Nigeria Futures Summit Sets Agenda for Nigeria’s COP29 Outing
The Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative also known as the Nigerian Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs), with support from the German Missions in Nigeria, recently hosted the maiden Nigeria Futures Summit in Abuja, Nigeria, which sought to shape Nigeria’s climate action priorities ahead of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Themed: “,” the Nigerian Youth SDGs Network’s […]
NGYouthSDGs: Mainstreaming Nigerian Youth in SDGs Implementation
In commemoration of International Youth Day 2024, the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative also known as the Nigerian Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs), hosted a two-day convening between August 12-13 in Abuja, Nigeria, which sensitized young people on their crucial roles in fostering gender equality, climate action, education, decent work and active citizenship and celebrated […]
NGYouthSDGs Launch Compendium to inspire Youth Leadership for Sustainable Development.
The Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) launched the Youth SDGs Spotlight Compendium virtually on the 19th of September 2023 to celebrate the ingenuity and resilience of young Nigerians working tirelessly to localize the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria. According to Joshua Alade, NGYouthSDGs’ Executive Director, “it has been eight […]
DOWNLOAD: Youth SDGs Spotlight Compendium
The SDGs are not just a set of global goals; they are a promise to future generations. They represent our shared vision for a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world. And today, we come together to put the spotlight firmly on our young leaders who are the driving force behind this vision. Our youth are […]
International Youth Day: Meet The 2023 Youth Day Spotlight Awardees
In 2022, the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) in partnership with Oxfam in Nigeria launched the Youth Day Spotlight Awards to recognize young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 29 leading actions for sustainable development at the local and national levels. The Youth Day Spotlight Award is our strategy to centre the […]
NGYouthSDGs Receives an Institutional Funding Support from Alan and Babbe Sainsbury Charitable Trust
[Yaba, Lagos] – Nigeria Youth SDGs (NGYouthSDGs) registered as the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative is thrilled to announce that it has received funding support from the UK-based Alan and Babette Sainsbury Charitable Trust. This funding will enable NGYouthSDGs to accelerate its mission of empowering young Nigerians to take meaningful action on climate education […]
World Youth Skills Day 2023: NGYouthSDGs Partners with ILO Abuja To Advocate for Decent Jobs for Young Nigerians
The World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) event was held on 14 July 2023 at Anambra Hall, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. It was an intergenerational dialogue between leaders and young Nigerians in the green economy, digital economy and creative sector in Nigeria. It aimed to bring together key players in youth development to discuss opportunities and ensure […]
ASUU strike bigger threat than COVID-19 – Youth group
The lingering industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities has remained a bigger threat to the economic growth of Nigeria compared to COVID-19 pandemic and the war between Russia and Ukraine, Nigerian youths said on Friday. According to them, the strike action by the lecturers would slow down Nigeria’s economic recovery and growth […]
Nigerian Youths Call For Participation In Decision Making
Youths in Nigeria have called for an opportunity to participate in decision making and to end age related barriers in all spheres. The youths made the call in Abuja during the event jointly organised and convened by Oxfam Nigeria and the Nigeria Youth SDGs Network to celebrate the 2022 International Youth Day. Oxfam Representative at the event, Abdul-Aziz Musa […]
International Youth Day 2022: Meet The Youth Spotlight Award Recipients
International Youth Day is celebrated annually on 12 August to bring youth issues to the forefront and celebrate young people’s voices, actions, and initiatives, as well as their meaningful and equitable engagement. Nigeria Youth SDGs, in partnership with Oxfam in Nigeria, launched the Youth Spotlight Award during International Youth Day to spotlight and celebrate ten (10) […]
