Stakeholders have called for urgent, multi-sectoral investments in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) across Africa, warning that failure to act risks squandering the continent’s greatest resource—its youth.
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The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gender Mobile Initiative, a non-governmental organization focused on preventing gender-based violence, youth engagement, psycho-social support, and capacity building.
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), youth activists, and civic leaders have come together to bridge generational and communication gaps for a more inclusive movement for social change in Nigeria.
The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated the project implementation committee for the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP), a flagship initiative aimed at addressing key challenges facing Nigerian youth.
The Federal Government has inaugurated Yo! Health, a youth-focused health awareness initiative aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and equipping young Nigerians with the knowledge and tools to take charge of their health.
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) says that it is making a significant impact in Sokoto State, equipping local youths with the necessary skills, tools, and financial support to boost employment and entrepreneurship.
The Federal Government is set to partner with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to tackle drug abuse and mental health among youths in the country.
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman has urged women and youths to redefine Nigeria’s trajectory through innovation and creativity that would drive transformative change toward a better society.
The World Bank has expressed readiness to spend 10 million dollars for Nigerian youths to acquire the critical skills needed for employment.
Microsoft says Africa’s youths will comprise a significant portion of the potential global workforce by the turn of the century.