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  • FG launches initiative to create 3 million jobs for Nigerian youths

    FG launches initiative to create 3 million jobs for Nigerian youths

    The Federal Government has announced the establishment of the 3 Million Technical Talent (MTT) Programme¨, aimed at creating three million jobs for Nigerian youth. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this announcement at the Nigeria Police Youth Summit in Abuja, where he represented President Tinubu.

     

    The MTT Programme, driven by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Technology, focuses on education and skills development to enhance youth capacity and value in national security intelligence. This initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s vision of prioritizing youth development in the national development strategy.

     

    Additionally, the administration has introduced the Nigerian Education Loan (NEL) Fund, providing financial support for students, and the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) policy, aimed at reducing transportation costs by 70%. Idris encouraged the youth to take advantage of these government policies for personal comfort, economic growth, and empowerment. He also emphasized the importance of moral values and ethics for effective participation in national security intelligence.”

  • FG set to establish 100,000 jobs for Nigerian youths through MSMEs

    FG set to establish 100,000 jobs for Nigerian youths through MSMEs

    The Federal Government on Thursday revealed plans to establish about 100,000 verifiable jobs by May 29, 2024.

    The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Job Creation,  Temitola Adekunle-Johnson made this development known in Abuja.

    Adekunle-Johnson spoke at the Inaugural Job Creation and MSME Quarterly Communications Forum, organised by the Job Creation & MSME Secretariat, Office of the Vice President.

    The presidential aide said that the federal government was focusing on job creation in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment.

    “We are saying that by May 29, we will create at least 100,000 jobs. The target is to create 384,000 jobs in four years,” he said.

    Adekunle-Johnson said the initiative would be a partnership between the Federal Government and Access Bank.

    “Today’s programme is to announce our partnership with the Access Bank, how the bank is trying to support the government with regards to access to funding for MSMEs.

    ‘Right now, the interest rate for loans is between 27 and 29 per cent, but the Access bank is giving us at the rate of 15 per cent.

    “The bank is committing N50 billion to support MSMEs. They are even now saying that if you are an MSME and you want to collect N1 to N3 million, don’t worry, the collateral that they need is simplified to enable you to have access to the money.”

    Earlier, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said the Federal Government was committed to creating an enabling environment for MSMEs in the country.

    Represented by the Director-General, Voice of Nigeria, Malam Jibrin Ndace, Idris said that President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda recognised job creation and MSMES development as strong pillars for sustainable economic development.

    “MSMEs are the essence of our economy, the main bastion for innovation, creating employment opportunities, and stimulating inclusive growth.

    “(We) remain committed to improving the ease of doing business, access to financing, provision of critical infrastructure, capacity building and nurturing entrepreneurial skills, and creating market access, among other initiatives.

    “The MSMEs in Nigeria have remained steadfast and resilient, demonstrating the ability to weather the storm in the face of enormous challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic ramifications.”

  • Money is made through hard work not rituals – Kanayo O. Kanayo warns Nigerian Youths

    Money is made through hard work not rituals – Kanayo O. Kanayo warns Nigerian Youths

  • Netherlands, EU set to empower, create jobs for Nigerian youths

    Netherlands, EU set to empower, create jobs for Nigerian youths

    The Netherlands in collaboration with the European Union (EU) have expressed their desire to support Nigeria “to create jobs for its teeming youthful population as a means to eradicating poverty, unemployment and irregular migration.”

    This was made known by Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betty Edu, during a meeting at The Hague, Netherlands over the weekend.

    According to her, the two parties will ensure that more youths are trained in skilled jobs and empowerment.

    A statement on Sunday said Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betty Edu, secured these commitments during a meeting at The Hague, Netherlands.

    According to the statement, the meeting had in attendance the European Union Commission’s Director General for International Development, Erica Gerrestsen; the Minister for Justice and the Minister of Security of  Netherlands; Netherlands Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Paul Huijts; Netherlands Special Envoy for Migration, Peter Schuurman; and Head of Section, Sahel, West Africa and Great Lakes, Tijmen Rooseboom, among others.

    On the Nigerian government delegation was the Ambassador of Nigeria to the Netherlands, Dr Eniola Ajayi; the Federal High Commissioner on Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, Tijani Ahmed; the representative of the Minister of Interior; among others.

  • Nigeria must unite for nation-building to deliver better future to youths – Tony Elumelu

    Nigeria must unite for nation-building to deliver better future to youths – Tony Elumelu

    Nigeria must unite for nation-building to deliver better future- Tony Elumelu

    The Chairman, United Bank of Nigeria , UBA Plc, Tony Elumelu, yesterday, said Nigerians must collaborate for nation-building to deliver a better future for youths

    Elumelu, who delivered a stirring address at the Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) Annual General Conference said transforming Nigeria is a journey that demands. collective dedication

    Drawing attention to the critical components of nation building, Elumelu outlined his vision for a renewed Nigeria. He stressed the significance of investing in the country’s youth, fostering an entrepreneurial culture, and building regulatory structures that reward success.

    He also underscored the importance of instilling pride in the nation’s citizens and the necessity of embracing the African concept of “Africapitalism,” which promotes equitable prosperity and shared values.

    “We champion the successes of Nigerians globally – in international leadership positions at the WTO, at the UN, at the African Development Bank, at the Afreximbank, in technology, in music and entertainment, in business, in arts and in media, in film, in sports. Indeed, in virtually every human endeavour, Nigerians excel.

    “We live in a world, where the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade grew up in Lagos and the United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, was born in Ibadan.

    “In business, the Nigerian private sector is showing globally our capability, our ingenuity, our institutionalisation.”

    Speaking on the reality of Nigeria at home, he said the country is experiencing the disillusionment of youth, manifest in the tragic loss of talent, as many young Nigerians take risk to seek opportunities abroad.

    “Opportunities that our fertile, bountiful country should supply.

    “We see the plundering of our commonwealth through oil theft and pipeline destruction in broad daylight! We experience every day the impact of climate change,
    We see our loved ones kidnapped and killed.

    “Insecurity breeds disorder, feeds intolerance and destroys opportunity. Our country has experienced division – unnecessary division and the squandering of heritage.”

    Speaking further on the necessary steps to move the country forward, the serial entrepreneur pointed said, “transforming Nigeria is a journey that demands our collective dedication, building across political affiliations, ethnic differences, and socioeconomic differences.

    “Our private sector, our philanthropies, our civil society, all citizens must be brought together and be empowered – as real, valued and executing partners for this national renewal, this nation building.

    “Let us be inspired by the lessons of history, motivated by the sacrifices of our forefathers, guided by the wisdom of our elders, and energized by the aspirations of our youth,” he said.

  • Veteran actress, Henshaw slams Atiku Abubakar over “ill” comments about Nigerian youths

    Veteran actress, Henshaw slams Atiku Abubakar over “ill” comments about Nigerian youths

    Nollywood legend, Kate Henshaw, has taken a swipe at the People’s Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over his comment about the Labour Party being popular among Nigerian youths ahead of the 2023 general election.

    Recall that during a recent interview  with BBC, Atiku said that Labour Party cannot expect to get to the top because they are just starting and do not have structure, any local government chairman or governor to deliver votes.

    When told that the party is popular among youths, Atiku responded by saying “let the youths vote for them”.

    Reacting to Atiku’s comment, Henshaw stated that “arrogance is not a good quality of leadership”.

    She also said that the PDP presidential candidate should know that the percentage of youths participating in this election is far greater than the old and elderly.

    Veteran actress, Henshaw slams Atiku Abubakar over ill comments about Nigerian youths

    The actress tweeted; “Someone said they have no structure… Let the youth vote for them… so shall it be…!! The percentage of youth is far greater than the old and elderly, so shall it be. Arrogance is not a good quality of leadership. Shikena”

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that in 2008, Henshaw, born in Cross River State, won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the movie Stronger than Pain.

    In 1993, Henshaw auditioned for the lead role in the movie When the Sun Sets and was chosen for the role. This was her first appearance in a major Nollywood movie. She has starred in over 45 Nollywood movies.

    She was nominated for “Best Actress in a Leading Role” at the African Movie Academy Award in 2018, for her performance in the movie “Roti”

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that on 19 July 2014, Henshaw officially unveiled her campaign website as she was aspiring to represent the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal constituency under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.

    Henshaw lost the primary election to Rt. Hon Essien Ayi but was appointed as Special Adviser Liaison Lagos by the Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade in December 2015.

  • NBTE partners technical group on European electrical apprenticeship for Nigerian youths

    NBTE partners technical group on European electrical apprenticeship for Nigerian youths

    The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Eryk Group on youths’ apprenticeship training in Europe, under the Nigerian Youth Skills Empowerment II (NYSE-2) programme.

    The NBTE spokesperson, Hajiya Fatimah Abubakar, who disclosed this in a statement in Kaduna on Monday, said the training would be delivered through partnership with various polytechnics in the country.

    Eryk Group is an international technical service provider that offers electrical and mechanical assembly, installation and commissioning services worldwide.

    Abubakar said that based on the MoU, the NBTE would select qualified students or trainees with National Diplomas in Electrical (Electro technical) and related areas, according to Eryk’s selection criteria.

    She said that NBTE would liaise with polytechnics under its purview in the selection of eligible students of the institutions in line with NYSE programme as approved by the Federal Government.

    “Based on the MoU, NBTE would perform pre-screening of the applications and guarantee credibility of all candidates’ profile, Curriculum Vitae, and Diploma Certificates.

    “Then all the pre-screened applications will be forwarded to ERYK through its recruitment consultant in Nigeria.

    The spokesperson further said that ERYK on the other hand, would coordinate the recruitment screening of all applications submitted and organise competency tests and interviews for the pre-selected candidates.

    She said that the NYSE-2 programme, which would take off immediately, was at no cost to the selected participants.

    According to her, ERYK would take care of the financial and other responsibilities during the participants’ stay in Europe.

    She added that after the selection, the candidates would undergo hands-on practical training on ERYK’s live projects within Europe, based on the NBTE’s Nigerian Youth Skills Empowerment model.

    She said that after the completion of the training, the beneficiaries would become European Certified Electricians with relevant work experience under ERYK.

    “In line with ERYK’s long-term goal, the graduates of the apprenticeship programme shall have the liberty to return to Nigeria to positively impact society through Knowledge transfer.

    “The goal is for the trained, skilled, experienced and internationally certified electricians to reside in Nigeria and continue to provide electrical installation services across Europe and other parts of the world,” she said.

  • Oyedepo warns Nigerian youths seeking greener pastures abroad

    Oyedepo warns Nigerian youths seeking greener pastures abroad

    Winners Chapel founder, Bishop David Oyedepo has advised Youths in the country to desist from running abroad to seek greener pastures.

    The process of travelling abroad to seek greener pastures is known as Japa Syndrome.

    The cleric made his opinion known while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday.

    Oyedepo advised the government to massively invest in citizens to restore the lost esteem of the country.

    The chancellor said human capital development remains the most viable and stable stock of any nation.

    Oyedepo advised the Nigerian government to invest in human development, saying it’s the bedrock of sustainable national development.

    Oyedepo pointed out that an enabling environment for youths would reduce the number of those leaving Nigeria.

    Oyedepo warned Nigerian youths to be wary of getting of happenings and not to get stranded in foreign land as it’s now a common thing.

    He added that many persons are stranded abroad but find it difficult to return home.

    “Parents need to reorientate their children. We all need to stay in Nigeria to rebuild.

    “Everyone has a part to play in the recovery of his nation”, the preacher added.

    He however, advised that everyone should put all hands on deck to ensure the country becomes a good place for all and sundry.

  • FG set to lift 100m Nigerians out of poverty – Sambo

    FG set to lift 100m Nigerians out of poverty – Sambo

    The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, has said that the Federal Government is set to generate 21 million full time jobs and lift 35 million people out of poverty by 2025.

    Sambo, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Dr Sam Idiagbonya, disclosed this on Friday at the ongoing 2022 Ministerial Retreat at Uyo, Akwa Ibom.

    According to him, the transportation sector is setting the stage for achieving the government’s commitment of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years.

    Sambo said infrastructural gaps that existed in the sector necessitated the development of the National Development Plans; Medium-Term Development Plans 2021-2025 and a Long-Term Plan called the Nigeria Agenda 2050.

    “This is to invest massively in infrastructure, ensure macroeconomic stability, enhance the investment environment, improve living conditions and implement climate change mitigation.

    “This will generate 21 million full time jobs and lift 35 million people out of poverty by 2025, thus setting the stage for achieving the government’s commitment of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years.

    “The plans are aimed at accelerating the growth of the transportation sector in the country with a strategic Medium-Term Vision Statement.

    “I am well aware that you are all conversant with these high level goals, as they have become a blueprint for tracking performance towards the delivery of our mandates.

    “They have also helped in addressing the bottlenecks militating against the growth of the transportation sector and stimulating domestic growth ” Sambo said.

  • INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2022: NPF, FirstBank salutes the power of youths

    INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2022: NPF, FirstBank salutes the power of youths

    The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and FirstBank on Friday celebrated International Youth Day 2022 by saluting the power of young people across the world.

     

    On its Twitter page, the NPF said, “today, the International Youth Day 2022, we salute the power, potential, and enthusiasm of young people worldwide.”

     

    FirstBank said “You are unstoppable, make every moment of your youth count. At FirstBank, we will continue to put YOUth first as you bank the future with us. Happy International Youth Day.”

     

    The UN General Assembly started International Youth Day in 1999.

     

    According to the UN General Assembly, the purpose of International Youth Day is to raise awareness of any issues that may be facing the world’s youth to celebrate their achievements.

     

    International Youth Day on August 12 focuses on the difficulties that some young people are experiencing throughout the world.

     

    Half the children between the age of six and 13 lack basic reading and math skills and childhood poverty is still a prevalent problem globally.

     

    International Youth Day was created by the UN to help draw awareness to these issues as we strive to find solutions.

     

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that International Youth Day is a day for reflection but also a day for taking action so get involved.

     

    August 12 International Youth Day is an initiative that honors the traits of young people and that acknowledges the challenges that today’s fledging youth face.

     

    To support the elimination of these issues, it is important that the youth is able to reach the right resources for education, wellbeing, medicine and more.

     

    International Youth Day began in 2000 and was organized by the UN to recognize the input that young people make in education, community development, environmental groups, and volunteering for different social projects.

     

    International Youth Day 2021 is planned on August 12.

     

    What you need to know about International Youth Day
    In 1965 the United Nations General Assembly began making a concerted effort to impact the youth. They endorsed the Declaration on the Promotion among Youth of the Ideals of Peace, Mutual Respect and Understanding between Peoples.

     

    They began devoting time and resources to empower the youth by recognizing up-and-coming leaders and offering them resources to meet the needs of the world.

     

    On December 17, 1999, the UN General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth, and International Youth Day was formed.

     

    It was first celebrated on August 12, 2000, and ever since the day has been used to educate society. Mobilize the youth in politics, and manage resources to address global problems.

     

    The day is often accompanied by major events. In 2013 an International Youth Conference was hosted by YOUTHINK, featuring many key speakers and an awards ceremony.

     

    More recent events have been hosted by the Indian Youth Cafe in Chennai. The theme for 2019 was “transforming education.”

     

    Last year, the theme of International Youth Day 2020 was “Youth Engagement for Global Action”.

     

    The aim of this theme was to call attention to the ways in which the participation of young people at the national and international levels is complimenting national and multilateral institutions and processes.

     

    Another important aim was to draw lessons on how their involvement in institutional politics can be increased.

     

    Practices of International Youth Day
    International Youth Day gives a platform to the voices of the youth. It engages youngsters and aims to take initiatives and actions that will increase opportunities for them.

     

    The youth of the world faces different challenges and barriers to prosperity, depending on which part of the world they are living in.

     

    Young people living in developed and developing countries are more prone to facing mental- and social challenges, whereas young people living in underdeveloped countries face extreme problems rooted in a lack of more basic needs such as education, health, and employment.

     

    These issues and challenges are widely discussed on local, institutional, and governmental levels. Seminars, training sessions, debates, discussion forums featuring influential figures as key speakers, fundraisers, and the distribution of educational material for informing and creating awareness take place on International Youth Day.

     

    Through a better understanding of the problems that are hurdles for youth development, policy changes can be more easily implemented.