youth

Opinion: The new face of development is 1.8 billion strong

By Douglas Imaralu “Humans are but emotional beings searching for truth or reason.” Truth or reason. These two words are behind some of the world’s greatest changes. Historically, major actions or inactions have stirred development or setbacks in societies across the world. And the root of such changes lies in truth or reason. It is the... Read More

africa, citizens, data, development, global, nigeria, people, youth

9 things we learnt from the 2016 Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (YES)

A recurring assertion at the 2016 Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (YES) was: entrepreneurship, driven by young people, is the future of Nigeria. Speakers at the event, themselves seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders in Nigeria, hammered on the importance of failure and its ability to better a person. They also spoke on the importance of hardwork and... Read More

BoI, Business, entrepreneurship, nigeria, Paga, students, Ubong King, YESummit, youth

Opinion: The #NotTooYoungToRun bill and why the future is now

by Douglas Imaralu ‘A society that cuts off from its youth severs its lifeline, but a society that engages their interests, enlists their talents and liberates their energies brings hope to the world’, says former UN Sec-Gen Kofi Annan. But don’t you find it odd that the same society that encourages you to follow your... Read More

bills, election, facebook, future, traffic, youth

According to the ‘grapevine’, Buhari will lead Niger Delta peace talks

President of the Ijaw Youth Council, Udens Eradiri, on Saturday, disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari has offered to meet with stakeholders, elders and governors from the Niger Delta as a way of bringing back peace to the volatile region. According to The Nation, Eradiri, who failed to disclosed when the meeting would hold, also said the... Read More

Avengers, Buhari, Ijaw, Militants, NDA, youth

#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

The Future Enterprise Support Scheme partners FourthCanvas on graphics design workshop

The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) in partnership with design agency, FourthCanvas presents a 5-day graphics design training intended to set the ball rolling for the skill and career development of young, upcoming and intending designers. The design and digital industry is fast-expanding and as a scheme to combat Youth unemployment which is a major concern... Read More

FourthCanvas, graphic design, skill, TFSS, the future, workshop, youth

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

1.5 millions more Nigerians became unemployed in 2016

The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its unemployment and underemployment report and it noted that another 1.5 million Nigerians became unemployed in the first quarter of 2016. In the report, released Friday, the NBS said NIgeria’s unemployment rate grew from 10.4 percent in the last quarter in 2015 to 12.1 percent in the first... Read More

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employment, labour force, National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, unemployment, Work, work force, youth

Why Kano youth burned down legislators’ homes

The youths of Gaya Local Government, Kano state, who say they tired of being lied to by their elected constituency representatives went on rampage to deal with their erring politicians. Senator Kabiru Gaya who represents Gaya Local Government at the senate and Alhaji Mahamud, their representative in the House of Representatives both had their properties... Read More

arson, election, Fire, Gaya, kano, nigeria, police, promises, youth

Opinion: The dynamics of a youth-led political party

While Nigerian workers were celebrating May Day and conversations about issues like minimum wage and salaries owed amidst the current economic quagmire that we currently continue to battle against were being discussed and debated over the past few days, Nigerian youths mostly through social media were discussing the idea behind the formation of a youth-led... Read More

KOWA, political party, youth

Audu Maikori: I’m angry with Nigerian youths

I am angry….during the last elections Nigerian youth were galvanized and they voted massively for change from the previous administration. The results showed the role the youth played in effecting this victory for the ruling party. So when there was a delay in ministerial announcements I was hoping that it meant that PMB was searching... Read More

Audu Maikori, nigeria, youth

Opinion: Wike’s blood money and the second assassination of Samuel Okonta

While on a condolence visit to the headquarters of the NYSC in Port Harcourt few days after the war between the ballot and bullet was fought, the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike – who left his home probably in trepidation over his explicit role in fanning the embers of violence that left several dead... Read More

Nyesom Wike, nysc, Samuel Okonta, youth

Opinion: Nigerian youths as beggars of mediocre political appointments

In Nigeria currently, it is almost unheard of that someone below the age of 50 is entrusted with an important public service position. Today, the average age of the ministers of President Buhari is 54, but the negligence of such a pivotal demographic in our political map did not just start with president Buhari. Just... Read More

appointments, nigeria, youth

January 18, 2016

The YNaija Interview: Buhari’s war on corruption is ‘thieves fighting with thieves’ – Pa Ikhide

by Emeka Nwankwo Ikhide Ikheloa (popularly called Pa Ikhide) is a University of Benin trained Biochemist turned literary critic and social commentator. Ikhide, who describes himself as highly opinionated, is based in the United States, where he has lived since 1982, and from where he shares his thoughts on books, social issues and politics. Pa... Read More

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nigeria, pa ikhide, President Muhammadu Buhari, youth

January 12, 2016

‘Buhari, leave Olisa Metuh alone’ | Youths in Anambra hold protest (PHOTOS)

With the continued detention of the spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Olisa Metuh, youths from all the 326 wards and 21 councils of Anambra state have demanded for his unconditional release. The placard-carrying youths have taken to the street for a peaceful demonstration, which started at the PDP state headquarters. They have vowed to... Read More

anambra, detention, metuh, youth

December 14, 2015

Arewa to Igbo youth: ‘Don’t allow yourself to be used for a fruitless Biafra agitation’

The youth, who dominate the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), have been advised by Arewa Consultative Forum, to ditch their agitation for secession. The forum, a pan-northern socio-political organisation, warned that the actions of the pro-Biafrans could lead the nation to another bout of civil war.... Read More

Arewa, biafra, igbo, youth

December 11, 2015

Buhari will correct mistakes of previous appointments – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it will do everything within its power to ensure President Muhammadu Buhari appoints youths into his government. The acting national publicity secretary of APC, Timi Frank, on Thursday stated this, while reacting to the criticism of Buhari over the lack of youths in his government. “As one of the... Read More

APC, Buhari, Power, youth

November 21, 2015

Opinion: The Nigerian youth and the several leaps of blind faith

“No education is a waste” Is an aphorism popular and used in different part of the world to show the value of education. The statement is a truism in itself. However, in Nigerian parlance it could mean a number of other things such as: “just study the course you were given. It’s just the certificate... Read More

challenges, Nigerian Youth, youth

November 19, 2015

We’re worried by Biafra agitations – Arewa Youth Forum

The Northern youth has condemned the continued protests by the Pro-Biafra proponents for the creation of Biafra. The youths under the aegis of Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) warned those behind the criminal agitation to desist from it and allow Nigeria to remain in peace and find solutions to its challenges. In a statement signed by its... Read More

Arewa, biafra, nigeria, youth

November 12, 2015

NDLEA to Ekiti youth: ‘Stop smoking, selling weed!’

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned Ekiti State youths to desist from selling cannabis popularly known as weed. The State Commander of the NDLEA, Suleiman Jadi, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti. The NDLEA boss said that the agency had apprehended more than 30 youths... Read More

Business, Ekiti, Marijuana, NDLEA, weed, youth

November 10, 2015

For obvious reasons, 1,000 Bayelsa APC youth defect to PDP

Ahead of the gubernatorial election in Bayelsa state, about 1,000 youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa State have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Seriake Dickson received the defecting youth on Monday, at the Government House, in Yenagoa, where he challenged them to stand firm and defend... Read More

APC, Bayelsa, defect, PDP, youth

November 8, 2015

Buhari to be sued over N5,000 monthly stipend

A group has threatened to drag President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressive Congress (APC) to court over the refusal of the Federal Government to commence the payment of the monthly N5,000 allowance to unemployed Nigerian youths. During the last presidential campaign, Buhari and the APC had promised to give every unemployed Nigerian youth 5, 000 monthly... Read More

000 allowance, 5, APC, Buhari, group, senate, youth

October 9, 2015

OPINION: Why the Nigerian youth needs a political party with an age limit

I am one of those people who spent hours in class looking at the clock or my wristwatch while waiting for the bell to ring so I could go home or to my hostel as the case was. It goes without saying that I’m not a fan of this form of education where so much... Read More

#TheList, nigeria, youth

August 29, 2015

Ambode promises to help take unemployed youths off Lagos streets

Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode said his administration will introduce strategies that would take unemployed youths off the streets. Ambode disclosed this while commissioning the newly reconstructed multi-purpose Onikan Youth Centre at Lagos Island on Friday. He lamented that priority attention had not been given to the nation’s youth over the years. He said,... Read More

ambode, lagos state, youth

August 13, 2015

Saraki says the Senate is transparent and has nothing to hide

As with the usual practice of use and dump syndrome, Senate President Bukola Saraki reiterating the 8th Senate openness and transparency, vowed that the present political environment would not allow for the use and dump syndrome as obtained in the past. “The present administration is committed to carrying the youths along as against the use... Read More

e-senate, Saraki, senate, transparency, youth

Angela Odah: It’s trending, so what?

Recently, I stumbled on a show called “You Got Issues” on Spice TV (channel 192 on the DStv). Spice TV is a lifestyle channel that focuses on beauty, fashion and life style. Its target audience is teenagers, youths and women. I was concerned with the content of the episode I stumbled on. The concept of... Read More

teenagers, young nigerians, youth

Bayelsa youths defend Sylva, warn EFCC against persecuting him

With Timipre Sylva going in and out of court over the fraud case becoming something of concern, a section of youths from Bayelsa State have decided to defend their former Governor and have asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to stop further persecution. The youths were reacting to a fresh 50-count charge slammed on Sylva by... Read More

bayelsa state, EFCC, Sylva, youth

Why Sharia court was burnt down by Kano youth

by Ranti Joseph Some aggrieved youth burnt down the Upper Sharia court, Rijiyar Lemo, following the appearance of an Islamic cleric, Abdul Inyas who was accused of blasphemy. Thousands of youths had thronged the court to witness the trial of Tijjayya sect leader who was taken into custody last Wednesday after he was rescued from... Read More

burns down, court, kano, youth

How Policemen allegedly tortured 22-year-old hotel worker to death

by Chinwe Okafor Over 100 angry youths stormed the premises of Protea Hotel in Benin, Edo State, to protest against the killing of a 22-year-old man, Chibuike Edeh, a housekeeping employee of the hotel. Chibuike was said to have been killed by policemen via torture while trying to get him to confess to the crime of stealing... Read More

killed, Protea Hotel, Theft, thief, youth

We’ll occupy Aso Rock if elections are shifted again – APC youth

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) national youth wing on Thursday vowed to mobilize Nigerian youth and indeed all supporters of the APC to occupy the Aso Presidential Villa and major cities in Nigeria should the general elections be postponed again. This was as the youth warned that the Independent National Electoral Commission... Read More

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