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The RATELs, emerging social movements, and the rising influence of Nigerian youth ahead 2027 Politics

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By Msonter Ijoho In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian politics, a fresh energy is emerging—not from traditional power brokers or established political families, but from the streets, smartphones, and innovative minds of Nigerian youth. Amid economic struggles, social disillusionment, and escalating insecurity, young Nigerians are mobilizing not just to protest but to seize political power. […]

Africa’s youth poised to propel global economic growth by 2050

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Ibadan

BY MOTOLANI OSENI By 2050, Africa’s youth population is projected to double to over 830 million, positioning the continent as a pivotal contributor to global economic expansion. This demographic surge offers a unique opportunity to address labor shortages in aging regions such as Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. George Asamani, Managing Director of […]

LP Youth Mobilizer, Family Members Go Into Hiding After Abduction By Bandits

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FCT

The Youth mobilizer of the Labour Party in Kubwa, a suburban community close to Abuja has reportedly gone into hiding and seeking refuge in an undisclosed location after he and family recently regained freedom from captivity in December 2023. Recall that Davidson Ohurogu and his wife Vivian Ukachukwu Ohurogu with their 4 children were reportedly […]

EDITORIAL: Path to a true nation: The Nigerian Youth (2)

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#EndSARS sponsors working to discredit president Buhari’s govt, says NICREL

Recent demographics put the Nigerian youth population at about 130 million, averaging about 70 per cent of the total number of people in the country. Whether in the north or in the south, in the east or in the west, Nigerian youths are exposed to the same sort of deprivations, the same sort of inclemency […]

14m children are out of school in Nigeria today – Obasanjo

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Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Tinubu

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday declared that in Nigeria today, over 14 million children that should be in school were not in school, and thereby deprived of education. READ ALSO: Remove Obasanjo and Wike from NBA conference, Muslim lawyers charge NBA Obasanjo made this known in Lagos at the virtual 2020 Fellowship Graduation Ceremony of the […]

NYCN collapses factions, unanimously adopts Sukubo as President

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Unity has returned to the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) as all factions has closed their ranks and adopt Amb. Sukubo Saraigbe Sukubo as President of the apex youth body in Nigeria. The over eight years crisis rocking the council finally came to rest as factional leaders such as Amb. Oladele John Nihi, Comrade […]

Youth unemployment must be given priority, Adesina tells African leaders

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Adesina Africa

Abidjan -The President of African Development Bank (AfDB) says youth unemployment must be given top priority by leaders of various countries. Adesina said this during the public presentation of African Economic Outlook 2020 in Abidjan on Thursday. He explained that with 12 million graduates entering the labour market each year and only three million of them […]

‘Nigerian youth must heed the call of President Buhari in their best interest’

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Buhari

Sokoto – The Nigerian youth must heed the call of President Muhammadu Buhari in their best interest the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has said The NYCN also renewed its commitment towards and unifying the Nigerian youths to end the ongoing crises rocking the council. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr […]

NYCN seeks national honours for Nigerians promoting youth development

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The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has said honouring individuals and organisations that make frantic efforts towards youth development would go a long way in encouraging many to do more. The NYCN in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja and signed by its National President, Comrade Solomon Adodo, said the call became imperative […]

Kano State Govt. committed to addressing youth unemployment— Ganduje

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Kano State Government says it is committed to addressing the unemployment challenges especially among the youth in the state.‎ Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje made this known at a grand reception organised by the Security Committee of his campaign organisation on Thursday at the Government House, Kano.  READ ALSO KOWA Party denies endorsing Gov Bello for 2nd term […]

5 things that will shock you about Sunday Dare, minister of youths and sports

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Sunday Dare-daily times

Newly appointed Minister of Sport of Youth, Sunday Akin Dare is a veteran Nigerian journalist who has spent 25 years working in diverse aspects of the media, including broadcasting, journalism, multimedia journalism. Sunday Dare who hails from Ogbomoso North local government, was born 26 May 1966. Mr. Sunday Akin Dare is the Executive Commissioner (Stakeholder […]

FG Committed To Youth Employment – Prof. Ocheni

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The Honourable Minister of State Labour and Employment, Professor Stephen Ocheni has revealed that the Federal Government under the present administration of President Mohammadu Buhari, is poised to get many youths out of unemployment. He made this disclosure Thursday during the oversight visit of the House of Representatives Committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity. In […]

Gov Sani-Bello reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment

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El Rufai’s many blunders making it easier for PDP to win in 2019 – Sani-Bello

…Gives starter-pack to 67 graduands Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to boost agricultural activities that will enhance youth empowerment in the state. He stated this at the graduation ceremony of the Green House Project trainee on Tuesday at the Justice Idris Legbo International Conference Center, Minna. The governor said […]

Go beyond online activism, Gov Ahmed charges Nigerian Youths

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As the 2019 elections draw near, Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has called on Nigerian youth to make proper use of their time online, shun fake news and other vices associated with the internet and equip themselves with the necessary skills and knowledge to compete favourably in the ever-changing world. The governor also called […]

Youth aspirants seek quota system in political parties

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Youth aspirants in Nigeria are demanding for flexibility in the political sphere, urging political parties to implement quota system that will mandate the inclusion of youths in elective positions. This call aims at changing the internal democracies of parties to accommodate new crop of young leaders and facilitate the inclusion of people living with disabilities […]

Ocheni affirms FG commitment to job creation

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The Minister of State Labour and Employment, Prof. Stephen Ocheni has reiterated the commitment of present administration to reverse the ugly trend of youth unemployment through the involvement of stakeholders and Skills Development, in partnership with the African Development Bank Group. Inaugurating a multi-sectorial task team on the implementation of the Public-Private Round Table on […]

Kogi Youths Endorse Prince Audu For Senate

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Catholic bishops

A non partisan interest group, Kogi Youth Advocates of Good Governance, KYGG, has endorsed the younger brother of the late former Governor of Kogi state, Prince Yahaya Audu to contest as Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District in the next election. Delegates of KYGG made the request when they paid a solidarity visit to the […]

Direct Primary: Youth leaders caution Oshiomhole

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dailytimes

The proposed direct primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of its primary election holding on Thursday, July 19th in Osun State has been faulted by youth leaders across 30 Local Government Areas and one area office in the State. The youths urged the party national party chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and the National […]

Supreme Court Ruling: Minister orders sack of Pinnick, others

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The Ministry of Youth and Sports on Monday directed the Nigeria Football Federation to comply with the judgment of the Supreme Court which set aside the election into the Executive Committee of the Federation held on Sept. 30, 2014. The directive was given in a statement by Nneka Ikem Anibeze, Special Assistant on Media to […]

World MSME Day 2018: Imperative to economic development

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June, 27th every year has been declared by the United Nations as World MSME Day. The MSME Day 2018 Slogan is Youth Dimension-centring on Youth Entrepreneurship and Youth Employment. It brings to the front burner “the strong contribution of business worldwide to livelihoods, communities and economies and the need to support MSMEs towards their success.” […]