President Bola Tinubu has urged youths to key into the student loan scheme introduced by his administration. The President made the appeal in a national broadcast on Sunday on the ongoing nationwide protest. He said his administration had shown commitment to the youth by setting up the student...
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The Federal Government has said Nigerian youths should embrace dialogue rather than embark on protests, which could have undesirable outcomes. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said this while addressing State House correspondents at the end of Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday. He...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, is mobilising Abuja youths and other stakeholders against joining the planned Aug. 1 to 10 nationwide protests over hunger and hardship. Speaking during a ministerial engagement with FCT youths from Abuja South Federal Constituency, in Kwali Area Council...
A former two-term Lagos lawmaker of Igbo extraction, Mr Jude Idimogu, has urged Nigerian youths not to set the country on fire with the proposed nationwide protest. Idimogu, who represented Oshodi-Isolo Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, made the appeal in an interview with...
The National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), on Thursday, called for dialogue between the Federal Government and youths planning to embark on protest. Ooni of Ife and Co-Chairman of the Council, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, made the call while addressing State House correspondents, after a meeting...
Six Nigerian youths on Thursday participated in preparing Tteokbokki and Japchae’ Korean dishes in the cooking event organised by the Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN) in Abuja. The cooking which is targeted at 16 Nigerian youths, is aimed at preparing the skillful Nigerian youths for the upcoming...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has urged parents and guardians to warn their children and wards not to partake in a planned protest by a “shadowy group” against its operations. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, gave the warning in a statement made available...
Prof. Gabriel Omotoso of the Department of Anatomy, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), says one in every 10 Nigerians smokes tobacco daily. Omotoso made the submission in Ilorin during his paper presentation at the 259th Inaugural Lecture of the university entitled: “White Matter Matters in the Search for...
The founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alfaruk Gallery and Studios, Alfa-Faruk Umar, has urged Nigerian youths to leverage their creative talents to strive for excellence and enhance the country’s image positively. Umar gave the advice on Sunday in Abuja during his debut solo exhibition of...
The Apena of Lagos, Chief Isiaka Ogundare, has advised Nigerian youths to shun money rituals and embrace hardwork and creativity. Ogundare gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos On Friday. The traditionalist said that the youth should not allow anyone to...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Coordinator of National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Abdulkarim Sirika has submitted that no nation makes the needed progress with education alone. He stated this on Wednesday while delivering keynote address on behalf of NDE Director General, Malam Abubakar Nuhu Fipko...
Mr Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has urged the federal and state governments to create a more enabling environment for businesses to thrive. He also urged the governments to development infrastructure and boost security to enhance entrepreneurship. Iyiegbu made the call in an interview with the...
No fewer than 2,300 athletes across Nigeria have registered for the grand finale of the National Secondary School Championship known as MTN Champs. This was made known by Mr Bambo Akani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Making of Champions, on Monday in Calabar. Akani said the...
The Federal Government has said it plan to create 2.5 million jobs through the Labour Employment Enhancement Programme (LEEP) of the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, said this at the pre-inauguration ceremony for the LEEP in Abuja....
Talking about young people, the human development experts have described the stage as a moment of the storm, a stage in the developmental growth where young adults would want to explore and express themselves, as well as want to know more about the world. This uncensored urge naturally...
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election Omoyele Sowore has faulted the attitude of young Nigerians to politics in light of the swearing-in of 44-year old Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the Senegalese president. Faye was sworn in at an event...
An entrepreneur and youth advocate, Mohammed Algoni has shared insights on how youths can navigate the entrepreneurship space in the country. Algoni revealed insights during a youths engagement advocacy held in Mashamari, Jere local government of Borno state. The event was attended by a diverse audience representing a...
As Nigerians prepare for the Valentine’s Day, he demand for intimate accessories, sexy lingeries and cakes are on the rise, a check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reveals. A NAN correspondent, on Tuesday, visited some shopping malls in Lagos metropolis to observe how lovers and...
Centre for Defence of Morality (CDM) a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has mobilised 2000 youths in Lagos State against sexual deviance. The mobilisation is part of activities to mark the year 2024 annual ‘Chastity Parade’ Programme, held at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
Some medical practitioners have lauded the move by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to enforce the ban on the importation, manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of alcoholic beverages in sachets, PET, and bottles of 200 ml and below. The physicians who spoke...