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 Developmentās Director of Information and Public…
Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has claimed that school fees abroad are more expensive than what is obtainable in Nigeria. The Minister said this during a panel session on Channels Television on Thursday while highlighting the impact of some of the policies of the Tinubu administration. Fielding questions from young Nigerians, the minister urged…
Hon. Kareem Khadijat Omotayo, The Personal Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on constituency affairs has celebrated the Honorable Minister of Youth, Hon. Ayodele Olawande. In a birthday message by the media team of the president’s aide, she described Olawande as a visionary leader, whose commitments to youth empowerment and national development are commendable. She said,…
The Federal Government has expressed its support for the right of citizens, particularly young people, to protest, acknowledging their grievances and the importance of free expression. However, the government issued a stern warning against any form of destruction of national infrastructure during protests, emphasising the need for peaceful demonstrations. This statement was made by the…
The Federal Government has assured that corps members will receive the backlog of their delayed increased 77,000 monthly allowance. Recall that on the 25th of September, 2024, the federal government announced an increase in the monthly stipend for serving corps members from N33,000 to N77,000, effective from July 2024. However, the new adjustment has yet…
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has amplified the narrative about Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubuās son to become the next Governor of Lagos State. Conversations about Seyi succeeding Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu started late last year when a socio-political organisation, Friends of Seyi Tinubu (FOST) endorsed him for the number one political office in…
The Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) convened its second world press conference today at the Civil Service Union House in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State. The significant event not only marked a milestone for the organization but also included the inauguration of new appointees, a youth town hall meeting, and an engaging dialogue with the press….
Hon. Kevin Solomon Olaolu, the Senior Special Assistant on Youths and Students Affairs to the Ondo State Governor has extended warm congratulations to Hon. Ayodele Olawande on his appointment as the Honourable Minister for Youths Development. In the wake of the recent Federal Executive Council reshuffle by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Hon. Ayodele Olawande, formerly…