By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Thursday received a delegation of youths and social media influencers of old APC members drawn from the state’s 44 local…
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Kano records steady youth participation progress in governance – governor’s aide
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta Musaddiq Kabir Adam, the Senior Special Assistant on Open Government Partnership (OGP) to the Kano State Governor says that youth participation in governance has recorded steady progress under…
MTN empowers Kano youths with N5m startup grants, inspires innovation
By Bashir Bello One of Africa’s leading telecommunications companies, MTN Nigeria, has empowered young entrepreneurs in Kano with N5 million in startup grants to help them launch and expand their businesses. The…
Why Nigeria’s future depends on its young majority
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta In spite of economic challenges, unemployment, insecurity and social development concerns, experts have identified the country’s youthful population as one of its greatest assets for national transformation. With…
INSIGHT: Balancing Associations with Technology Innovation Hubs for Economically Inclusive Northern Nigeria
By Na’ im Sulaiman Technology innovation hubs are becoming one of the most important drivers of economic growth in Nigeria. These hubs are centers where young entrepreneurs, software developers, startups, researchers, and…
John F. Kennedy: An Emblem of Youth Engagement in Democracy, Civic Participation, and Effective Governance
By Na’ im Sulaiman, AJ John F. Kennedy emerged on the American political stage at a moment when democratic societies were confronting rapid social change, Cold War tensions, and growing demands for…
Int’l Day of Education 2026: The Role of Youths in Co-Creating Education
By Hajara Abdullahi The United Nations has designated 24th January as the International Day of Education, a global event aimed at recognizing the role of education in promoting peace, development, and human…
CITAD, NYED Trains Out-of-School Youths on Digital Technology, Entrepreneurship in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in collaboration with The New Turn for Youth Enthusiasm and Development (NYED) has concluded an eight-week training program aimed at equipping…
Yobe Youth Groups Rally Behind Lawan Kolo Geidam for 2027 Gubernatorial Bid
From Alhaji Yusuf Damaturu Youth organizations across Yobe State have publicly declared their support for Lawan Kolo Geidam as their preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement was formally announced…
Labour Minister, DG NPC Empower 10,000 Youths with Food Items, 350 Dispatch Riders
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, in collaboration with the Director General of the National Productivity Centre (NPC), Dr. Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, has distributed 350 motorcycles to…
KNSG Warns Youths on Inter-Community Clash or Face Wrath of Law
The Kano State Government has issued a stern warning to irate youths to desist from disrupting the prevailing peace across communities or risk facing the full weight of the law. This was…
NIGCOMSAT, Jigawa Govt Empower 150 Youths on Satellite Innovations
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), in collaboration with the Jigawa State Government, has commenced the training of 150 youths in satellite technology and digital communication. Speaking at…
MWF Legacy Conference: Youths Remain Pivotal to Nigeria, Africa’s Development Agenda – Shettima
The Vice-President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has commended initiatives like the Mandela Washington Fellows for their leadership and service model which are essential to development of Nigeria and the rest of Africa….
CITAD Trains Northern Youths on Combating Corruption
By Mustapha Salisu In its ongoing effort to address corruption across the country, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has organized a two-day capacity-building training for youths on accountability and…
Sen. Binos Sponsors 250 Youths for Solar Technology Training in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe has sponsored the training and empowerment of 250 youths from the Adamawa Southern Senatorial Zone in solar PV technologies. The five-day program, aimed at…
UNODC’s youth peace champions: A network transforming community peacebuilding in northeastern Nigeria
Experts have suggested that community peacebuilding requires collective efforts and that young people must play a central role. And the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, (UNODC) is doing just that…
CITAD Trains Youths on Transforming Tech Ideas into Businesses
By Mustapha Salisu The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched a training program designed to equip 30 youths with the skills needed to turn their technological ideas into successful…
Organization to Equip 20 Climate Champions in Gombe
From Hajara Usman Yandy Tech Community, a Non-Governmental Organization, is set to equip 20 climate champions in Gombe State through its project, Youth Empowerment for Climate Action in Nigeria (YE-CAN) to spearhead…
Transform Nigerian political landscape using creative ideas- Cleric urges youth
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau Youth G17 Peace Progressive Forum leader, Rev. Joshua Sati, has urged youths to be innovative and to create ideas to transform the political landscape of Nigeria. Rev…
Plateau Youth Leaders Reject Nationwide Protest
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Coalition of Youth Leaders of Plateau Communities have distanced itself from the proposed nationwide protest, describing the motive as unclear and suspicious. Disclosing this during a press…
Kasham Hosts AI-Focused Workshop to Empower Kano Youths on International Youth Skill Day
By Mustapha Salisu As part of their efforts to commemorate International Youth Skill Day 2024, the non-governmental organization Kasham Girls, Women, Youth and Community Development Network (KGWYCDN) organized a one-day workshop for…
Kano muslim scholars coalition rejects street protests, wants jobs for youths
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Coalition of Ulama and Islamic Organizations in Kano State has urged the Federal Government and State Governments to urgently introduce emergency youth skills training, empowerment and support programmes…
NGO Promotes Democratic Discourse Among Kano Students
By Mustapha Salisu On Thursday, a non-governmental organization Gatefield Impact launched its inaugural project, “Engaging Students in Democratic Discourse Across Nigeria,” also known as FRAME Democracy, at Bayero University, Kano. This initiative…
Kibiya incubation centre trains 65 students on SIDP, launches 1 year digital skills training for 3700 youths
The Kibiya Business Incubation Center marked a significant milestone with the launched of a one Year Digital Skills Training program, targeting 3,700 men and women across the Kibiya, Rano, and Bunkure local…
NDE Trains 20 Adamawa Youths on B-NOAS
From Umar Dankano, Yola Twenty (20) beneficiaries have commenced three (3) months of intensive vocational training on Basic National Open Apprenticeship Skills (B-NOAS) organised by the National Directorate Of Employment, NDE in…