30+ min ago   (231+ words) Thu Sep 10, 2026 September 10, 2026 9:38 AM GMT+1 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing the participation of young people in democratic governance and political decision-making across the region. The three-day conference, which began on September…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (883+ words) Sat Aug 29, 2026 August 29, 2026 4:30 AM GMT+1 For 19-year-old Bashar Mohammed, improving his English was supposed to be a pathway to securing a scholarship and pursuing undergraduate studies abroad after completing high school in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, last year. But his plans…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (383+ words) Sun Aug 23, 2026 August 23, 2026 3:48 PM GMT+1 Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has formally adopted the Abuja Youth Declaration on Peace, Responsible Citizenship and Democratic Participation as the Nigeria Police Force concluded its three-day International Youth Day 2026 programme in Abuja....

3+ week, 16+ hour ago   (251+ words) Wed Aug 19, 2026 August 19, 2026 5:37 PM GMT+1 The Youth Help Desk of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development has won the 2026 Civil Service Excellence Award for outstanding and citizen-focused service delivery. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Maryam Ismaila Keshinro, received…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (372+ words) Wed Aug 05, 2026 August 5, 2026 11:04 AM GMT+1 The Federal Government has announced plans to establish six regional Autism Centres from 2027 as part of a broader strategy to improve autism care and address the shortage of specialists in Nigeria. Alausa said the number…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (637+ words) Tue Jul 14, 2026 July 14, 2026 3:19 PM GMT+1 First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has stressed the importance of investing in early childhood development, describing it as critical to improving children’s growth opportunities and shaping their future. The First Lady stated this on Tuesday…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (126+ words) Thu May 07, 2026 May 7, 2026 11:24 AM GMT+1 Popular Fuji singer Wasiu Alabi Pasuma has announced the birth of his grandson after his daughter, Opeyemi Ololade, welcomed a baby boy in the United States. The music star shared the news on Instagram, describing…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (587+ words) Thu Apr 02, 2026 April 2, 2026 5:08 PM GMT+1 The Director General (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has reaffirmed the Scheme’s pivotal role in tackling youth unemployment in Nigeria. He made this assertion while briefing Group 2 members…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (454+ words) Tue Mar 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 12:23 PM GMT+1 The Federal Government has awarded ₦2.2 billion in grants to 45 student-led ventures, marking a significant boost to youth innovation under its entrepreneurship drive. The grants were announced at the 2026 Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) Finalist Bootcamp,…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (832+ words) Thu Mar 26, 2026 March 26, 2026 1:49 PM GMT+1 The United Kingdom (UK) government has announced an increase in the application fees for visas, residency and citizenship processes from April 8, 2026, with the hike affecting Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking to visit, study, work…...