Tag: #YouthEmpowerment
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NIGERIA’S DRIVE TO BOOST AI LITERACY IN SCHOOLS TAKES A MAJOR STEP FORWARD
Nigeria is stepping up its game! With a new focus on AI, the government and educators are working to ensure students and teachers are equipped for the future, making AI literacy a top priority in the education system. Education experts are calling for early AI training for students and teachers, emphasizing that AI should be…
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TONY ELUMELU CALLS FOR MAJOR AI AND DIGITAL INVESTMENT TO UNLOCK AFRICA’S POTENTIAL
Africa is ready for a tech leap! Tony Elumelu urges global cooperation to boost AI and digital infrastructure as a game-changer for productivity and prosperity. At a seminar during the IMF/World Bank meetings in Washington, Heirs Holdings Chairman Tony Elumelu emphasized that true productivity isn’t just output per worker but opportunity per person. He highlighted…
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PROF ADENIRAN URGES REBRAND OF NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE FOR STRONGER BORDER SECURITY
Prof. Adeniran from Obafemi Awolowo University calls for a major revamp of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to better reflect its full role in border security, migration management, policy implementation, and advisory services. Speaking at his inaugural lecture titled “Migralusion: A Mix-Transnational Theory of ‘Japa’ Culture”, he stressed the need for clearer structure, proposing the…
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ABAKALIKI LGA CHAIRMAN MAKES NIN MANDATORY FOR APARTMENT RENTAL TO BOOST SECURITY
Stephen Nwogha, Chairman of Abakaliki Local Government, has introduced the National Identification Number (NIN) and other data as requirements for renting apartments to curb crime. Speaking on his two-year tenure, Nwogha highlighted collaboration with police and army to enhance security. He also touted progress in health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and youth empowerment training over 1,000…
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TINUBU JUSTIFIES ₦200BN FUND TO BOOST MSMEs AND MANUFACTURERS
President highlights bold support measures fueling Nigeria’s economic growth and youth empowerment. President Bola Tinubu, speaking via Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit, explained the ₦200 billion intervention fund was designed to help MSMEs and manufacturers overcome structural challenges and increase competitiveness. With a strong GDP growth of 4.23% in September 2025,…
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DENMARK PLEDGES TO BOOST NIGERIA’S MARITIME SECTOR
Denmark strengthens partnership to turn Nigeria into Africa’s maritime hub. At the 10th Lagos International Maritime Week, Denmark’s Consul-General Mrs. Jette Bjerrum affirmed plans to deepen collaboration with Nigeria’s maritime industry. Highlighting Nigeria’s youthful workforce and strategic coastlines, she praised investments like the $1.2 billion by APM Terminals and recent MoU with Nigerian Ports Authority.…
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AFDB CALLS ON AFRICA TO SEIZE TRADE DISRUPTION AS OPPORTUNITY
AfDB urges Africa to boost local industries, job creation, and climate-resilient growth. Dr. Sidi Ould Tah of the African Development Bank urged African nations at the CGECI Academy in Abidjan to turn global trade disruptions into a chance for economic transformation. He stressed stronger regional value chains, local raw material processing, and green industrialisation led…
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TINUBU REAFFIRMS YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, ECONOMIC REFORMS ON 65TH INDEPENDENCE
President Tinubu hails Nigerian youth as greatest assets, pushing education, entrepreneurship, and innovation. In his 65th Independence Day broadcast, President Bola Tinubu praised Nigeria’s youth as the nation’s key to future prosperity, urging them to dream big and innovate in tech, arts, sports, and science. He highlighted the disbursement of nearly ₦100 billion in student…
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CAN URGES UNITY AND HONEST REFLECTION ON NIGERIA’S PROGRESS
Archbishop Okoh calls for lifting every home, beyond statistics, amid economic challenges. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) congratulated Nigerians on the 65th Independence Anniversary, stressing that true progress must be felt in every household, not just by numbers. CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh acknowledged the hardships from economic reforms but urged citizens to rise…
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HOLY SEE CALLS FOR GLOBAL SUPPORT TO ADVANCE AFRICA’S PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT
Archbishop Paul Gallagher urges united action on stability, youth empowerment, and humanitarian aid in Africa. At the UN General Assembly, Archbishop Paul Gallagher of the Holy See stressed the resilience of African youth and the need for international backing through investments in education, health, and governance. Highlighting progress in African democracies and ongoing challenges like…
