The Skill for Employment Programme
Ninety young people from three states in Nigeria participated in the initial cohort of the programme Skill for Employment (SFE). Supported by the International Labour Organization, Skill for Employment teaches digital skills to disadvantaged people whose livelihood has been affected by the COVID19 pandemic as well as supporting their personal development with the goal of […]
Announcing the 20 Activists for the Speak Up Stand Out Program
Over the last four years, Nigeria Youth SDGs Network has worked with young people across Nigeria towards advocating for meaningful youth engagement in the developmental agenda of their communities. The Speak Up, Stand Out which is led by Nigeria Youth SDGs and supported by the Centre for Youth Advocacy and Development, Afrika Youth Movement and […]
Expression of Interest: Senior Economist To Provide A Gender Lens Analysis on The Nigerian Youth Investment Fund and The Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan
Background Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (www.nigerianyouthsdgs.org) is a youth led and youth serving civil society organization localizing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and advocating for meaningful youth engagement in the developmental agenda of Nigeria. The organization focuses on education and capacity development, employment and livelihoods and civic engagement and is supported by 74 champions […]
Solving the Nigeria Employment Challenge: A Nigerian Youth Perspective
“If the youth employment policies in Nigeria can support initiatives that create active collaboration amongst Nigeria youth, then we can be certain of effective and efficient interventions and sustainable outcomes to tackle the national employment crisis in Nigeria.” – Tracy Iyemene Uzoigwe. It is no new news that the emergence of COVID-19 has changed the […]
How To Get Ready for the Future of Work
On Friday, October 22, Nigeria Youth SDGs organised a virtual conversation sharing key lessons from young women who attended the Global Youth Summer Boot camp sponsored by International Labour Organisation, ILO. The theme ‘Digital Generation, Our Generation’ was discussed by three young women leading the digital space; Elizabeth Ita, Blessing Ashi, and Tracy Uzoigwe. The […]
Tips for A Successful Chevening Application: Learn How Four Young Nigerians Won The Chevening Scholarship
Are you applying for the Chevening Scholarship Awards? We hosted an application webinar with four Chevening Scholars, Temi, Daniel, Wadi and Joshua and they shared amazing strategies to ace the Chevening Application process. Click here to watch the session.
NGYouthSDGs Champion Idris Bashiru Attends Nigeria People’s Assembly To Commemorate 6th Year Anniversary of the Global Goals
NGYouthSDGs Champion Idris Bashiru participated in the Nigeria People’s Assembly organized by the Civil Society Coalition on Sustainable Development to commemorate the sixth year anniversary of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The event officially started with the welcome address by the Chair, BoT CSCSD Rev Fr John Patrik Ngoyi represented by Mrs Abosede Ireti, […]
Young Nigerians in Cross Rivers Commemorate Global Goals Week With The SDGs Playbook
What if you had an easy to read manual that gives you innovative and fun ideas to localize the global goals and transform your community? The SDG playbook provides 200 ways to implement these actionable ideas. In commemoration of the SDG playbook launch, the Calabar chapter on Tuesday the 28th of September, 2021 hosted her […]
NGYouthSDGs Attends Jobs Creation Campaign Consultation Hosted by ONE Campaign
Two representatives of the Nigeria Youth SDGs Network, Euphemia Uwandu (Monitoring and Evaluation Officer) and Dr Shadrach Akpem (Advocacy and Engagement Lead) attended a 2-day ONE campaign Jobs creation partners meeting/consultation on 28th and 29th September 2021 in Abuja, Nigeria The purpose of the meeting was to gather key insights from campaign aligned organizations and […]
The ILO Youth Global Summer Camp Improved My Communication and People Management Skills – Blessing Ashi
Like other individuals at the beginning of January 2021, I made a new year resolution to attend relevant training and take up some certifications. I highlighted some courses I would like to take and the cost of participating. I highlighted five courses and noted institutions for the courses. One of my new year resolutions […]
