36 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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46 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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3 d. 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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5 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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8 d. ago Ecobank Launches InnovateX Youth Competition, N20m Up For Grabs

Ecobank in partnership with Heave Ventures, has  announced the launch of InnovateX, a competition designed for young talents aged 16–25 in the Creatives and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) sectors with a N20 million prize to be won. Speaking at the launch event in Lagos, managing director and Group executive of Ecobank Nigeria, Bolaji […]

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9 d. ago LASU promotes youth leadership, resilience, life beyond classroom

as the university’s debate society hosts annual storytelling event   The Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo has taken the initiative read more LASU promotes youth leadership, resilience, life beyond classroom

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1 week ago 2027: Youth Group Accuses Peter Obi Of Undermining Igbo Political Interests

A socio-political youth group, Omenuko Ndigbo United, has criticised the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, accusing him of sidelining the collective interest of the Igbo people in ongoing efforts to build a united opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. In a strongly worded statement issued in Owerri, […]

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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 WSICE 2025 to explore youth leadership, postcolonial artistic expressions across two continents

The Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE) returns for its 16th edition this July, continuing its legacy as a vital read more WSICE 2025 to explore youth leadership, postcolonial artistic expressions across two continents

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3 w. ago Premium Times Rallies Stakeholders On Youth Unemployment, Hosts Summit

Premium Times Services Limited is set to host the maiden edition of its employability summit, which aims to rally stakeholders to address the pressing issue of youth unemployment in Nigeria. The summit, which will bring together experts, policymakers, and other key stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions and strategies for tackling this critical challenge, is scheduled […]

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3 w. ago Arewa Youth Group Backs Ganduje, Condemns Attack At APC North

The Arewa Youth for Peaceful Coexistence has thrown its weight behind the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The support followed alleged attack on Ganduje during the party’s North-East Zonal meeting recently in Gombe State. In a statement signed by its Chief Press Secretary, Christopher Sunday, which was made […]

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3 w. ago FG Unveils Registration Portal For 2025 National Youth Confab

The federal government has formally launched the 2025 National Youth Conference registration portal, also known as Youth Confab 2025. The unveiling was announced by the minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, in Abuja on Monday. Olawande emphasised that under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the conference will be youth-led, inclusive, and non-partisan, aiming […]

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3 w. ago Delta Poly leadership gets youth endorsement amid petition controversy

Tribune Online Delta Poly leadership gets youth endorsement amid petition controversy Youths of Ogwashi Uku kingdom in Aniocha South Council Area of Delta State have expressed confidence in the capacity of the governing council of the state polytechnic in the community to reposition the institution for excellence. The youths under the aegis of Ogwashi-Uku Youths Association, therefore, commended the efforts and encouragement of the council to […] Delta Poly leadership gets youth endorsement amid petition controversy 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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3 w. ago Promotion Of Youth Dev’t By Tinubu’s Administration Excites Northern Stakeholders Forum

  The Northern Stakeholders Forum of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s strides in promoting youth development. A communique issued at the weekend after its NEC/Caucus meeting in Kaduna said that while commending the efforts of the federal government, state governors, and security […]

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3 w. ago Bank Of Industry To Launch Impact Fund, Youth Bank For Industrialisation

The Bank of Industry (BoI) Limited is planning to launch the BoI Impact Fund, which will use various financial instruments from debt to equity to support high growth enterprises, strategic value chain companies as well as provide support to struggling businesses across the country. This is as BoI said, in line with the current administration’s […]

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3 w. ago Rep Seeks Youth Empowerment, Plans Vocational/Entrepreneurship Institute

The member representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency of Plateau State in the National Assembly Hon. Daniel Asama has taken a step forward with the Bill for an Act to Establish the National Vocational and Entrepreneurship Institute, Jos. LEADERSHIP Weekend reports that the bill is sponsored by Asama aimed at tackling unemployment, youth restiveness, and skills […]

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3 w. ago NYCN resolves leadership crisis with Adodo emerging as substantive president

Tribune Online NYCN resolves leadership crisis with Adodo emerging as substantive president The leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has resolved its lingering leadership crisis, with Amb. Solomon Adodo emerging as the substantive and unified President of the Council. This is just as the Council has announced the immediate expulsion of Sukubo Saraigbe Sukubo, an erstwhile factional leader of NYCN, and barred him from […] NYCN resolves leadership crisis with Adodo emerging as substantive president Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Democracy Better Than Military Rule, Says Ohanaeze Youth President

The National President of Ohanaeze Youth Council, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, has expressed support for democratic rule in Nigeria, declaring that democracy is better than military rule. Okwu, who was assessing the 26 years of democracy in Nigeria, insisted that “our democracy so far has been better better than military regime.” He urged Nigerians to be […]

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3 w. ago Sterling Bank Launches N2bn Private University Scholarships For Nigerian Youth

Nigeria’s most forward-looking financial institution, Sterling Bank, has announced an over ₦2bn commitment for fully-funded private university scholarships for young Nigerians. Unveiled on Democracy Day, the initiative titled Beyond Education, represents a decisive step towards building the country’s future leaders by dismantling the barriers that keep millions of Nigerians from accessing quality, future-focused learning. ‘‘This […]

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