In a bold step toward tackling unemployment and boosting youth empowerment, the Lagos State Government has partnered with Diageo Nigeria to train over 250 young people in hospitality, entrepreneurship, and retail under the Learning for Life (L4L) programme. The initiative was officially launched on Monday, July 14, 2025, at The Wings Tower, Victoria Island, Lagos,
Lagos, July 9, 2025 Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu has urged Nigerian youths to focus on available opportunities instead of complaining, citing the need for motivation, innovation, and active participation in nation-building. During an interaction with the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy fellows at Lagos House, Ikeja, Sanwo‑Olu emphasized the importance of staying focused and using provided platforms
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has expressed deep concern over the increasing involvement of Nigerian youths in internet-related crimes, describing the development as a major threat to the country’s economy and international reputation. Speaking through the Acting Zonal Director of the Commission in Benin, Assistant Commander I,
July 5, 2025 | Abeokuta, Ogun State In a move to boost youth employment and technological self-reliance, the Ogun State Government has partnered with technology firm, Cybervilla, to train young residents in mobile phone and electronic device repairs. The initiative, which aligns with Governor Dapo Abiodun’s agenda to reduce unemployment and promote digital literacy across
In a renewed commitment to youth development, the Lagos State Government and GIZ’s Skills Development for Youth Employment (SKYE) programme have taken a significant step toward enhancing technical and vocational training infrastructure across the state. In a recent high-level meeting held at the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Commissioner Akinyemi Ajigbotafe welcomed GIZ‑SKYE’s delegation,
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CIG Motors Company Limited to provide technical training in automobile repairs and maintenance for beneficiaries of its flagship Skill-to-Wealth programme. The agreement, signed in Abuja, marks a significant step in the government’s drive to tackle
The Nigerian Army has expressed concern over the extremely low turnout of youths from the South-East region in its ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise, revealing that only 200 applicants have so far registered from the entire zone. This was made known by the Head of the Army Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team in Anambra State, Brigadier General
Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has taken a decisive step in tackling youth unemployment and fostering economic growth by empowering 15,000 young people through a series of targeted initiatives. During a vibrant engagement with youth stakeholders at the International Centre for Culture and Events in Akure, the governor underscored his administration’s unwavering commitment
Tension erupted in Ibadan as a group of aggrieved youths and investors descended on the local office of CBEX, a digital trading platform, following its reported crash which left users unable to access their funds. The incident occurred in the Oke Ado area of the Oyo State capital, where crowds stormed the premises in frustration,
