The Lagos State Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, on Tuesday, urged youths to maximise skills in technology to build a brighter future for themselves and society. The commissioner spoke while unveiling the Lagos State Upskill Programme for youths in the state, launched in conjunction with GFA Technologies and WEMA Bank. Speaking at the ministry’s conference room at …

One million young Nigerians are set to benefit from the National Youth Skills Programme (NYSP), Youth Development Minister Dr. Jamila Bio-Ibrahim said yesterday. The programme will avail them the opportunity to sharpen their skills on how to thrive in the modern economy. The minister spoke in Abuja during the 25th Nigeria Democracy Day Anniversary Youth Programme organised to celebrate the …

The Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 21st September, Dr. Asue Ighodalo has urged youths to maximise their potential, channeling their skills, talents and energy towards making Nigeria a first-world nation. At the Egor Youth Summit held at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City, the state capital on Friday, Ighodalo said: “The youths …

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has ordered the arrest of some youths in Delta over the killing of a Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain and 12 other soldiers. The Acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau said the troops were attacked by some community youths and killed last Thursday. In a statement on Saturday, Gusau said the troops …

The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, has advised youths in the state to steer clear of crime and focus on self development. The commissioner gave the advice in an interview with newsmen in Lagos, against the backdrop of the harsh economic situation. “We all know that times are tough, which was why my governor, …

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has urged youths to be innovative in their thinking, to drive progress and transformation in the country. In a statement on Sunday Hamzat gave the advice during his visit to Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA). The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the deputy governor engaged the fellows of the academy in discussions, …

The World Bank has said the Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) project in Nigeria will engage 200,000 youths with the necessary skills and jobs. According to the bank, the project does not include tertiary institution graduates but those with secondary school certificates who will be trained for already existing jobs. Speaking in Abuja, World Bank …

The Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment is partnering with the Enterprise Development Centre of Pan Atlantic University to train youths in employability and entrepreneurship skills. The Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, during a press briefing at the weekend, said the training scheduled to kick-off in the first quarter of this year, targets 10,000 participants …

Former President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, cautioned Nigerian youths not to allow hard drugs to destroy their future and potential. Rather, Buhari said every Nigerian should be involved in the current efforts to tackle hard drug consumption in the country. The former President gave the advice in katsina in his remarks at a one-day dialogue on how to tackle the …

Tech training provider, ALX, will empower over two million youths across Africa with technology skills that will prepare them for the dynamic world of work and provide innovative solutions to Africa’s challenges. This was made known as ALX Nigeria hosted over 8, 400 new learners at the Karibu ‘Welcome’ ceremony in Lagos at the weekend. The event was to welcome …