4 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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15 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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20 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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47 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 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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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 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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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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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 8 Nigerian Universities ‘Battle’ To Win ECOWAS Court Maiden Moot Competition

Students from eight Nigerian universities have gathered for the maiden edition of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice’s Moot Court Competition, which is organised to foster legal integration, youth empowerment, and the intellectual best of the region’s students. The institutions include Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (ABU), the University of Nigeria Nsukka ( UNN), the University […]

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3 w. ago Group launches HIV support web page to strengthen fight against the disease

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano A group, Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI), has announced the launch of a Youth-led HIV Support Page, aimed at empowering young Nigerians in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS. The support page, ‘Youth Leading HIV Awareness Campaign (YOLHAC)’ Webpage, aims to highlight the need for HIV education, combat stigma, and […] The post Group launches HIV support web page to strengthen fight against the disease appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 8 Nigerian Varsities Battle To Win ECOWAS Court Maiden Moot Competition

Students from eight Nigerian universities have gathered for the maiden edition of the Moot Court Competition of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, organised to foster legal integration, youth empowerment and to bring about the intellectual best of the students of the region. The institutions include; Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (ABU); University of Nigeria Nsukka […]

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3 w. ago FG Supports MSMEs, Boosts Job Creation With $50m Wholesale Impact Fund

The federal government has committed $50 million as anchor investment in the Nigeria Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF), marking its first close at $100 million. The move is part of a broader strategy to stimulate inclusive, sustainable economic growth and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambition of achieving a 7 per cent annual growth rate. […]

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3 w. ago I Have No Interest In Politics, My Visit To Tinubu Not Political – Tunde Onakoya Tells Nigerians

Nigerian chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has replied some Nigerians over his recent visit to President Bola Tinubu. Onakoya in a statement on Wednesday, explained that his mission remains focused on youth empowerment rather than political alignment. The Guinness World Record winner stressed that he had turned down many […] The post I Have No Interest In Politics, My Visit To Tinubu Not Political – Tunde Onakoya Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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