by Alexander O. Onukwue In an unprecedented occurrence, the UK elections recorded a voter turnout of 72% of persons registered to vote between 18 and 24. Exit polls from the just concluded snap elections called by Prime Minister Theresa May of the Conservative Party reveal a surge of more Labour seats in the House of... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through, United Kingdom

Story of the day, Theresa May, UK elections, young people, youth

January 17, 2017

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Nene Henshaw: Fear [NEXT]

We’re all afraid of things. It takes time for us to accept these things. And if you happen to be one of those that believe that they’re made of iron (like me of course ) then it’s even harder. I was told that expressing your fears puts you one step forward in overcoming them and... Read More

Opinion

death, fear, NEXT, nigeria, Religion, young people

January 16, 2017

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Opinion: #NotTooYoungToRun | The need for physical organising

by Jude Feranmi Those who elect corrupt politicians are not victims, they are accomplices – George Orwell Have you ever wondered how Martin Luther King, Mahtama Ghandi, Nelson Mandela organised the entire masses of people for the political causes they believe in? Do you get inspired, have goose bumps or even feel angry when you... Read More

Opinion

not too young to run, Okubo Toshimichi, Politics, young people

January 14, 2017

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This clinic reverses aging by filling your veins with blood of young people

A private clinic named Ambrosia along the Pacific coast in Monterey, California helps people who can pay $8000 pump their veuns with blood plasma from teenagers and young adults to reverse aging. The clinic is owned by Jesse Karmazin, a 32 year old Princeton graduate who says within a month, most participants “see improvements”. Karmazin... Read More

The News Blog

Ambrosia, Clinic, Jesse Karmazin, Reverse aging, young people

January 9, 2017

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Hamzat Lawal: Code and the politics of ‘us’ versus ‘them’

by Hamzat Lawal “If you ever think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito!” – Wendy Lesko, Executive Director, Youth Activism Project. I have often read and heard thinkers- mostly political scientists – say that oppositional thinking is crucial to social change, especially when these thoughts... Read More

Opinion

Connected Development, Hamzat Lawal, nigeria, not too young to run, Politics, young people

December 8, 2016

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Hamzat Lawal: Love and the temperament of an activist

by Hamzat Lawal Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies – Aristotle My experience in activism exposed me to serious issues of life at an early age. Some people might not easily understand the reality that activism is not only about raising hell. It is not only about engaging the people that... Read More

Activism, Goodluck Jonathan, Joe Odumaikin, Love, nigeria, Northern Nigeria, young people

December 1, 2016

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Nene Henshaw: 30 experiences before 30 [NEXT]

by Nene Henshaw I recently realized that I was no more a teenager and had in many ways reached the stage in which 15 years me could look up to and call “Aunty”. This thought scared me more than it excited me because really growing up was a trap. I wish I could go back... Read More

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experience, life, NEXT, nigeria, young people, Youthful vigour

November 22, 2016

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Opinion: #NotTooYoungToRun | The dynamics of political power ( Pt. 2)

by Jude ‘Feranmi Let me start with the motive for acquiring political power as I never really answered that in the first part of this article. At the core of anyone’s aspirations of political power is a longing to impose his/her own ideas on the rest of the people, either for good or for bad.... Read More

nigeria, political parties, Politics, young people, Youth participation in politics

November 5, 2016

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Nene Henshaw: Alone [NEXT]

by Nene Henshaw Some days life just knocks the shit out of you and has you wondering about everything: “who are you?” “What are your goals?” “Where do you want to be in five years?” Now these questions are confusing and feel even worse if you’re in your 20’s, trying to grow up. For example, I... Read More

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alone, life, loneliness, Musings, NEXT, nigeria, sticky, young people

October 19, 2016

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Iyasele, Isioma Osahon: I’ve overcome my physical disability through computers [Nigerian Voices]

by Iyasele, Isioma Osahon Ever since I first got introduced to computers and computing in the mid-1990’s, I have always been fascinated with the idea that an individual no longer needs to be limited by physical handicaps or geographical boundaries to get things done. The simple fact that one does not necessarily need to exert... Read More

Nigerian Voices

chess, computers, disabled persons, nigeria, personality, technology, young people

October 6, 2016

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Tony Elumelu Foundation, Ministry of Information & Culture partner to develop creative industries

At the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) on Wednesday signed an MOU with the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture for the development of Nigeria’s creative industries. The Honourable Minister Alhaji Lai Mohammed and Tony O. Elumelu (CON) signed for their respective organizations. The partnership will provide a framework for... Read More

Adetoye Sokunbi: You’re not special; you just have internet [New Voices]

Last week, I got an email from who would have been my new boss, that the offer for a writing position at his company was being withdrawn. I had been edgy about taking the job in the first place, having no viable options left me with a new crippling anxiety. That kind you get when you’re under 25... Read More

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Joblessness, New Voices, nigeria, recession, unemployment, young people

September 25, 2016

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Pius Adesanmi: Inspired by the proud young farmer

I had barely settled down at work on Monday, Sept 19, 2016, when the young man breezed into my office. It was an African visit: I was not expecting him; he walked in like he owned the space; his decibel level was above the standards officially approved for social interaction by the West. I tell... Read More

agriculture, economy, nigeria, young people

August 31, 2016

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Know young people making an impact? Nominate them for the OYA awards 2016

Organizers of The Outstanding Young Achievers (OYA) awards have released the portal for nominations into various categories of the awards events set to hold in November, 2016. The OYA awards, an event which aims to recognize young people who are adding value and contributing to the growth of Nigeria will be rewarding entrepreneurs, innovators and... Read More

Opinion: Celebrating the 2016 international youth day in perspective

By Yusuf Ishaku Goje Annually for the past sixteen years, the 12th of August has been set aside globally to commemorate the International Youth Day. The commemoration is the creation of the United Nations and was first celebrated on the 12th August 2000; after the UN General Assembly passed a resolution accepting the recommendations made... Read More

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2016, development, International Youth Day, nigeria, poverty, young people, Yusuf Goje

June 9, 2016

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#NotTooYoungToRun: 73 or 24, no age is too young to contest for office

By Jude ‘Feranmi This piece is long overdue but then, they say better late than never. My objective is simple and it is to address the notion which I personally consider a slander that there is a certain fetishization of ‘Youth’ and the capabilities of young people when it comes to nation building or Leadership. I... Read More

election, government, House of Rep, KOWA, young people, youth

May 29, 2016

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Opinion: Are we thinking about 2050?

By Babatunde Oladosu In Spring 2009, I completed a two-week internship at the London office of Goldman Sachs. I was one of 8 Nigerian undergraduates who joined students from top universities in Europe on Goldman’s Spring Internship programme. Towards the end of the programme, some interns got together for lunch. During a discussion about graduation plans,... Read More

2050, future, Golddmine, nigeria, population, young people, youth

August 20, 2014

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The “safest state” in the North-East, Gombe, casts a nervous eye on its youth

by James Sambo Residents of Gombe, the state with by far the best security record in the North-Eastern geopolitical zone of the country, are worried over rising cases of youth restiveness in the state. Yesterday, state governor, Ibrahim Dankwambo’s Chief of Staff, Ahmed Yayari, announced that late last week, two employees of the State Social... Read More

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Ahmed Yayari, employment, gombe, Ibrahim Dankwambo, young people

November 11, 2013

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Chude Jideonwo: Before the buzzwords, young Nigerians were on to something!

by Chude Jideonwo *This piece was first published in the Nigerian Dialogue in 2011 Just like Greenland before it, TY Bello’s latest inspiring offering ‘The Future’ has caught on like wildfire. Yet again this one woman squad has dismantled many of the assumptions – that female artistes don’t succeed because there is some in-built bias... Read More

Africa Rising, greenland, Obiageli Ezekwesili, the land is green, TY Bello, young nigerians, young people

November 4, 2013

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Bethel Mgbebuihe: 7 things every young person should know (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Bethel Mgbebuihe “Your youth is a time you will remember forever” I have a lot to say but I really don’t know where to begin. Your youth is a time you will remember forever. In the coming decades, you will experience more than you can ever imagine; good and bad. People will come and go... Read More

30 days 30 voices, Bethel Mgbebuihe, motivation, Things every young person should know, young people, youth

September 9, 2013

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“PDP has done a lot for young people” – Youth Leader, Malam Umar Garba Chiza speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

by Mercy Abang After the election of the 60-year-old youth leader of the People’s Democratic Party, Malam Umar Garba Chiza – the PDP seem to have turned a new leaf with the recent election of it’s National youth leader to pilot the affairs of young people in the party. The ruling party’s recent “dramatic” convention witnessed the election... Read More

Conversations with Mercy Abang, Malam Umar Garba Chiza, mercy abang, PDP, young people, youth leader

August 6, 2013

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9 things you MUST consider before using drugs

by Krystle Crossman There will always be a part of you that remembers how much fun you had and wishes that you could go back and do it again. This can become dangerous when you hit a period where you may be emotionally unstable. Many people experimented with recreational drugs when they were younger. But... Read More

emotionally unstable, normal parameters, recreational drugs, young people

June 26, 2013

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Why Obama won’t visit Nigeria – US

by Rachel Ogbu President Barack Obama will not be visiting Nigeria during his upcoming three-nation trip to Africa because of the ongoing insecurity, United States officials hinted on Tuesday. They were quick to add that the exclusion will not affect bilateral relations between both countries. During Obama’s second visit to the continent, he would visit... Read More

democratic institution-building, enhancing economic growth, Insecurity, nigeria, president barack obama, trade and investment, young people

August 7, 2012

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#ThisShouldConcernYou: $75,000 Anzisha Prize to identify Africa’s young entrepreneurial leaders

by Adeniyi Abdul Winners of the 2012 edition of the Anzisha prize are set to be announced in Johannesburg, South Africa on the 29th August by the African Leadership Academy (ALA) and The MasterCard Foundation. he Prize which is now in its second year aims to identify exceptional young people between the ages 16 to... Read More

africa, Anzisha Prize, entrepreneurship, young people

April 1, 2012

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Who wants to party? Young people discuss political participation on Rubbin’ Minds today

by Hauwa Gambo On Rubbin’ Minds today, the topic is “Who wants to party?” – and it explores issues and learning points around young people and how to drive an effective change agenda through the Nigerian governance system. In the past week, there has been a spirited debate amongst young leaders from across the country... Read More

participation, Political, rubbin minds, young people

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