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Kwara Governor expresses worry over substance abuse among youths


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The Kwara State Governor, North Central Nigeria, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed concern over the prevalence of substance abuse among Nigerian youths. AbdulRazaq spoke when the state Commander of NDLEA, Mohammed Bashir Ibrahim and…

UNESCO, Korea launches Initiative to equip West Africa youths


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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Korean government has launched the Better Education for Africa's Rise (BEAR III), to give young people in West Africa a better chance of accessing descent…

Reps advocate mandatory drug tests for secondary school students


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The House of Representatives has directed the Ministry of Education to collaborate with the Ministry of Health to develop a mandatory drug test for secondary school students. READ ALSO:NAFDAC restates commitment to reduce counterfeit…

Filmmaker advises Youths to embrace opportunities in Nollywood


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 Nigeruan filmmaker and co-founder of Fenmore Studios, Allen Agozie,  has advises youths to take advantage of the opportunities that abound in the Nigerian film industry to become self-employed. …

Sierra Leone hosts National science, leadership festival for youths


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An annual science and leadership festival helps to train young people in Sierra Leone. For the past seven years, Project 1808 has taken place in Kabala, in the Koinadugu district in the north of the country. "What we try to do in a…

Correctional Centres: Ministry of Youth Development Partners with Foundation 


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Nigeria's Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has expressed the readiness of his ministry to collaborate with a non-governmental organization (NGO), Dream Again Prison and Youth Foundation, to meaningfully impact…

Youth Minister Commends Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Project


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Nigeria's Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, has commended the Adolescent Girls' Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project in the seven pioneer states of the federation. The AGILE project is aimed at improving…

Nigerian Academy of Letters Laments Decline in Quality of University Entrants


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The President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters, Prof. Sola Akinrinade, has lamented the decline in the quality of entrants into the Nigerian University System, saying there is the need for urgent intervention to stem the worrying tide.…


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“NYSC Scheme is for National Integration & Unity” – Ebonyi State Coordinator 


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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ebonyi State, South-east Nigeria, says the scheme is purely for national integration and unity. The newly appointed coordinator of the NYSC in the state, Mrs Foluke Oladeinde, made the assertion…