Ayodele Olawande
12 Jan
The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has said the President's son, Seyi Tinubu, is qualified to be the governor of Lagos State. He made this statement amid rumours that Tinubu will, in 2027, contest the seat his father, President Bola Tinubu, occupied from 1999 to 2007. Speaking during his appearance on the Mic On…
11 Jan
The Minister of Youth Development Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has appointed Dr. Obinna Ebirim as his Senior Special Assistant on Youth/Adolescent and Young People’s Health.
9 Jan
The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has emphasised the need for a collective approach to effectively address the pressing challenges facing the country’s youth. Olawande made the call in Abuja on Thursday during a meeting with the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), led by Dr Onyeche Douglas, the team leader. He outlined a…
16 Dec
When it comes to public service, few public officials achieve a level of impact that resonates deeply with the lives of citizens, particularly the youth. Hon. Ayodele Olawande, the Minister of Youth Development, has emerged as an inspiring example of hope, innovation, and responsiveness. His eight months as the Minister of State for Youth Development…
2 Dec
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a plan to create 20 million jobs for youths over the next 24 months.
22 Nov
The Federal Government has said it will collaborate with the World Bank to expand Nigeria's credit support funds by 50 million dollars to reach more young people, including businesses led by going women, people with disabilities, and young rural dwellers. Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, who communicated this when he hosted the World…
21 Nov
An umbrella body for dental students, the African Dental Students Association (AfroDSA) has called on the Federal Government to increase funding and upgrade facilities for dental education in tertiary institutions across the country.
20 Nov
Disturbed by the country's high youth unemployment, the Federal Government has revoked all previous directives relating to posting restrictions in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
14 Nov
The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has informed stakeholders across Africa that Nigeria's active involvement in Youth Connekt Africa signals its commitment to formulating practical solutions to significantly enhance youth empowerment across the continent. The Minister made this pledge during the Youth Connekt Africa Ministerial Policy Roundtable Discussions on Rural Youth Entrepreneurs' Access…
14 Nov
Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has harped on the need to cultivate an environment where every young professional could thrive and foster diversity, inclusivity and equity.
27 Oct
Following the official announcement of his appointment as the substantive Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has disclosed plans to enhance existing initiatives and introduce new policies aimed at tackling the pervasive issue of youth unemployment. Olawande, who made this pledge over the weekend in his Abuja office upon resumption, said his primary goal is…
14 Oct
The Honourable Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, also known as "Ayo Wisdom," has had an incredible journey. He was elected as the Ondo State APC Youth Leader on October 16, 2021, and exactly two years later, on October 16, 2023, he took the oath of office as the Minister of State…
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It’s no gain saying, Nigeria’s creative industry – Film (Nollywood) and Music – has been making waves globally with its unique storytelling, cultural richness, and innovative production styles.
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The Nigerian visual arts community has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of Abraham Uyovbisere, one of the nation’s most celebrated painters. Uyovbisere passed on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in Lagos.
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A leading commercial bank in Nigeria, Sterling Bank Limited, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to address a series of alleged fraudulent and malicious schemes of Miden Systems Ltd and its director, Dr. Brendan Innocent Usoro
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The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has unveiled plans to implement the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) by the second quarter of 2025 under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
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Project Management Institute (PMI), the leading authority in project management, and the United Nations specialised agency for ICTs, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance project governance
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The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Council, has honoured members of the society for their outstanding contribution to the group.The Council Chairman, Alhaji Abdurahman Olabode Salaudeen, who spoke at the 14th edition of the merit award ceremony in Lagos
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To draw more attention to maternal and infant health, a leading health management organisation, Avon HMO, has celebrated the winners of its yearly Avon Baby photo contest.
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The South East Zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), rose from a meeting at Government House, Enugu, with a resolution approving the zoning of national and zonal offices allocated to the zone.
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Lagos State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board has put necessary machinery in place to refund the sum of N223, 003,080.00 to the pilgrims who performed the Y2023 Holy pilgrimage exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the state.
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A financial Services firm, Woodhall Capital, has broadened boundaries for Nigerian creative brands to access funding. Its president and founder, Moji Hunponu-Wusu, dropped the hint during a chat at the second edition of Lagos Canvas