Tag: #NigeriaYouth
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DEPUTY SPEAKER KALU DOUBLES YOUTH EMPOWERMENT GRANTS TO 74 BENEFICIARIES
More young entrepreneurs are set to benefit from the Youth Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Programme (YEEP) after Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, announced an increase in grants for the 2026 edition of the initiative. Speaking at the YEEP Summit in Abuja, Kalu said the number of beneficiaries has doubled from 37 last…
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BAUCHI GOVERNOR URGES NYSC MEMBERS TO DRIVE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has called on newly deployed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to contribute actively to national development and unity through meaningful service to their host communities. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony for 1,700 corps members of the 2026 Batch “B” Stream I at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Wailo, Ganjuwa…
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YOUTH FORUM URGES NIGERIANS TO REJECT POLITICAL VIOLENCE, ETHNIC DIVISIONS
The Forum of National Youth Leaders of Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has called on young Nigerians to reject political violence, ethnic hatred, religious intolerance and electoral manipulation ahead of future elections. Speaking at a youth engagement programme in Abuja, the forum urged political leaders to stop using regional, ethnic and religious divisions to influence…
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2,315 CORPS MEMBERS STORM KADUNA CAMP FOR 21-DAY NYSC DRILL
No fewer than 2,315 corps members* of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II have begun their 21-day orientation course in Kaduna under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The group includes 901 males and 1,414 females, with some redeployed from the FCT to Kaduna. State Coordinator, Efeke Dadaza, said the oath of allegiance marks a…
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“HIGH TODAY, LOW TOMORROW”: MARWA SOUNDS ALARM ON YOUTH DRUG CRISIS
The buzz may feel good now, but Nigeria’s anti-drug boss says the crash is costing a whole generation its future. Nigeria’s drug war front just got louder and more urgent. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has raised the red flag, warning that rising drug abuse among youths is no longer just a bad habit…
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NIGERIAN YOUTHS AT RISK: EXPERTS WARN ON DEADLY IMPACTS OF DRUG ABUSE
From health crises to crime and lost potential, drug abuse is devastating Nigeria’s youth—but experts say hope is possible with awareness, parental guidance, and empowerment. Oluwayemi Odubote, Founder of ImeyrReach Foundation and Mental Health Advocate, has raised the alarm over the growing menace of drug abuse among Nigerian youths. Speaking to NAN in Lagos, he…
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NYSC BOSS RALLIES MEDIA MINDS FOR A STRONGER SERVICE
It was brains, strategy, and synergy as NYSC DG Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu joined top brass — Mrs Caroline Embu and Chief Emeka Mgbemena — at the 2025 Combined IPR, Protocol, Media, and FOI Officers Workshop in Abuja. The goal? Sharpen communication and transparency across the Corps.📸 Pic.1 — L-R: Caroline Embu, Brig.-Gen. Nafiu, and Chief…
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD NIGERIA URGES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO INCLUDE LIFE-SKILL AND HEALTH EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS
Dr Okai Haruna, Executive Director of the Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), has called on the government to incorporate Comprehensive Life-Skill and Health Education into the school curriculum to raise awareness among young people. Speaking at a graduation ceremony in Abuja, Haruna highlighted the importance of educating adolescents on their bodies, sexual reproductive health,…
