NHRC Demands United Front Against Violent Extremism, Urges Investment in Youth, Vulnerable Groups

NHRC Demands United Front Against Violent Extremism, Urges Investment in Youth, Vulnerable Groups

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has called for stronger, coordinated action among government institutions, civil society organisations, youth groups, and development partners to curb violent extremism and rising human rights violations in Nigeria. Speaking at the National Stakeholders, Civil Society and Youth Summit, Dr. Ojukwu, who was represented by the Director of Legal Services and Enforcement, Barr. […]

June 25, 2026 25

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ADC Youth Wing Petitions NJC, Seeks Justice Lifu’s Recusal From Party-Related Cases

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The National Youth Wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside leaders of civil society organisations affiliated with the party, has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC), seeking the removal of Justice Peter Odo Lifu from all matters relating to the party. The petition, dated June 18, 2026, was addressed to the Executive Secretary of the NJC and signed by the ADC National Youth Leader, Comrade Balarabe […]

June 22, 2026 16

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The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria has launched the 2026 Training of West African Youth on Aquaculture

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria has launched the 2026 Training of West African Youth on Aquaculture, with a focus on sustainable fish farming. The programme opened today at the ARCN Auditorium in Abuja. Declaring the training open, the Executive Secretary of the Council, Dr Abubakar Adamu Dabban, said this year’s theme — “Sustainable Fish Farming Using Black Soldier Fly Larvae” — reflects regional priorities on youth employment, food security, […]

February 11, 2026 34

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Northern Youth Forum Endorses President Tinubu for Second Term, Pledges Financial Support

By Zainab Uzomah The Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum (NNYLF) has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, following a youth leadership and stakeholder engagement held in Abuja on Monday. The gathering brought together youth leaders, professionals, grassroots organisers and political stakeholders from across the North to review national development under the Renewed Hope Agenda and to launch the Renewed Hope Ambassadors initiative. In a communiqué co-signed […]

January 28, 2026 20

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Vice President Shettima Charges Youth To Embrace Tech To Compete With The Developed World

By Baba Sunday|| Abuja ‎Vice President Kashim Shettima says the only way Nigeria can catch up with the developed world is through innovation in the digital economy.‎‎Shettima stated this while speaking at the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition held today at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja.‎‎"If there is any shortcut through which we can catch up with the developed economies, it lies in digital innovation. […]

November 12, 2025 54

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Wike Flags Off FCT Renewed Hope Youth Empowerment Programme

…Disteibutes 80 Vehicles To FCT Youths By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike on Thursday, October 31, 2024 flagged off the FCT Renewed Hope Youth Empowerment Programme by distributing 80 vehicles to youths in the FCT. Speaking during the flag-off exercise, which rounds up the minister's nine days of project flag-offs, Barrister Wike stressed the Federal Government's commitment to improving the lives […]

October 31, 2024 304

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Kaduna inaugurates council to tackle youth unemployment

The Kaduna Governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Monday, inaugurated the Kaduna State Skills Development Council to tackle the skills deficit and youth unemployment across the state. The council, which is chaired by the governor, is the highest decision-making organ for skills development in the state and is tasked with providing overall leadership and strategic direction for skills acquisition and development in the state. According to the governor, the council will […]

August 26, 2024 47

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FG, Nokia sign pact on youth empowerment

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria to upskill young Nigerians in the latest 4G and 5G radio and transmission technologies. The partnership aims to equip Nigerians with the necessary skills to excel in the rapidly evolving telecommunications sector, according to a statement from the Nigerian Communications Commission. The MoU was signed by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr […]

May 13, 2024 33

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GreenLight Initiative Seeks Accountability, Inclusiveness, Youth Participation in Governance

GreenLight Initiative Seeks Accountability, Inclusiveness, Youth Participation in Governance The GreenLight Initiative, has expressed its readiness to foster collaboration towards meaningful youth participation in governance. It made its position known during a courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission, Hon. Dalhatu Musa Ezekiel, as part of its ongoing project activities supported by LEAP Africa and the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund which aimed at catalyzing youth action for accountability […]

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