28 h. ago Ace Gospel Musician, Paul Panama Percy urges youths to shun Internet frauds says it kills destiny

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja A veteran musician and renowned Nigerian gospel Singer,  Dr. Panam Percy Paul, has called on youths to shun Internet fraudulent practices otherwise known as ‘Yahoo yahoo’ saying it is the quickest way to ruin their destinies. The gospel artiste who urged the youths to be focused and be self disciplined said […] The post Ace Gospel Musician, Paul Panama Percy urges youths to shun Internet frauds says it kills destiny appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago “Nigerian Youths Are Paid N20,000 To Abuse Those Fighting For Them” – Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has lamented over what he described as transactional politics in Nigeria. Obi alleged that some politicians bankroll young people to harass and discredit advocates of good governance on social media. Speaking at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C., United States of America, on Thursday, the former governor of […] The post “Nigerian Youths Are Paid N20,000 To Abuse Those Fighting For Them” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Aregbesola Underscores Importance Of Entrepreneurial Skills Acquisition For Youths

Founder of Tomiwa Aregbesola Foundation, Tomiwa Aregbesola, has said that the high unemployment rate among Nigerian youth can be reduced by engaging them in acquiring essential entrepreneurial skills, which would expose them to countless opportunities. Disclosing this while distributing working equipment to some youths who had acquired skills in fashion and designing, ICT, hairdressing and […]

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5 d. ago Federal Gov’t Partners NGO To Empower 1,000 Youths On Shoemaking, Maintenance

At least 1,000 Nigerian youths are set to benefit from a shoemaking and maintenance training programme organised by the office of the special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on capacity development, Alhaji Sadiq Rabiu, in partnership with Reality Youth for Good Leadership and Support Initiative. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi yesterday, the deputy executive director […]

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9 d. ago Police nab drug dealers, seize ₦3.5m worth of tramadol in Katsina

Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered a large quantity of tramadol tablets worth ₦3,500,000.00 in a bid to curb substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state. According to a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Abubakar Sadiq made available to newsmen on Read More

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1 week ago Agriculture can make you billionaires, ABIC DG, tells youths

From Daniel Kanu Dr Philips Nto, Director of the Agribusiness Incubation Centre (ABIC) at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace agriculture to become billionaires, tapping into the N14 trillion lost annually to post-harvest mismanagement. Speaking during a visit by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Abia State Chapter, […] The post Agriculture can make you billionaires, ABIC DG, tells youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Parents’ denial deepening drug abuse crises in Nigeria, say psychiatrists

The rising cases of drug abuse among Nigerian youths are being fuelled by a culture of denial among parents and guardians, psychiatrists have said. The experts stated that the safe haven often provided by parents and guardians to children and young adults indulging in drugs and opioids is contributing to the growing menace. A report Read More

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1 week ago “Take Nigeria Back From Old Generation If You Want To Enjoy Your Future” – Falana Charges Youths

Controversial human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana, has charged Nigerian youths to reclaim the country back from old generation. Speaking in Lagos during sixth Annual Youth Leadership Conference, tagged Resilience, Innovation, Social Responsibility and Entrepreneurship (RISE 2025), held at the University of Lagos, on Saturday, Mr. Falana said that the country is no more […] The post “Take Nigeria Back From Old Generation If You Want To Enjoy Your Future” – Falana Charges Youths appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Stakeholders seek youth participation in fight against malaria

Stakeholders from the health sector have called on Nigerian youth and women to join the fight against malaria in the country. They made the call on Saturday at an engagement meeting in Abuja organised by the African Leaders Malaria Alliance in collaboration with The Global Fund and Malaria and NTDs Youth Corps. Welcoming participants to Read More

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2 w. ago Nigerian youths need capital, not freebies as empowerment — AfDB boss

Akinwunmi Adeshina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has described empowerment initiatives by Nigerian leaders as ‘freebies’ that may read more Nigerian youths need capital, not freebies as empowerment — AfDB boss

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2 w. ago Otti promises support for Army recruitment drive among Abia youths

The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has promised to assist in sensitising Abia youths for recruitment into the Nigerian Army. Otti stated this in government house Umuahia on Wednesday while receiving in audience a delegation of the Year 2025 Nigerian Army Recruitment Awareness Team, from Army headquarters, Abuja, led by Brigadier General Chima Ekeator. The Read More

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2 w. ago ‘UN proud to be your ally, ‘ resident coordinator assures Nigerian youths

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, has expressed the UN’s pride in being an ally of the youth, encouraging them to continue being a force for positive change in society. Fall stated this at the sixth edition of the Lagos Secondary Schools Model United Nations conference held on Tuesday. The Read More

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2 w. ago Shun army recruitment, embrace farming, IPOB tells Igbo youths

The Indigenous People of Biafra has urged youths in the South-East to avoid joining the Nigerian Army, warning that doing so may expose them to the dangers of Boko Haram and other terrorist groups. Instead, IPOB is encouraging young people in the region to return home and take up farming, arguing that the Nigerian state Read More

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2 w. ago How partnership is rescuing Nigerian youths from poverty, crime, and hopelessness

In a country where joblessness, crime, and frustration weigh heavily on young people, one quiet effort is demonstrating that real read more How partnership is rescuing Nigerian youths from poverty, crime, and hopelessness

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2 w. ago “Avoid Being Used As Sacrifice To North, Boycott Army Recruitment” – IPOB Tells South East Youths

Indigenous People of Biafra has warned South-East youths against joining Nigerian Army in fighting terrorists in the northern part of the country. The group alleged that Nigerian military has historically exhibited ethnic bias, often sending recruits from the South to dangerous zones dominated by terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and bandits. In a statement […] The post “Avoid Being Used As Sacrifice To North, Boycott Army Recruitment” – IPOB Tells South East Youths appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Jonathan disowns youth empowerment initiative promising N10m to beneficiaries

By John Ogunsemore Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has distanced himself from an online youth empowerment initiative promising between N5 million and N10 million in financial support to beneficiaries. The GEJ Foundation, in a disclaimer shared on X on Friday, said the initiative tagged “Empowering Nigerian Youth Enhancing Economic Growth” is fake and misleading. In […] The post Jonathan disowns youth empowerment initiative promising N10m to beneficiaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NEXHUB Sets To Hold Export Conference, Harps On Youths Involvement

A leading export organisation in the Nigerian exporters hub, NEXHUB Limited, has concluded arrangements to organise an Export Conference for Nigerian Youths tagged NEX-GEN 2025. The two-day export conference which will begin on the April 25, 2025, will end the following day April 26, 2025. The Export Conference with the theme ‘Unlocking Export Potential’, will […]

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3 w. ago Empowering tomorrow: Bold vision of the Nigerian Youth Academy

Tribune Online Empowering tomorrow: Bold vision of the Nigerian Youth Academy AMIDST Africa’s vibrant landscape, where the energy of youth is both tangible and inspiring, stands a guiding light of hope and change: the Nigerian Youth Academy. With over 200 million citizens, Nigeria’s burgeoning population of young people is eager to redefine their futures. It is within this dynamic environment that the Nigerian Youth Academy sets […] Empowering tomorrow: Bold vision of the Nigerian Youth Academy Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ekiti Commissioner, Adedayo, elected chairman of Nigerian Youth Commissioners’ Forum

Tribune Online Ekiti Commissioner, Adedayo, elected chairman of Nigerian Youth Commissioners’ Forum The Ekiti State Commissioner for Youth Development, Gold Adesola Adedayo, has been elected Chairman of the Nigerian Youth Commissioners' Forum (NYCF). Ekiti Commissioner, Adedayo, elected chairman of Nigerian Youth Commissioners’ Forum Tribune Online

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4 w. ago YEIDEP: Keystone Bank Lauds Federal Gov’t, Minister For Empowering Nigerian Youths

Keystone Bank Limited has lauded the President Bola Tinubu-led administration for its undying support towards youth development in Nigeria. The bank expressed its appreciation at a solidarity dinner held in honour of Comrade Ayodele Olawande, the Minister for Youth Development, and Comrade Kennedy Iyere, the Coordinator-General of the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Program (YEIDEP) […]

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