In a policy reflection titled “Beyond Service Year: Reimagining NYSC as Nigeria’s Youth Development Engine,” Imagwe argued that while the NYSC has remained a symbol of national unity since its establishment in 1973, the country’s evolving security, economic, and labour market realities demand a more robust and future-oriented approach.
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As crude prices crashed to about $70 per barrel following the gradual return of oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz, many Nigerians expected fuel prices to fall to levels recorded before the
The Federal Government has announced that the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, traditional khaki uniform will be replaced with Adire fabric as part of ongoing reforms. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, announced this on Thursday when he appeared on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’. Olawande noted that the decision is part of broader efforts by the government to strengthen local production and ensure public spending directly supports Nigeria’s economy. According to him, the new uniform would be produced locally, noting that Adire is already widely manufactured in different parts of the country. “It’s Adire. So, Adire is being produced…
Eyamu Oghenenyerovwo Peculiar, a 300-level student in the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, has been elected President of the University of Abuja
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has named actor-turned-politician and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson ahead of the 2027 general
Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme anchored by Seun Okinbaloye, Okonkwo dismissed criticisms from Obi’s supporters, saying, “These people make noise. Let them go to the Atlantic Ocean; we will meet them there.”
Matthew allegedly opened a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) account in the agency’s name and secured a budgetary allocation of ₦1,302,978,784 in the 2026 Appropriation Act, despite not being appointed by President Bola Tinubu or recognised by the Federal Government.
Independent National Electoral Commission has restored the Nigeria Democratic Congress’ access to its candidate nomination portal, allowing the party to upload the names of its National Leader, Senator
Public health experts are cautioning Nigerians against spreading myths and misinformation about the Ebola virus disease, stating that false claims could fuel panic and undermine national disease
CBN Revokes Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country over their failure to comply with key regulatory requirements. The apex bank said the revocation took effect from July 1, 2026, following the approval of its Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, in line with the provisions of Sections 12 and 13 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, the CBN said the affected institutions failed to satisfy the conditions…
The initiatives, coordinated by various ministries, departments, and agencies, are designed to equip young Nigerians with in-demand skills, improve access to finance, and support business development across sectors including technology, agriculture, manufacturing, and the creative economy.
According to Hassan, Abia is among 15 states that qualified for the 500,000-dollar grant after publishing their 2025 Citizens’ Budgets for basic education and primary healthcare, a key requirement under the programme’s performance assessment framework.