By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering Nigerian youths with world-class skills that will enable them to compete effectively on the global stage. Speaking at the official launch of the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) at the Council Chambers of the Presidentia...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter FINANCIAL INCLUSION and youth empowerment have taken centre stage as Fidelity Bank Plc awards nine National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members with N500,000 business grants each. This initiative is noted as part of the bank’s commitment to fostering a savings culture and supporting young entrepreneu...
By JKNewsMedia ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT for Nigerian youth is set to receive a boost as Fidelity Bank Plc has been selected as a partner bank for the Nigeria Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalisation Programme (NIYEEDEP). The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development in collaboration with the Nigerian Senate Commit...
By Abimbola Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter ADDRESSING THE critical role of youth in nation-building, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, unveiled plans to empower business-oriented youths through grants. Speaking at the First Annual Youth Summit and Empowerment Programme at the Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, the Governor stressed the importance o...
By JKNewsMedia NESTLÉ Nigeria announces its continued commitment to empowering the country’s youth by training over 20 of them in engineering skills through its Technical Training Programme, held at the Agbara factory. This marks the 13th year the company has implemented this programme, which provides participants with mechanical, electrical, ...
By JKNewsMedia THE 2024 Vintage Fashion Competition, a partnership between Polaris Bank and Amtis Skills Place, young Nigerian designers found a platform to showcase their diverse couture talents. The initiative supports youth entrepreneurship by blending creativity with vocational training in a competitive environment. Participants, aged 18 t...
By JKNewsMedia EFFORTS TO promote financial literacy among Nigerian students reached a significant milestone with a programme designed to inspire young minds about the importance of savings and prudent financial habits. Polaris Bank announced it has just concluded a nationwide initiative with an impactful session at Government Day Secondary Sc...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter SPORTS HAVE emerged as a powerful tool for youth empowerment, national growth, and crime reduction. Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa said this on Friday during the opening of the second edition of the Obasa Games 2024 in Lagos. He emphasized the transformative impact...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA FACES mounting challenges as its youth, who form over 60% of the population, confront issues like unemployment, education gaps, and security threats. Addressing this, President Bola Tinubu announced a transformative 30-day National Youth Conference, aiming to empower the next generation to ta...
