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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio de Janeiro college student develops card game to discuss racism

A college student from Rio de Janeiro has created a card game aimed at combatting racism and promoting cultural access.

Mar 22 • 12:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Elumelu Foundation disburses $100m to African entrepreneurs

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has provided $100 million in support of 24,000 young entrepreneurs across Africa since 2015, addressing the region’s unemployment challenges.

Mar 22 • 00:50 UTC
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National & Local

Access Bank, King’s Trust to drive youth empowerment across Africa

Access Bank and King’s Trust International have partnered to enhance youth empowerment and entrepreneurship across Africa.

Mar 21 • 19:26 UTC
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National & Local

Tony Elumelu Foundation picks 3,200 Africans for 2026 entrepreneurship programme

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has selected 3,200 young African entrepreneurs for its 2026 entrepreneurship programme, marking a significant achievement in promoting inclusivity across the continent.

Mar 21 • 13:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara senator empowers 60 youths, distributes computers

Senator Lola Ashiru of Kwara South has trained 60 youths in ICT and distributed computers as part of his empowerment initiatives.

Mar 19 • 20:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun gubernatorial race: Group supports representative Akinlade

The Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade Beneficiaries Forum has endorsed Abiodun Akinlade for the governorship election in Ogun State, citing his leadership qualities and commitment to youth empowerment.

Mar 19 • 11:34 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Dear Young Men, Women Did Not Create the World That Oppresses You (Under the Sun of Jana Shemesh)

The article discusses a global survey revealing that young men hold more conservative views on gender issues compared to older generations.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

APC commits to unity, national development – Chairman

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, emphasized the party's commitment to democracy, national development, and youth empowerment while advocating for unity within the party.

Mar 16 • 09:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Renewed Hope event disrupted in Imo, crowd cart away empowerment items

A crowd at the Renewed Hope South-East Youth Tour in Imo State disrupted the distribution of empowerment items, although the event was deemed successful by organizers.

Mar 15 • 14:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara PDP chieftain urges job creation

A PDP chieftain in Kwara State has called for prioritizing job creation and youth empowerment to combat crime and unemployment.

Mar 15 • 01:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Boxing helped turn Brody's life around. Now he wants to reach the top

17-year-old Brody Masterson from Victoria is transforming his life through boxing, aiming for the Olympics after overcoming a troubled childhood.

Mar 14 • 23:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2026: PRP candidate vows to industrialise Ekiti economy

Praise Ayodele, the PRP candidate for Ekiti's 2026 governorship election, promises to industrialise the state and create jobs through the development of cottage industries.

Mar 14 • 12:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pioneers Program, free professional training, is open for enrollment

The Prolagos utility has opened registration for its eighth edition of the Pioneers program, which offers free professional training for public school students aged 15 to 18.

Mar 11 • 03:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG hails Zulum for expanding technical, vocational education in Borno

The Federal Government of Nigeria praised Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum for enhancing technical and vocational education with the graduation of 3,000 trainees across multiple institutes.

Mar 9 • 06:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

The Current Situation of Female Soccer Coaches is Below 4%: Their Strengths and Tips for Success

Female soccer coaches make up less than 4% of the coaching population, highlighting the need for increased representation and support in the sport.

Mar 7 • 10:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Esol Pushes for Independence, Youth Empowerment At World Engineering Day Celebration

The Engineering Society of Liberia calls for independence and youth empowerment during the World Engineering Day celebration while unveiling a vision for the future of engineering in the country.

Mar 6 • 12:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Women Empowerment... Border Security! This is what BJP's Manifesto for Bengal Elections will be like

The BJP is preparing its manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly elections, promising significant commitments, especially in the areas of government jobs, youth employment, and women's empowerment.

Mar 6 • 02:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Orpo Silent on Nuclear Weapons Issue – Celebrated 'Handing Over' Power for a Day

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo remained silent on discussions about the potential removal of a nuclear energy law restriction as he celebrated a symbolic handover of power to an 18-year-old girl for a day.

Mar 5 • 09:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Leadership lessons from the Maasai chief who endured the fire test on his arms: 'The community observes the youth to select the chief. Bravery and intelligence are valued'

William Kikanae, a committed Maasai leader, emphasizes education, women's empowerment, and employment to progress his community in Tanzania and Kenya, and he recently visited Spain to promote his projects.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos entrepreneur lifts over 300 needy students with JAMB forms

An entrepreneur in Lagos has provided free JAMB forms to over 300 underprivileged students to support their educational pursuits.

Mar 4 • 03:57 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Okronkronyi Nyame Somafo Yawoh Advocates Youth Empowerment

Okronkronyi Nyame Somafo Yawoh calls for religious institutions in Ghana to focus on youth empowerment to foster national development.

Mar 2 • 10:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Stellantis opens 20 vacancies for free course in Porto Real

Stellantis offers a free automotive operations assistant course in Porto Real, Brazil, targeting economically vulnerable youth.

Mar 1 • 15:54 UTC
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National & Local

NYCN Diaspora enacts 2026 constitution, urges inclusivity

The Diaspora arm of the National Youth Council of Nigeria has enacted its 2026 Constitution to enhance youth empowerment and inclusivity among Nigerians abroad.

Feb 28 • 00:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara unveils coding, digital literacy programme for schools

The Kwara State Government has launched the 2026 Coding and Digital Literacy Programme aimed at enhancing digital education in schools following the success of the previous year's initiative.

Feb 27 • 17:44 UTC
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National & Local

Foundation empowers 10,000 youths in Benue, Borno, Plateau

The ImpactHub for Youth and Children Foundation has empowered over 10,000 young people in Nigeria through various initiatives focusing on education, mentorship, peacebuilding, and livelihood.

Feb 27 • 01:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young Scientist Award: initiatives to tackle the climate crisis honored at a ceremony in Brasília

The 31st edition of the Young Scientist Award celebrated students and researchers in Brasília for their contributions to addressing climate change.

Feb 26 • 19:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

N’East governors assert child protection amid rising armed group recruitment

North-East Nigerian governors emphasize the importance of education and youth empowerment in preventing the recruitment of children into armed groups.

Feb 26 • 01:26 UTC
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National & Local

NIWA Lagos boss bags Nelson Mandela Award

Sarat Braimah, the Lagos Area Manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority, received the Nelson Mandela Pan-African Leadership Award for her contributions to national service and youth empowerment.

Feb 26 • 00:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NITDA equips Enugu youths with digital tools

The National Information Technology Development Agency has equipped 50 young innovators in Enugu State with digital tools to promote digital inclusion and economic growth.

Feb 26 • 00:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'When asked about the Epstein files, I was arrested', said Pranav Jha

Pranav Jha, AICC national secretary, emphasized the importance of understanding and being sympathetic to the feelings of youth, acknowledging that they sometimes act on their emotions in ways that may not seem right.

Feb 24 • 13:39 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Govt, World Bank Train 1,500 Kano Youths in Carpentry, Others

The Nigerian government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has launched a vocational training program to empower over 1,500 youths in Kano.

Feb 24 • 06:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'By the strength of good governance, UP is among the top 3 states in the country', CM Yogi's 'letter' to the people of the state

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has written a letter to the residents of the state, highlighting the achievements of governance and social policies that have positioned UP among the top three states in India.

Feb 23 • 04:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Niger-Delta Games: Sports, an instrument of unity, empowerment — Tinubu

President Tinubu emphasizes the role of sports in fostering unity and empowering youth at the opening of the Niger Delta Games in Edo State.

Feb 21 • 08:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Students on shopping trips. How participatory school budgets work

The article discusses participatory school budgets in Poland and their impact on students and educational environments.

Feb 20 • 11:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

After the suicide of his friends and at just 17, he broke the taboo and created a refuge for those who suffer

Lautaro Espinoza, at 19, shares his journey from suicidal thoughts to creating a refuge for mental health support after experiencing the loss of friends to suicide.

Feb 18 • 14:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Spires 5-Aside opens registration for Season 3

The Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament is set to commence divisional qualifiers in April, with lifted age restrictions and expanded player empowerment initiatives.

Feb 18 • 00:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Kejriwal say about the sports ground in Punjab?

Kejriwal commented on the development of sports grounds in Punjab.

Feb 17 • 04:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Plateau unveils CNG training for 120 youths

The Plateau State Government has launched a five-day training program on Compressed Natural Gas for 120 youths, focusing on empowerment and sustainability.

Feb 16 • 20:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Jigawa trains 120 artisans for planned CNG centres

Jigawa State has trained 120 artisans in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion as part of efforts to establish CNG centres to enhance alternative energy in Nigeria.

Feb 12 • 10:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Anambra lawmaker awards scholarship to 40 undergraduates

Victor Ogene, a lawmaker from Anambra State, has awarded scholarships to 40 undergraduates, highlighting the significance of youth education.

Feb 11 • 17:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Embrace cultural diversity, promote unity, NYSC urges corps members

The National Youth Service Corps encourages Nigerian youths to appreciate cultural diversity for unity and development during a cultural carnival in Anambra State.

Feb 8 • 09:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Public policy expert tasks youths on skills acquisition

Donald Peterson urges Nigerian youths to acquire relevant skills for the job market during a Youth Empowerment Forum in Asaba.

Feb 8 • 00:48 UTC
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National & Local

Otti pledges support for UNDP youth empowerment programme

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has committed to partnering with the UNDP on the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2.0, emphasizing its alignment with his administration's youth development goals.

Feb 6 • 10:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Marwa advocates skills acquisition to tackle drug abuse

Brig Gen Buba Marwa encourages Nigerian youths to engage in skills acquisition and empowerment programs to combat drug abuse and social issues, in line with the President's agenda.

Feb 6 • 02:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Embrace skills acquisition, shun drug abuse, Marwa urges youths

Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa urges Nigerian youths to pursue skills acquisition and empowerment programs to prevent drug abuse and social vices, highlighting their importance in combating unemployment and crime.

Feb 5 • 15:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Response from the Principal of Prienai ‘Žiburio’ Gymnasium Regarding Protesting Students with R. Žemaitaitis

The principal clarified that protesting students will not face any penalties and highlighted the importance of youth expressing their opinions, while a vice principal criticized politician R. Žemaitaitis for his explanation.

Feb 4 • 09:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG empowers 11,000 vulnerable youths to tackle insecurity

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Safe Nigeria Initiative to empower 11,000 young individuals in an effort to combat national insecurity.

Feb 4 • 00:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG empowers 11,000 vulnerable youths in new push against insecurity

The Federal Government has initiated the Safe Nigeria Initiative to empower 11,000 young people in a bid to combat insecurity nationwide.

Feb 3 • 17:42 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Côte d'Ivoire: When Local Finance Replaces Banks in Tafiré

In Tafiré, Ivory Coast, local microfinance is providing access to credit for women and youth, significantly improving their businesses and livelihoods over the past decade.

Feb 2 • 23:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Green Visions: A Project to Empower 500,000 Arab Youth in Facing Climate Change

The 'Green Visions' project, launched by the Qatar-based 'Education Above All' foundation in partnership with UNICEF's 'Generation Unlimited' initiative, aims to empower youth in Jordan, Egypt, and Lebanon to confront climate change through green economy initiatives, targeting half a million young individuals to transform them from beneficiaries to change leaders.

Jan 8 • 10:30 UTC

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