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The maiden edition of the PREMIUM TIMES Employability Summit 2025 brought together stakeholders from government, business, academia, and civil society to deliberate on practical solutions to Nigeria's persistent employment challenges, particularly among young people. The summit was held in Lagos and themed "Converting Nigeria's Demography
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Nigeria is sitting on a demographic goldmine that can either be its greatest advantage or biggest risk. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged by chieftain All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, Pharmacist Ikeagwuonwu Chinedu Klinsmann, to declare a state of emergency on youth unemployment. The country faces a
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The SWEF Fund, offered in partnership with the Northamptonshire Community Foundation, aims to support young entrepreneurs in the early stages of their business development. The fund provides grants between £500 and £2000 to help young people aged 18-30 turn their business ideas into reality. The programme is particularly focused on
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At just 17 years old, Youness Robert-Tahiri left his childhood home in Brampton, Ont., with nothing but a hockey bag full of clothes and textbooks. His difficult upbringing had left him struggling with depression, anxiety, and a deep-seated sense of inadequacy. Through years of therapy and discovering a passion for
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The recent government figures have highlighted a continued decline in HPV vaccine uptake among young people in the UK. This trend is concerning, given that the vaccine is essential in preventing one of the most preventable cancers. According to Cancer Research UK, 99.8% of cervical cancer cases are preventable.
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Kashmir's young population, conditioned to believe that success is tied to landing a government job, spends years chasing a mirage. As thousands apply for government positions, only a small fraction succeed, leaving their stories untold and the others feeling lost and unprepared for alternatives. This fixation on government
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Young people in Pulheim, Germany face the daunting task of deciding which career path to pursue, with many seeking guidance on training, studies, and future job market opportunities. The Pulheim Youth Careers Agency, launched in May 2019, has provided a valuable resource for those aged 27 and under. Through open
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Hong Kong will hold its Youth Recruitment Day on a specified date, providing a unique opportunity for young people to connect with various industries and organizations. The event, to be held at the Southorn Stadium, Wan Chai, will feature a total of 27 organizations from different sectors, including transport, airline
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Local charities and community groups have been working tirelessly to support young people in Wiltshire and Swindon under the Serious Violence Duty, a legally binding obligation to collaborate in preventing and reducing serious violence. These initiatives include youth work, mentoring, diversionary activities, and skills and training workshops, all aimed at
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The Generation Unlimited (GenU) Naija initiative, a partnership between UNICEF and Unilever, has made significant progress in Nigeria, impacting over 600,000 young Nigerians and reaching over five million students with career and employability skills. The program's goals are ambitious, aiming to impact 700,000 Nigerian youths by
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The Katsina State Government and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) recently shed light on the tactics employed by the tobacco industry to entice young Nigerians into consuming tobacco products. At a press conference marking World No Tobacco Day, the state's Commissioner for Health, Musa Adamu-Funtua, revealed
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Teams of high schoolers from across the country gathered in Atlanta for the 14th annual National Personal Finance Challenge, a competition hosted by the Council for Economic Education (CEE) in partnership with Voya Financial. Over 30 teams from 28 states vied for the top spot, with Scripps Ranch High School
