SDG youths hold N’East policy Confab
The Nigeria Youth Sustainable Development Goals has urged young people across the North-East and the country to be deliberate in contributing to discussions surrounding the review of Nigeria’s National Youth Policy. Speaking on Wednesday at a Bauchi Youth Consultation themed “From Evidence to Action: Integrating Youth Realities into Nigeria’s National Youth Policy,” a member of […]
Championing Change: Celebrating Nonprofits Driving Social Justice in Nigeria
In Nigeria, community based non-profits have emerged as beacons of hope, strength and justice, particularly for the youth who are fighting for equality and dignity. Among these are the youth led and youth focused organizations that are fighting against the systems of exclusion and working towards social justice with innovation, boldness and effectiveness. Among these […]
NGYouthSDGs Secures NYFF Agile Fund to Amplify Youth Voices in Nigeria’s National Youth Policy
Lagos, 29 January 2026 The Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) is pleased to announce that it has received funding from the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) through their Agile Fund to implement a project under its Youth Voice Naija campaign titled “Empowering Youth Voices in Policy Reform: Targeted Youth Consultations to Inform the […]
Most Nigerian Youths Face Workplace Exploitation – Study
A research on decent work, conducted by the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) with support from the Unifor Social Justice Fund, has revealed that seven of 10 Nigerian youths have suffered one form of workplace abuse or another. The abuse, according to the report, ranges from unpaid wages and unsafe working conditions to […]
Activating the Potential Within: Celebrating the Graduation and Impact of the 2025 Youth Activators Lab
The Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) recently concluded its 2025 Youth Activators Lab (YAL), a high-impact, 12-month leadership program. The journey began with a staggering 1,453 applicants from all 36 Nigerian states, representing a diverse pool of 61% male and 38% female candidates. After a rigorous screening process, only 29 were selected, and […]
Local Action, Global Impact: NGYouthSDGs Celebrates International Volunteers Day 2025
NGYouthSDGs commemorated the 2025 International Volunteers Day with a virtual event themed “Local Action, Global Impact” on 6 December 2025. The event brought together young volunteers, development practitioners, and youth leaders to reflect on the role of volunteerism in community development, leadership building, and sustainable development. The virtual event, hosted on Zoom, recorded over 200 […]
Building Integrity-Driven Leaders for Tomorrow
Young people today stand on the intersection of complex moral social and digital challenges. Preparing them to navigate these realities with integrity being at the core of all they do. It is on this foundation that the Network of Youth for sustainable initiative (NGYouthSDGs) and IHS NIgeria convened the Compliance and Ethics for the Next […]
How NNNGO’s 2025 Conference Reimagined Collaboration in Nigeria’s Third Sector
The 2025 Annual Nigerian Network of NGOs (NNNGO) Conference brought together nonprofit leaders, practitioners, and development advocates to reflect on the state of civil society in Nigeria. Held on November 12th in Lagos, the conference centered on the theme “Advancing Solutions and New Institutional Support for the Nonprofit Sector.” Through keynote reflections and thought-provoking plenary […]
National Youth Day: Stakeholders commend FG, demand more inclusion, empowerment
The Nigerian Youths Futures Fund (NYFF) and other youth-led organisations and stakeholders have commended the federal government’s efforts in ensuring that young Nigerians are given sense of belonging in the affairs of the country. The groups, however, demanded for more youth-led solutions and strengthen civic participation for national progress. Addressing a press conference Friday in […]
Youth Spotlight Feature: Juhye Kim — Elevating Youth Voices and Advancing Global Communication at the United Nations
In an era defined by rapid information exchange, rising global challenges, and the need for authentic youth engagement, Juhye Kim stands at the intersection of communication and impact. As an Associate Communication Officer at the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Abuja, she is not just communicating United Nations messages – she is translating global priorities […]
