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Northern Hibiscus organizers launch 2.0 Hub in Abuja

Stephanie Simon Jul 13, 2024

Nigerian men, particularly from the northern extraction have been urged to support their wives and encourage them to achieve their goals. A former Director General of the Nigeria Agriculture Research Institute, Prof Baba Yusuf Abubakar,…

Africa

Congolese Youth fighters join forces with army to defend town

Hauwa Mustapha Jun 25, 2024

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a group of young people aged 18 to 25, known as the "Wazalendo" or "patriotic resistors," have taken up arms to defend their country. Teaming up with the Congolese army, they claim to have…

Nigeria

EFCC Mobilises Religious Groups, youth against corruption

Aisha John-Mark Jan 31, 2024

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged youth and religious groups to promote ethical behaviour and combat corruption at all levels. Mr Olukoyede, chairman of the EFCC, spoke at the launch of the Inter-Faith…

Africa

Pan Africanists rally youth to secure Africa’s future

Hauwa Mustapha Jan 10, 2024

Renowned Pan-African advocates, Professor P. L. O. Lumumba, Dr Arikana Chihombori-Quao, and Peter Obi, have united to encourage African youth to persevere in shaping the future of the continent. Scheduled for 7th January, the self-funded…

News Commentary

Molding The Character of Nigerian Youths as Impetus For Development

Rafat Salami Oct 9, 2023 0

Youths determine the stability of the present, the prosperity of the future, and the greatness or otherwise of any society. Hence, no serious nation or community jokes with its youths, because they are simply the future. Nigeria is…

Business

Entrepreneurship: National Youth Corps seeks partnership with Export Promotion Council

Hauwa Abubakar Anaja Aug 17, 2023 0

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, NEPC, to promote youth inclusiveness in non-oil exports. The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General …

Health

biochemists to check drug abuse, addiction in Nigeria

Stephanie Simon Jun 25, 2023 0

Members of the Biochemist Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BPAON) have volunteered to check drug abuse and addiction among youths in Nigeria. Olayemi Ikotun, the association’s President, in a statement in Lagos state, said that…

Business

AfDB calls on Nigerian government to establish sustainable investment in youths

Hauwa Abubakar Anaja May 29, 2023 0

The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has urged the Nigerian Government to invest in the young people of the nation on a sustainable basis. Adesina said this at the inaugural lecture for Nigeria’s President,…

Entertainment/Tourism

Mr Macaroni advices Youth to Refrain from Tribal War, Chaos

Oluchi Okwuego Mar 3, 2023 0

Adebowale "Debo" Adedayo popularly known by his stage name as Mr Macaroni, a Nigerian actor, comdian and citizen activist has counselled young Nigerians to abstain from participating in tribal battles and letting politicians use them as a…

Nigeria

PDP Presidential Candidate Promises To Priortise Women, Youth

Oluwasola Akintonde Jan 26, 2023 0

The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar said women and youth will be given topmost priority under his administration if he wins the 2023 general election next month. Atiku promised to ensure that…

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