Nigeria’s Next Youth Policy: How to Fix Funding and Accountability.
On 16 June 2026, NGYouthSDGs joined the British High Commission and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development for a High-Level Dialogue on Nigeria’s next National Youth Policy. Government officials, states, donors, private sector leaders, and youth groups came together to ask one hard question: why did the last policy fail, and what must change? […]
The Significance of June 12 in Nigeria’s Democratic History.
The June 12, 1993, presidential election remains Nigeria’s most symbolic democratic milestone. Despite being widely celebrated as the nation’s freest and fairest poll, its annulment plunged Nigeria into years of military dictatorship. Today, its legacy serves as a constant reminder for youth to defend the integrity of the electoral process and demand good governance. […]
Youth Labour Exploitation in Nigeria and the Fight for Decent Work.
The Reality of Exploitation. The morning sun over the Federal Capital Territory always carries a deceptive promise. For Tunde, standing outside a sleek corporate office block in Central Business District, Abuja, that promise felt closer than ever. Armed with a first-class degree and two years of relentless job hunting, he finally held an offer […]
Human Rights Are a Youth Issue: Reflections from the Amnesty International Nigeria Annual Report Launch
When the story of Nigeria’s future is told, it will not be written only in policy statements or development reports. It will be written in how we treat the most vulnerable among us and in whether young people choose to stand aside or to stand up. This reflection is drawn from our participation at the […]
The Contract That Wasn’t, A Lesson in Nigerian Workplace Reality.
Funke sat in a bright office in Lekki, clutching an offer letter that was barely three sentences long. “Don’t worry about the details,” her new boss said with a smile. “We’re a family here. We’ll take care of you.” Six months later, the “family” fell on hard times. Funke was let go on a Friday […]
The Rider at Your Door Has No Safety Net
Emeka is 27 years old. He has a degree in Business Administration from a federal university in Ogun State. He graduated two years ago and has sent out more job applications than he can count. Today, he earns his living on a motorbike, ferrying food orders across Lagos for one of the country’s growing delivery […]
The Next 80 Years Belong to Us: Youth, Leadership, and a Sustainable Future
Eighty years ago, the world came together under one promise; to build peace, promote justice, and secure prosperity for all. That promise birthed the United Nations. And as we mark eight decades of multilateralism, one truth rings clear: the future of this promise lies in the hands of young people. Today, youth make up nearly […]
Nigeria at 65: Youth Powering the SDG Journey to 2030
Today as Nigeria turns 65, it serves as a reminder of both the urgency of the task ahead and the resilience of our country. Celebrations like this give us room to examine our past year and also necessitate planning for the next milestone ahead. In the next five years, Nigeria will turn 70 which is […]
NGYouthSDGs Featured in Forus International’s Global Report on Localising the SDGs
We are happy to share that the Nigeria Youth SDGs Network, registered as the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs), features in Forus International’s newly published global report, Unlocking the Power of Localisation and Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships to Rescue the SDGs. Our work is highlighted on pages 90 to 93 as a leading example of […]
Non-State Actors Engagement in Implementation of Nigeria’s Decent Work Country Programme 2023 – 2027
NGYouthSDGs, along with other key stakeholders, participated in the Non-State Actors Engagement on the implementation of Nigeria’s Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) 2023–2027, organised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Held at the UN House in Abuja, the engagement brought together key stakeholders, including government representatives, employers’ and workers’ organisations, CSOs, and media, to review […]
