Nigerian youths
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In recent years, the term japa has gained traction among Nigerian youths, symbolising the mass exodus of talented individuals seeking greener pastures abroad.
9 Apr
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of National Health Fellows Programme, with young Nigerians, to be engaged in all the 774 local government areas in the country.
9 Mar
Nigerian youths have been tasked to maintain positive mindset and embrace innovations, despite all odds and economic downturns. The Convener, Superior Performance Global Network, Olusegun Odufuwa...
8 Feb
A university teacher, Prof. Omare Otote has blamed the prevailing lavish lifestyle of Nigerian youths for their inability to settle for a dignified vocation.
8 Feb
The General Superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Dr William Kumuyi, has counselled students and young adults on career paths and how to achieve their set goals.
5 Feb
Vice Chancellor of Elizade University, Prof. Kayode Ijadunola, at the weekend, said that the systemic failure in the country had been fuelling the 'japa' syndrome among the youths seeking a functioning society.
30 Jan
For long, youths in this country have been going through difficult times as a result of maladministration and neglect by previous administrations.
24 Jan
Industry experts have emphasised the need to leverage technology to achieve success in modern leadership.
10 Jan
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), i-Scholar Initiative (i-SI), has opened an application to help young Nigerians with the payment of standardised test fees for various international post-graduate studies programmes.
9 Jan
A non-governmental organisation, i-Scholar initiative, has opened application to help young Nigerians with the payment of standardised test fees for various international post-graduate studies programmes. A statement by the VP, Operations, Hanatu Banjoko, explained that the scholarship will provide for the payment of standardised test fees, predetermined number of graduate school application fees, provide an…
31 Dec
In his New Year message, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) in Ogun State during the 2024 governorship election, expressed a heartfelt call to action for Nigerians, urging them to include increased participation in the nation's electoral process in their New Year resolutions. Ajadi's resonating message emphasised the…
21 Dec
Nafisat Buge, a 26-year-old political activist and entrepreneur, is joining the Kwara State executive council, again bolstering youth representation in the Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration which has become renowned for inclusion, gender parity, and commitment to sustainable development. Ms Buge is now scheduled for parliamentary screening on Thursday at the Kwara State House of Assembly.…
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Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has released N309.5 million for the payment of foreign scholarships to 86 indigenes studying in India and Egypt. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, made this known at a news conference in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. The commissioner said “Gov. Nasir Idris has made payment of foreign scholarship…
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Thames Water, the UK's largest water supplier, has been ravaged since privatisation by soaring debts and chronic underinvestment, sinking into a deep financial crisis which has sparked bailout speculation. So how did Thames Water, serving about 15 million people across London and surrounding areas, end up in such a perilous financial state? In a controversial…
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Prosecutors on Tuesday accused Donald Trump of brazenly violating a gag order imposed by the judge presiding over his "hush money" trial to prevent him from intimidating witnesses. "His attacks on witnesses clearly violate the order," prosecutor Chris Conroy told Judge Juan Merchan at a hearing called to determine whether the former president should be…
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Qatar said on Tuesday that Hamas's political leadership would stay in Doha as long as their presence remained beneficial to mediation efforts aimed at ending the war in Gaza. "As long as their presence here in Doha, as we have always said, is useful and positive in this mediation effort, they will remain here," foreign…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has informed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators about direct sales of US dollars at a discounted rate of N1,021 per dollar. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the apex bank on Tuesday, 23 April 2024. This is the second sale this month and the fourth in…
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Nigerian singer Tems has announced the release of her latest single ”Love me Jeje” an imitation of Seyi Sodimu in 1997. Seyi Sodimu known as Mr. Jeje is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, best known for his hit single "Love Me Jeje". The song made him popular in Nigeria in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The…
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Dangote Oil and Petroleum Refinery has once again slashed the prices of diesel and aviation fuel. Dangote on Tuesday announced a further reduction in the prices of both diesel and aviation fuel to N940 and N980 per litre respectively. This latest round of reductions is coming about two weeks after the company slashed the price…
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Flutterwave is ready for an initial public offering (IPO), says CEO, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola (Right)[/caption] Nigeria’s top company in the financial technology sector, Flutterwave, has rolled out plans for an initial public offering (IPO). This was disclosed by the chief executive of Flutterwave, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, at Semafor’s World Economy Summit in Washington D.C. on…
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Erik ten Hag says the media reaction to Manchester United's performance in the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry was "a disgrace", robustly defending his side's achievement in reaching a second straight final. United surrendered a 3-0 lead at Wembley on Sunday and were saved from a humiliating exit in extra time only by a VAR…
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A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed May 10 for ruling on an application by former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, seeking an order of setting aside the April 17 arrest warrant issued against him. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kemi Pinheiro,…