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President Buhari Declares 1st Of November For Nigerian Youth

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The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has approved the November 1st of every year as the National Youth Day in Nigeria. The was revealed via the Twitter handle of the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Wednesday. The President made this known during the Federal Executive Council meeting which was held Wednesday morning, the Minister stated. The tweet reads as follows; “Today, President Buhari in Council approved November 1st every year as the National Youth Day to celebrate, draw attention to and find…

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Boye Oyewumi Invigorate Youths

Gbemisola Bisi-Taiwo

It was a great event at the Dome in Akure the Ondo State capital on the 14th of December 2019.  The government of Ondo State hosted the largest gathering of entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Youths from all walks of life were present in droves looking for interventions to eradicate poverty. The theme: Poverty Eradication through Entrepreneurial Intervention. Notable speakers at the event include; Arakunrin Olurotimi Akeredolu, Aisha Buhari, the First lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Foloruso Alakija, the wealthiest woman in Africa, Wale Akinboboye, Bily Selekane and the Special Adviser to the…

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CATHOLIC CLERGY SEEKS BETTER DEAL FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS

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The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins has reiterated the need for all stakeholders and government at all levels to create an enabling environment for the young people to thrive in their undertakings. Archbishop Martins said efforts should be intensified in creating a conducive environment in order to positively harness the gifts and talents of the youthful population for the emancipation of a greater Nigerian nation. The Archbishop made the observation at the recent graduation of the 32 pioneer graduates of St Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos State.…

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