1,000 youth join Access Bank to celebrate International Youth Day

1,000 youth join Access Bank to celebrate International Youth Day

To celebrate International Youth Day, Access Bank hosted students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to an educational forum cum party. The event centered around this year’s globally recognized theme which is ‘Safe Spaces for Youth’. The event which held at Access Bank UNILAG campus branch had in attendance over 1,000 students sharing ideas on... Read More

access, International Youth Day, youth

April 6, 2018

President of Ghana leads delegation in event aimed at tackling Africa unemployment

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana, is scheduled to give a talk in a leading pan African conference organised to address unemployment in the continent. The president will give a keynote speech at The LSE Africa Summit scheduled to take place on April 20-21 at the London School of Political Science in the United... Read More

LSE Africa Summit, Nana Akufo-Addo, unemployment, youth

February 13, 2018

Nigerian youth undergo masterclass sessions at The Nigerian Senate

An Advocacy group ‘The Public Senate’ recently gave Nigerian lawmakers the opportunity to sit with the people most affected by their policies, Nigerian youth. This activity tagged #UnmaskingTheSenate was part of The Public Senate’s larger objective of educating and engaging Nigerian youth on issues of Advocacy and deep knowledge on the activities of The Nigerian... Read More

elections, nigeria, Nottoyountorun, Politics, president, publicsenate, senate, unmaskingthesenate, youth

November 30, 2017

#NigeriasNewTribe: Here’s the official style guide for The Future Awards Africa 2017

The 2017 edition of Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards is upon us. This year, organisers of the award show are paying homage to young Nigerians who have thrived in their chosen métiers…

The September Standard

awards, fashion, Nigeria's New Tribe, style guide, The Future Awards Africa, youth

November 23, 2017

Join politics instead of complaining about bad leadership | Osinbajo tells youth

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has urged youth in the country to join political parties instead of sitting back to complain about the leadership of the country. Osinbajo gave the advice at the emerging political leaders’ summit which held in Abuja on Wednesday. Represented by Babafemi Ojudu, special adviser to the president on political affairs, Osinbajo said... Read More

bad leadership, complain, Politics, Yemi Osinbajo, youth

November 3, 2017

Army organises football competition for Borno youth in Sambisa

The Nigerian Army has organised a 16-team football competition in Sambisa Forest for youth of Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Timothy Antigha, confirmed the football competition. He said the youth “would be unavailable for the use of Boko Haram insurgents.” He said, “It is part of our operations to... Read More

army, Borno, competition, football, sambisa forest, youth

October 9, 2017

Co-founders of #IamMindful Africa meets with former president Olusegun Obasanjo

Africa’s indigenous youth platform #IamMindful Africa co-founders Toluwalase Eniola and Tola Odumosu meet African icon and former President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo after an invite to attend the Youth Enterprise Summit at the Presidential Conference Hall, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The initiative aims to lead to the economic and social cultural... Read More

#IamMindful, education, Education Can't Wait, olusegun obasanjo, Tola Odumosu, Toluwalase Eniola, youth

October 6, 2017

Buhari will provide 360,000 jobs for the youth soon – Emefiele

Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele has said President Muhammadu Buhari will fulfil his promise to provide 360,000 jobs for youths nationwide. He said this at a stakeholders’ meeting of the operational framework for the Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme (AADS). According to him, AADS was targeted primarily at unemployed youths between the ages of 18 and 35.... Read More

360000 jobs, employment, Godwin Emefiele, President Muhammadu Buhari, youth

September 23, 2017

The Thread: “The world ends tomorrow. Confess your sins tonight and be free”, dude tweets. The reactions are lit!

What will you confess if the world were to end tomorrow and you were guaranteed heaven on a platter? That’s the experiment Favour Onyeoziri conducted on TwitterNG last and our eyes are still popping from the confessions.?? Jeez, how do Priests keep it together, though? From school fees corruption to shagging househelps to stealing from... Read More

Gist

bants, confessions, foolishness, gist, nigeria, The Thread, TwitterNG, youth

September 15, 2017

Hundreds of Biafran youth still missing, dead in Abia – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has alleged that its members in Abia and Rivers were missing after clashes with the army. IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful disclosed this to journalists on Thursday. He said some members of the group, who were detained in military barracks, had not been accounted for. Powerful stated, “Hundreds of Biafran youths... Read More

Abia, Biafran, dead, IPOB, missing, youth

September 12, 2017

Protesting Akwa Ibom youth dump coffin at Exxon Mobil gate

Youth from four local government area in Awka Ibom, playing host to Exxon Mobil, on Monday held a warning protest to demand the immediate relocation of the company’s headquarters to the state. The LGAs include Eket, Esit-Eket, Onna and Ibeno. The protesters blocked the gates of the company with coffins and other traditional items. Speaking... Read More

Akwa Ibom, coffin, Exxon Mobil, gate, protestera, youth

September 8, 2017

Youth organise prayers for Buhari, Nigeria’s unity

Some youth on Friday organised a prayer programme for the quick recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari and the unity of Nigeria. The prayers which commenced on Thursday evening, ended on Friday afternoon at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Chairman, Board of Trustees, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Chief Makole Azugbene thanked the participants for praying for... Read More

nigeria, organise, prayers, Unity, youth

September 6, 2017

Mimiko, Oni, Abati, Banire, Sonaiya, Mamora put political differences aside to inspire Nigeria’s Emerging Political Leaders

Political leaders from across various divides have put aside their party differences and unite to empower Young and Emerging Political Leaders at the Nigerian Emerging Political Leaders Forum in Lagos coming up on the 7th September 2017 at the Arcade of Eko Club, 1 Eko Club Close, Surulere, Lagos from 9am. The Nigeria’s Emerging Political... Read More

Leadership, Mimiko, Nigeria's Emerging Political Leaders Forum, Oni, Politics, Sonaiya, youth

September 6, 2017

Muiz Banire, Jimi Agbaje, Segun Mimiko, others to discuss Internal Democracy and Politics with Emerging Political Leaders

The National Legal Adviser of the All Progressive Congress Dr. Muiz Banire, former PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Lagos State Mr Jimi Agbaje, and Former Governor of Ondo, Segun Mimiko are among the confirmed speakers at the Nigeria’s Emerging Political Leaders Forum coming up 9am on the 7th September 2017 at the Arcade of Eko Club,... Read More

Leadership, Mimiko, Nigeria's Emerging Political Leaders Forum, Oni, Politics, Sonaiya, youth

August 25, 2017

YEN & Ooni of Ife to host Youth Empowerment Summit 2017 (YES2017) to empower 8000 youths

The Young Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (YEN) the umbrella body and voice for Nigerian young entrepreneurs in collaboration with His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife is set to host Youth Empowerment Summit 2017 with the theme Youth Empowerment: A Panacea for Unemployment, Economic Growth and Sustainable Development. The collaborative move was revealed... Read More

Empowerment Summit, Ooni of Ife, YEN, youth

August 16, 2017

Why Charly Boy’s fight is not necessarily for the youth

by Alexander O. Onukwue Is it reasonable that every move that Charly Boy has made with regards to his new movement has been subject to criticism from the youth? The sixty-six-year-old grandfather, known for his maverick cross-dressing and controversial photo-ops is one of those public figures who divide opinion as to their relevance in Nigeria.... Read More

Story of the day

Charly Boy, Protests, youth

August 14, 2017

Snatch power from old politicians | Obasanjo tells youth

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged youth in the country to democratically snatch power from old politicians. Obasanjo said since the old leaders are unwilling to relinquish power, it was time for the youth to wrest power from old hands. He said this in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital at the Youth Governance Dialogue organised... Read More

old politicians, olusegun obasanjo, Power, youth

August 12, 2017

Youth inclusion in decision making helps foster peace #YouthDay

by Wareez Odunayo United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 54/120, on 17 December 1999, approved the recommendation by the World Conference of Ministers for Youth, Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998 that August 12 be declared International Youth Day. There has been growing recognition since the adoption of Security Council Resolution S/RES/2250 in 2015 that as... Read More

Thinking Through

inclusion, International Youth Day, peace, violence, youth, Youth Building Peace

July 28, 2017

Leap Africa International Youth Day 2017: Call for submissions

LEAP Africa is proud to be part of a global recognition and promotion of the United Nations’ (UN) International Youth Day which is celebrated each year to recognize the efforts of the world’s youth in enhancing the global society. The theme of this year’s International Youth Day – which takes place on August 12, 2017... Read More

International Youth Day, IYD, LEAP Africa, peace, youth

July 28, 2017

#NotTooYoungToRun bill: Young people, therefore, have no more excuse

by Usman Alabi Even after the passage of the Not Too Young to Run Bill in the National Assembly, we might have to wait a while before producing a President who is in his early or late thirties. By now the Not Too Young to Run movement would be taking lessons from reality – that... Read More

Thinking Through

Age barrier, analysis, Not to young to run, politicians, Politics, youth

July 25, 2017

Youth protest at N’Assembly over ‘Not too young to run’ bill

A group of youth on Tuesday protested at the National Assembly to demand the passage of the ‘not too young to run’ bill. Chidi Odinkalu, former chairman human rights commission, while addressing the protesters said the youth were the future of the country. “We are in a country with median age of 19 but people who want... Read More

bill, national assembly, not too young to run, protest, youth

July 22, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senate clarifies status of #NotTooYoungToRun bill

The Nigerian Senate has risen to the occasion and has followed the footsteps of the lower chamber in offering an explanation for the status of the Not too Young to Run bill that was allegedly removed from the Constitution Amendment Report. Following reports making rounds that the bill had been dropped, over 50 youth organisations... Read More

The Legislative Blog

bill, Constitution amendment, Constitution Review, Dogara, NotTooYoungToRun, senate, youth

July 17, 2017

Suicide bombing: Youth attack SEMA rescue team in Maiduguri

Officials of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency rescuing victims at the scene of a suicide bomb attack in Maiduguri on Monday were attacked by a mob. The incident occurred at Londonciki-Simari area of Maiduguri, where a female suicide bomber attacked a mosque killing eight worshippers while 15 others sustained injuries. The youth who were... Read More

Attack, Maidiguri, SEMA, youth

July 13, 2017

Youth for Global Change conference begins today

The Lagos Model United Nations (LMUN) is a three-day conference organised by the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, which simulates the committees, and the resolution making process in the United Nations. Registered delegates are assigned different countries, and for the purpose of the conference, are to speak, debate, strategise, proffer solutions, and form alliances... Read More

conference, Global Change, lagos state, LMUN, UNILAG, United Nations, youth

July 8, 2017

From Reality TV to Reality Twitter: Our mumu never really do

by Alexander O. Onukwue Are Nigeria’s politicians pleased to see the youth deep in distractions while the country runs adrift? While you make your mind up, think about an alternative question: Have politicians purposely suppressed education in the country so that the people will not be enlightened enough to know what to demand of them?... Read More

Story of the day

Governance, mumu, Politics, Reality TV, Story of the day, twitter., youth

June 28, 2017

While you wait for restructuring, this should be your focus right now

by Alexander O. Onukwue Everyone is bombarding the Federal Government and the cabal that continues to hold Nigeria to ransom with the queries of restructuring. Former leaders and modern influencers are weighing in, adding support to the clamour for the structure of the nation to be modified to give greater autonomy to states in the... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through

restructuring, state governments, Story of the day, youth

June 28, 2017

Should the old restructure Nigeria for the youth?

by Alexander O. Onukwue As the discussion on the restructuring of Nigeria takes up the conversation space, the matter of the persons to carry-out the process has necessarily been brought up. Very many persons, old and young, believe the present structure of the country is a contraption bound to worsen by the day. But not... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through

older generation, restructuring, Story of the day, youth

June 24, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Even if it’s the last thing you read, you mustn’t miss this speech by Osinbajo

Like you, we often find it impossible to explain what it is exactly about Professor Osinbajo that makes him seem so dependable. It could be anything from the way he chooses to approach any issue first by dialogue to the fact that you can be sure he won’t be found throwing shades at his absent principal... Read More

The Presidential Blog

agitation, armed forces, Elite, ethnic agitations, ethnic tensions, freedom of speech, Military, Nigerian leaders, professor osinbajo, secession, self determination, youth

June 21, 2017

Igbo quit notice: Counsel the misguided elements among our youth | Osinbajo tells Northern rulers

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday urged Northern traditional rulers to always speak against hate speeches in their domain. Osinbajo said this in his opening remarks when he met Northern Traditional rulers on Tuesday at the Presidential villa. He said the meeting was importatnt due to a spate of divisive statements in recent weeks between... Read More