuesday that the training was part of the government’s efforts to empower youths with skillsContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, Vice Chancellor, Salem University, Lokoja, has praised the foresight of Archbishop Sam Amaga for the establishment of the institution. Johnson-Akubo gave the commendation during his speech at the institution’s 18th Anniversary celebration held at the Chapel of Peace in Lokoja. “Indeed, Salem University isContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Federal Government has pledged to implement sustained youth-centered policies to end irregular migration and its attendant dangers. Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction made the pledge at the closing of the first thematic meeting of the Rabat Process in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian youths to leverage the skills acquisition programme of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) for gainful employment. Tinubu made the call in Abuja, during the opening ceremony of NASRDA skills acquisition project being executed in collaboration with GrassrootsContinue Reading
Ikuru Lizzy The National Youth Council of Nigeria(NYCN) says it has inaugurated its newly elected executives to pilot its affairs for four years in Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Osun, Kano and Kaduna states. Mr Sokubo Sara-Igbe, President of the council, in a statement on Monday in Port Harcourt, charged the new executivesContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje/Jacinta Nwachukwu The MTN Foundation has inaugurated a Digital Skills Academy, a platform aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with digital competencies to enhance their employability and economic participation. Speaking at the event on Thursday in Abuja, the Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, Mrs Odunayo Sanya, said theContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Irrigation and water management experts have called for the inclusion of women and young professionals in advancing irrigated agriculture across Africa. This call was a central theme at the 6th African Irrigation and Drainage (ARCID) Conference, which concluded with an award ceremony on Wednesday night in Abuja.Continue Reading
