President Bola Tinubu has sa n youths are vibrant, talented, eager to learn, and ready to compete globally. He said this on Wednesday at a meeting with Ms Reeta Roy, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mastercard Foundation in Abuja. Tinubu said his administration would support public-private...
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Pastor Deji Titus of Christ Image Church, Ilorin, has blamed some parents for their children`s involvement in money rituals in the country. Titus stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Ilorin. According to him, most parents are fond of comparing...
By Bolaji Israel Afrobeat’s sensation, Adekunle Gold, popularly known as AG Baby, mesmerised hundreds of music lovers and inspired youths at a pre-Christmas concert sponsored by FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution. The event, aptly named “Stacked December Party,” took place on December 22, 2023, at the Palms...
A Lagos-based constitution lawyer, Mr Jide Ologun, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for assenting to the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Bill 2023, saying Nigerians are yearning for results. Ologun, a former Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Ikeja Branch and public affairs analyst, made the remark...
· Releases his 5Ps of Peace, thus: ‘Productivity Plus Profit Produces Peace.’ By BARBARA KALU – The Mayor of Housing (now Mayor of Peace), Mr My-ACE China, has urged government at all levels to focus on projects that absorb more youths in Nigeria, thereby making them happy as, according to him,...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the Emergency Communications Centres (ECC) being implemented by the commission is currently providing employment opportunities for many Nigerian youths and professionals. The Commission also noted that the Centres were offering informal business activities to the citizens...
Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris Bugaje, says the board’s slogan, “Skills not Degrees”, is to encourage Nigerian youths to focus more on acquiring skills than certificates. Bugaje made the clarification in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on...
A business mogul and philanthropist, Mr Tony Elumelu, has urged youths in Nigeria to work hard and build a bright future for themselves. Elumelu was one of the speakers at The Everlasting Arms Parish (TEAP)-RCCG Teens Career Conference 2023 holding in Abuja. He told the youth on...
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to leveraging on the domestic use, processing and export of Nigeria’s gas resources. According to him, it is the resource that will catalyse the fundamental restructuring of the nation’s economy for expansive growth during his tenure. Tinubu said this on Friday...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) says skills acquisition will not only allows for sustainable employment and wealth creation but also reduce reactiveness amongst unemployed youths in Nigeria. The Sokoto State Coordinator of NDE, Malam Ibrahim Faisal Audu, stated this on Wednesday during...
Simply put, International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12th each year to raise awareness about the challenges and issues faced by young people around the world, as well as to promote their potential. The United Nations according to reports designated International Youth Day as an opportunity to highlight...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – On the occasion of the 2023 International Youth Day (IYD), President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to creating meaningful opportunities for Nigerian youths. From job creation, education and skills development to digital innovation, financial technology, and youth participation...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – As the world celebrates this year International Youth Day (IYD), a Non Governmental Organisation, Helpline Foundation for the Needy Abuja, has called on the youth to invest in education and training that focuses on green skills. The founder of the foundation, Dr. Jumai...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for the patience and understanding of Nigerians, particularly the youths, assuring them that the hardships of the moment will eventually give way for a more prosperous, equitable and inclusive economy. President Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday at the State House while...
The Chairman, Independent and Corrupt Practices and Other related Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, has described corruption as a dream killer that must be fought to a standstill by the youth. The Chairman, represented by Alhaji Alli Goni Gujba, Board Member, ICPC, said this on Wednesday in Abuja, at...
The President of The Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Monday, said his refinery will generate “massive” job opportunities for the teeming Nigerian youths. He stated this in Lagos during the commissioning of the 650,000 bpd Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals by President Muhammadu Buhari. The project is expected to...
Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed his administration’s commitment to ending drug abuse in the state. Ganduje said this while declaring open a day sensitisation on mental health and substance abuse among youths, organised by the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health Matters,...
The National Commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN), Prof. Dickson Akoh, says he is hopeful that President Muhammadu Buhari will assent to the Peace Corps Bill before the end of his administration. Akoh, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the benefits associated...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is fully committed to the effective and efficient implementation of the Federal Government’s policy direction in repositioning the youth for the digital era job opportunities through a programme tagged, Digital Job Creation for Youths (DJCY). Executive Vice...
Mr Christopher Imumolen, the Presidential Candidate of Accord Party, said Tinubu, Atiku and Obi all served Nigeria as youths and as such, they should allow youths now to contest and serve Nigeria in various capacities. Imumolen said this during his campaign on Wednesday in Abuja. He said that the...