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#Youth Development

Latest stories and reporting tagged Youth Development.

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POCACOV urges Ogun youths to resist peer pressure, criminality

Hundreds of young Nigerians in Ogun State have pledged to reject cultism and social vices following an intensive sensitization program led by the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices. The initiative seeks to empower youth with the moral framework and leadership skills necessary to resist criminal networks and promote community peace.

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Sports

UI honours Olaosebikan for contribution to Sports Academy

The University of Ibadan has recognized Kehinde Olaosebikan for his pivotal role in establishing the university’s Sports Academy, highlighting the importance of private-sector support in youth development. The award underscores the academy's mission to merge athletic talent discovery with academic resources.

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Community

YEDI at 15: Youth hub opens new chapter in fight for Nigeria’s future

The Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative (YEDI) has commissioned a new youth hub in Lagos, marking 15 years of providing health education and mental health support to over 500,000 adolescents.

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Sports

Italian Consulate's U-20 Football tournament deepens Nigeria-Italy ties — Omijeh

Babatunde Omijeh has lauded the Italian Consulate General in Lagos for its U-20 Football Tournament, highlighting the initiative as a strategic tool for sports diplomacy and youth empowerment. The program is recognized for fostering stronger people-to-people relations and international cooperation between Nigeria and Italy.

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