Youths

Jul
16
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
PSC Releases Names Of 50,000 Successful Police New Recruits

PSC Releases Names Of 50,000 Successful Police New Recruits

News Flash, Police Force, Youths
PSC Releases Names Of 50,000 Successful Police Constable Recruits The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of successful applicants recruited into the Nigeria Police Force as Police Constables after completing the nationwide recruitment exercise for 50,000 personnel. The commission announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Torty Kalu. According to the PSC, the recruitment exercise was carried out in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Character Commission, the Ministry of Police Affairs, state career and counselling departments, and the Police Community Relations Committee. The commission described the…
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Jul
03
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Tinubu Unveils 5,000 New Jobs For Nigerian Youths (See How To Apply)

Tinubu Unveils 5,000 New Jobs For Nigerian Youths (See How To Apply)

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Youths
Tinubu Unveils 5,000 New Jobs for Nigerian Youths (See How To Apply) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a major employment initiative that will create opportunities for 5,000 young Nigerians under the newly launched The Power Force programme, aimed at tackling unemployment while fixing Nigeria’s electricity metering challenges. The initiative, which falls under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), will train successful applicants as meter installers and technicians, equipping them with practical skills and connecting them to jobs in Nigeria’s power sector. According to the President, the programme is designed to close the country’s metering gap, eliminate estimated billing, protect electricity…
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Jul
02
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Inside Tinubu’s NYSC Reforms: From Khaki To Adire, Boots To Crocs, ….

Inside Tinubu’s NYSC Reforms: From Khaki To Adire, Boots To Crocs, ….

Education, Presidency, Youths
From Khaki To Adire, Boots To Crocs, Inside Tinubu’s NYSC Reform More than 50 years after its establishment, the Nigerian Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is set for its most sweeping transformation yet, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved a comprehensive reform aimed at repositioning the scheme for a rapidly evolving economy. Before this development, there had been calls for the scrapping of the scheme which many argued had outlived its usefulness. While previous governments deliberated on the NYSC, some ignored the calls for abolishment. But the Tinubu administration took things a notch higher by setting up a committee to draft…
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Mar
23
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Akaekpuchionwa Movement: A Clarion Call By Arochukwu/Ohafia Concerned Youth

Akaekpuchionwa Movement: A Clarion Call By Arochukwu/Ohafia Concerned Youth

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Youths
RE: CLARION CALL BY AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA CONCERNED YOUTH I wish to sincerely thank the leadership and members of the Concerned Youth of Arochukwu/Ohafia for the communique issued on 16th March 2026, in which they expressed their confidence in me and appealed that I consider offering myself for service as the representative of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency at the National Assembly in the 2027 general elections under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). I am deeply humbled and honoured by this show of confidence. It is both encouraging and inspiring to know that the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia have taken notice of…
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Nov
28
2025
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Pastor Ashimolowo Calls For Training Of NYSC Members To Assist In Security Operations

Pastor Ashimolowo Calls For Training Of NYSC Members To Assist In Security Operations

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Security, Youths
Pastor Ashimolowo Calls For Training Of NYSC Members To Assist In Security Operations Lead pastor of Kingsways International Christian Centre (KICC), Matthew Ashimolowo, on Thursday urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu in tackling the country’s security challenges. He praised the president’s commitment to improving security but emphasized that citizen support is crucial for success. Ashimolowo made the comments during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. The clergyman stressed that Nigerians must back government efforts to combat banditry, terrorism, and other criminal activities. He said the nation needs a turnaround and called on every citizen to help raise security…
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Aug
29
2025
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Governor Otti And His Many Children – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti And His Many Children – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Youths
Governor Otti and His Many Children By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD When Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, addressed the graduating participants of the second cohort of the Abia Leadership Academy on August 27, 2025, he spoke less like a governor delivering a policy statement and more like a father addressing his children. His words carried warmth, hope, and responsibility. In his adoption of Abia’s young people through the Academy, Otti demonstrated that his vision of governance goes beyond roads, bridges, and infrastructure. It includes deliberately shaping a new generation of leaders who will sustain the gains of today and drive the…
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Aug
21
2025
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Otti: Grooming Young Minds Into Leaders Of Tomorrow – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti: Grooming Young Minds Into Leaders Of Tomorrow – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Empowerment, Youths
Otti: Grooming Young Minds Into Leaders of Tomorrow By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD “The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” – Ralph Nader Leadership has always defined the fate of societies. Nations rise and fall not merely by the abundance of resources but by the quality of their leaders. True leadership goes beyond occupying positions of authority. It is about influencing change, inspiring hope, and creating pathways for others to thrive. The essence of leadership therefore is not confined to today but to the future, moulding young minds who will step into tomorrow with vision, courage,…
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Aug
09
2025
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NYSC, CREDICORP Launch N200,000 Loan Scheme For Corps Members Nationwide

NYSC, CREDICORP Launch N200,000 Loan Scheme For Corps Members Nationwide

Economy, News Flash, Youths
NYSC, CREDICORP Launch N200,000 Loan Scheme For Corps Members Nationwide The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has partnered with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to introduce YouthCred, a loan programme offering corps members access to credit facilities of up to ₦200,000. The initiative was formalised on Wednesday in Abuja through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions. CREDICORP Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Uzoma Nwagba, revealed that ₦9 billion has been allocated for the first phase, which will focus exclusively on NYSC members. He explained that the programme aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day pledge…
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Jul
21
2025
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FGN Reopens NSCDC, Fire And Immigration Services Recruitment Portal July 21 After System Upgrade

FGN Reopens NSCDC, Fire And Immigration Services Recruitment Portal July 21 After System Upgrade

FGN, Information Technology, Youths
FG Reopens NSCDC, Fire And Immigration Services Recruitment Portal July 21 After System Upgrade The Federal Government has announced that the online recruitment portal for Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies reopens on Monday, July 21, 2025, following a temporary suspension to optimize system performance. The announcement was contained in a statement shared via the official X account of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) on Sunday. Applicants who had successfully initiated their applications are advised to return to the portal and complete the process at https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng. CDIFIB 2025 Recruitment Update“Please be kindly informed that applicants who successfully initiated…
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Jun
11
2025
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FGN To Train 100,000 Youths Annually In Forex Trading

FGN To Train 100,000 Youths Annually In Forex Trading

Business, FGN, News Flash, Youths
FG To Train 100,000 Youths Annually In Forex Trading The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Investonaire Academy to train 100,000 young Nigerians every year in foreign exchange trading, as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and drive financial inclusion. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday, signed by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Omolara Esan. The MoU, sealed on Monday in Abuja, will see Nigerian youths equipped with practical skills in forex trading, risk management, and financial literacy, with the aim of preparing them to actively participate in…
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