Abeokuta, Nigeria | September 4, 2025 The Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority (O-ORBDA) on Wednesday graduated 37 participants of its 2024/2025 Graduate Youth Empowerment Programme (GYEP), awarding each a ₦500,000 startup grant to support entry into agribusiness. Speaking at the ceremony held at the agency’s headquarters in Abeokuta, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer,
The Kebbi State Government has reiterated the need for young people across the state to embrace skills acquisition as a critical pathway to self-reliance and long-term economic empowerment. This call was made in line with the administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce youth unemployment and encourage entrepreneurship among the state’s growing population of young citizens. Speaking
In a bold move to bridge the digital divide and foster inclusive economic growth, the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has partnered with the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and SBTS Group to empower Nigerian youth and vulnerable populations with modern digital skills. The initiative, launched under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President
A senior presidential advisor on citizenship and leadership has called upon Nigeria’s young people to maintain their belief in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The advisor, Rinsola Abiola, emphasized that the government prioritizes the concerns and interests of the youth. Speaking at a Ramadan event in Abeokuta, Ogun State, organized by her foundation, Abiola asserted that
