7 h. ago ECOWAS Youth Ambassador shines in Jo’burg, receives honorary doctorate from US varsity

By Sunday Ani ECOWAS Youth Ambassador, Dr. Dike Chuks Ebubedike, has emerged as the ‘Icon of African Economic Advancement 2025,’ affirming his growing influence on the continent’s leadership, economic development and youth empowerment efforts. This was during the 2025 Africa’s Under 40 CEOs Awards and Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was also conferred with […] The post ECOWAS Youth Ambassador shines in Jo’burg, receives honorary doctorate from US varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Group Reaffirms Drive To Shape Africa’s Next Generation Of Leaders Through Education

A non-governmental organisation, i-Scholars Initiative (iSI), has restated its resolve to empower Africa’s youth for leadership through global education and strategic investment in talent. Speaking at the 2025 iScholars onboarding event of 100 scholars under the theme: “Expanding Pipeline of Change Agents to Transform Africa”, iSI President, Victor Ogunmola, stressed the urgency of bridging opportunity […]

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24 h. ago Kwara govt to partner SUREMech on youth employment, empowerment

In a bid to live up to its agenda of economic inclusion through collaborative partnerships, Kwara State Social Investment Programme read more Kwara govt to partner SUREMech on youth employment, empowerment

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29 h. ago A lot of people kicked against Tinubu’s reforms, but we’ve started to see the fruits — Sen. Olamilekan Adeola

Tribune Online A lot of people kicked against Tinubu’s reforms, but we’ve started to see the fruits — Sen. Olamilekan Adeola Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, and a veteran of the legislature in Nigeria in his own right. In this interview with KEHINDE AKINTOLA, he speaks on how Nigerian democracy has survived its longest unbroken streak of 26 years in the country, the socio-economic reforms being championed by President Bola […] A lot of people kicked against Tinubu’s reforms, but we’ve started to see the fruits — Sen. Olamilekan Adeola Tribune Online

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50 h. ago Yari Champions Arewa Unity, Youth Empowerment, Economic Revival

The former governor of Zamfara State and current senator representing Zamfara West senatorial zone in the National Assembly, Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari has called on stakeholders across Northern Nigeria to embrace unity, development, and economic resilience as key pillars for transforming the region. Yari made the call over the weekend in Kaduna while chairing a […]

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3 d. ago Insurance critical for national security, economic stability – NAICOM

By Henry Uche National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has maintained that insurance cover for both human resources, fixed assets and other valuables are critical for national security and economic stability. The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Omosehin, made this known in Lagos at the just concluded inaugural Insurance Week, a landmark campaign in Nigeria’s insurance industry, […] The post Insurance critical for national security, economic stability – NAICOM appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Lagos Street Photo Walks To Spotlight Youth Entertainment, Empowerment

The Lagos State Ministries of Youth and Social Development, and Tourism, Arts and Culture, together with the University of Lagos Faculty of Arts, Federal College of Education Akoka, and the African Creative Artist Network, have joined forces to host a youth-focused entertainment and empowerment event titled “Lagos Street Photo Walk Nigeria.” According to the organisers, […]

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5 d. ago Kaduna Central: We’re yet to feel impact of your representation, women group tell Senator Adamu

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A prominent women’s advocacy group in Kaduna Central Senatorial District has sharply criticised Senator Lawal Adamu for what it described as two years of non-performance, lack of constituency engagement, and failure to provide empowerment programmes, particularly for women, youth, and vulnerable groups. In a statement issued to newsmen, the Women Forum […] The post Kaduna Central: We’re yet to feel impact of your representation, women group tell Senator Adamu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago OPEC champions developing countries’ usage of natural resources to bridge energy gap

Tribune Online OPEC champions developing countries’ usage of natural resources to bridge energy gap The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said that developing countries must be allowed to utilise their natural resources to benefit their economies and people... OPEC champions developing countries’ usage of natural resources to bridge energy gap Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Pedestrian bridge: Woman remanded for resisting arrest, assaulting officials in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore A female pedestrian, Chidinma Obishe, has been remanded in a correctional facility by a Magistrate’s Court in Bolade, Lagos for allegedly resisting arrest and assaulting Lagos State Task Force officials in Ojota area of the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab disclosed this in an X post on […] The post Pedestrian bridge: Woman remanded for resisting arrest, assaulting officials in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Niger: Gov Bago donates of N100m to Yahaya Abubakar Endowment Fund

Tribune Online Niger: Gov Bago donates of N100m to Yahaya Abubakar Endowment Fund The Etsu Nupe stated that the Foundation would implement targeted interventions in education, health, agriculture, and rural development, as well as youth and women's empowerment. Niger: Gov Bago donates of N100m to Yahaya Abubakar Endowment Fund Tribune Online

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1 week ago University Of Calabar Joins OPay’s N1.2bn Scholarship Programme

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) is the latest institution to benefit from OPay’s ambitious ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship programme, promoting inclusive education and youth empowerment across Nigeria. At a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony held on campus, representatives of OPay joined senior university officials and student leaders to formalise UNICAL’s entry as the eighth […]

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2 w. ago NBC recommits to youth empowerment, industrial growth with new documentary

Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, industrial leadership, and socioeconomic development with the release read more NBC recommits to youth empowerment, industrial growth with new documentary

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2 w. ago NCAA Empowers Airport Communities’ Youths With Aviation Skills

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has flagged off the implementation of the Federal Government’s National Youth Development Directive programme as it introduced the Aviation Upskilling Development Programme (AUDP), approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in February 2025. The implementation of the AUDP follows the approval by Tinubu for a national structure for youth empowerment […]

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2 w. ago Gov Adeleke commends Osun lawmaker for empowering 700 entrepreneurs

Tribune Online Gov Adeleke commends Osun lawmaker for empowering 700 entrepreneurs Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, has launched a Revolving Loan Empowerment Scheme aimed at supporting over 700 small business owners and entrepreneurs in his constituency. Gov Adeleke commends Osun lawmaker for empowering 700 entrepreneurs Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NCAA empowers airport communities’ youth with aviation skills

Tribune Online NCAA empowers airport communities’ youth with aviation skills The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has flagged off the implementation of the Federal Government's National Youth Development Directive programme, introducing the Aviation Upskilling Development Programme (AUDP) approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in February 2025.  NCAA empowers airport communities’ youth with aviation skills Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Lagos shuts down Oko Oba abattoir over environmental violations

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos State Government has indefinitely shut down the Oko Oba Abattoir in Agege due to persistent unhygienic practices and serious breaches of environmental regulations. The closure was announced on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, following an inspection tour of the facility. […] The post Lagos shuts down Oko Oba abattoir over environmental violations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Osun East Senator Launches Revolving Loan Scheme To Empower 700 Entrepreneurs

Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District of Osun State and chairman of the Senate Committee on Industry, has launched a Revolving Loan Empowerment Scheme aimed at supporting over 700 small business owners and entrepreneurs in his constituency. The initiative, in partnership with the Osun State Ministry of Cooperatives and Empowerment, seeks to […]

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3 w. ago Expert calls for youth empowerment to drive sustainable agric development

Tribune Online Expert calls for youth empowerment to drive sustainable agric development The founder, UMèRA Farms Nigeria Limited, Olamide Alao-Akala, has emphasised the need for empowering youths to drive sustainable agricultural development in Nigeria. In a statement personally signed by the Alao-Akala and made available to journalists on Monday, the agric expert urged the federal government to strengthen support for grassroots agriculture initiatives and youth-focused solutions across […] Expert calls for youth empowerment to drive sustainable agric development Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Championing Economic Development: Segilola Resources Commissions New Palace, Launches Youth Empowerment Scheme In Osun State

Segilola Resources Operating Limited, Nigeria’s first large-scale gold mining company and a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd, has commissioned a newly constructed royal palace in Imogbara and officially launched a youth empowerment scheme in Imogbara and Iperindo. These initiatives are part of the company’s Community Development Agreement (CDA) commitments, underscoring its dedication to sustainable development, […]

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