Tag: #YouthEmpowerment
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JOCOFFEST TO TRAIN 200 PLATEAU YOUTHS FOR EMPOWERMENT AND SELF-RELIANCE
The Jos Community Film Festival (JOCOFFEST) is stepping up big for Plateau youths, selecting 200 participants for varied training and empowerment programs aimed at helping them build sustainable livelihoods. Prof. Eddie Ossai, the festival’s founder and a Plateau State University lecturer, shared that the training will happen during the festival from November 5 to 7…
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NIGERIA PARTNERS WITH EU AND UNESCO TO BOOST TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa, through the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working with the European Union (EU) and UNESCO to strengthen the country’s education system. The announcement was made during the launch of the National Project Steering Committee for the EU-UNESCO initiative in Abuja. The project,…
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MINISTER OLAWANDE URGES YOUTHS TO TRADE PROTESTS FOR DIALOGUE TO DRIVE CHANGE
At the Youth National Discourse Abuja 2025, Minister of Youth Development Mr Ayodele Olawande called on Nigerian youths to move from street protests to constructive talks. Speaking on the theme “From Protest to Dialogue: Redefining Youth Engagement for National Transformation”, Olawande said protests are part of democracy, but real progress comes through dialogue. He shared…
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UNIBEN LAUNCHES HANDS-ON AUTOMOBILE TRAINING TO BOOST STUDENT SKILLS
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has kicked off an exciting new vocational training program aimed at equipping students with real-world skills in automobile servicing and maintenance. Announced by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Benedicta Ehanire, the “Fundamentals of Automobile Service and Periodic Maintenance Training Programme” is part of UNIBEN’s broader Vocational and Technical Training…
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NUGA GAMES 2025: UNIVERSITY OF JOS SET TO WELCOME 10,000 ATHLETES FROM 22 UNIVERSITIES
The University of Jos is gearing up to host the 27th edition of the National Universities Games Association (NUGA) games, scheduled from November 6 to 16, 2025. Vice Chancellor Tanko Ishaya revealed that over 10,000 athletes from 22 universities across Nigeria will compete in a variety of sports, promising an exciting and memorable event. During…
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OYO STATE URGES YOUTHS TO EMBRACE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR SELF-RELIANCE
The Oyo State Government, represented by PDP Publicity Secretary Mr. Michael Ogunsina, challenged unemployed youths to gain skills through entrepreneurship and vocational training to become job creators. At the graduation ceremony for 100 youths trained in Integrated Waste Recycling and Manufacturing by Planet 3R Limited in Ibadan, Ogunsina emphasized skill acquisition as a path to…
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AFRICA MUST MOVE BEYOND TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP TO UNLOCK TRUE DEVELOPMENT, SAYS MINISTER NYESOM WIKE
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, stressed that Africa’s persistent underdevelopment is rooted in “transactional leadership”—leadership driven by personal gain rather than national progress. Speaking at the 2025 Innovate Africa Conference in Abuja, Wike urged a shift toward transformational leadership based on vision, accountability, service, and courage. He highlighted Africa’s wealth and youthful…
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TINUBU PLEDGES BOOST FOR INNOVATION, RESEARCH, AND SKILLS AT UNILORIN’S 40TH CONVOCATION
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing innovation, research, and skill-based education in Nigerian universities during the University of Ilorin’s 40th Convocation Ceremony. Represented by FUTA’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Temidayo Oladiji, Tinubu praised UNILORIN’s academic discipline and excellence, highlighting its role as a flagship institution preparing Nigeria’s youth for global competition. The…
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NIGERIAN VET DR. SHADRACH AKPEM WINS $10,000 AT GLOBAL INNOVATE FOR IMPACT CHALLENGE
Dr. Shadrach Akpem, a veterinary doctor from Benue and founder of Vet Konect, has bagged a $10,000 award at the prestigious Global Innovate for Impact Challenge in the USA. His digital platform, Vet Konect, connects livestock farmers and pet owners with verified vets to improve animal healthcare and boost food security across Africa. The competition,…
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NIGERIAN TECH EXPERT ZEPHIA OVIA-IKEM NAMED UNICEF NEXTGEN CHAMPION
Zephia Ovia-Ikem, a Nigerian tech entrepreneur and advocate for youth empowerment, has been appointed by UNICEF as its Next Generation (NextGen) Champion for Nigeria. In this role, she will leverage her networks to mobilize business leaders, raise awareness, and help accelerate progress for children’s rights and well-being across the country. Ovia-Ikem, who has supported UNICEF’s…
