The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has empowered 200 youths of Imo State in modern Electrical Installations and Maintenance. Applauding President Bola Tinubu’s focus on job creation and employment in his ‘Renewed Hope Agenda,’ the Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Khalil Halilu, said the agenda of the President had inspired the agency to embark …

The wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has urged women and youths to participate actively in this year’s national women’s conference, saying the conference is specifically designed to influence participants for positive outcomes in society. Dr Sanwo-Olu gave the charge at the weekend while leading members of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) on a …

Wema Bank, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President, has concluded arrangements to start an initiative that will impact 2 million youths and 1 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. A statement yesterday in Abuja by the Director of Information in the Vice President’s office, Mr Olusola Abiola, said the collaboration is in furtherance …

All Progressives Congress (APC) Professionals’ Council has said about 37,000 youths would benefit from its seventh scholarship scheme. In a statement, its Director-General, Seyi Bamigbade said 1,000 youths will benefit from each state, including Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He said the programme, ‘Renewed Hope Scholarship Scheme’, in collaboration with National Image Scholarship, is aimed at engaging young people in advancing …

The Imo state governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the 11th November election, Obinna Bright Ekwebelem has charged youths to be committed to redeeming the state. At the state secretariat of the party in Owerri during the inauguration of Media Directorate Coordinators for the 27 local government areas, Ekwebelem reminded the coordinators that the saying that youths …

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has called on Nigerians to invest in sports with a view to empowering the youths. Oba Ogunwusi, who is the Chairman of Naija Soccer Stars, also called on well-meaning Nigerians and corporate bodies to sponsor and support the Naija Soccer Stars Reality TV Show. In a statement by the Chief Executive Officer of …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has said that it would create 10, 000 jobs for youths in the Niger Delta region. The commission said the jobs would be driven through its Holistic Opportunity Project of Engagement, codenamed ‘Project HOPE’. While flagging off the project at the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku …

The members of the Isuaniocha community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State have resolved to embrace peace and end the five-year crisis plaguing the community for the overall development of the area. In a general meeting involving the elders, women, youths, and stakeholders on Sunday, the community banned all youth activities as well as the collection of …

Twenty thousand youths will benefit from Prince’s Trust International, a British charity founded by King Charles III to tackle global youth unemployment, the body has said. Chief Executive Officer, Will Straw, said the aim is to create opportunities for youths and families. Straw spoke during the launch of its maiden Get Hired programme at Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) house …

The Lagos State Police command has commenced an investigation to track down the suspects behind the burning of the Oregun Police Post in the Ikeja area of the state. In the early hours of Monday, angry youths reportedly invaded the police post located on Olayiwola Close, set it ablaze and injured a policeman on duty. The motivation behind the attack …