World Day of Social Justice: Why Youth Workplace Rights Matter in Nigeria
As Nigeria marks World Day of Social Justice, conversations often focus on unemployment and economic growth. However, a critical issue demands equal attention: the protection of young people within the workplace. New evidence from Beyond Awareness: Youth Participatory Evidence on Work Experiences, Rights Violation and Barriers to Decent Work in Nigeria, a national study of […]
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 […]
Unlocking Youth Futures with Nigeria’s New Employment Policy
In August 2025, the Government of Nigeria launched the redesigned National Employment Policy (NEP), a framework designed to create decent and sustainable jobs for Nigerians. The NEP offers value for young people as they make up more than 60 percent of Nigeria’s 210 million population. In this article, we will discuss more information about the […]
Strengthening Youth Entrepreneurship in Nigeria
Amb. Jurriaan Middelhoff, Ambassador for Youth, Education, and Work at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands What does it take for young Nigerians to thrive as entrepreneurs? In a country brimming with energy, talent, and drive, the answer lies in building systems that not only spark innovation but sustain it. Earlier this […]
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 […]
NGYouthSDGs ECOSOC 2025 Virtual Side Event: Youth Leadership & Financing for a Sustainable Future
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum is a global platform where young people engage in dialogue with policymakers, civil society, and development partners to shape the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It provides a space for youth to share ideas, solutions, and innovations for addressing the world’s most pressing […]
Advancing Social Justice Through Youth-Centred Dialogue: NGYouthSDGs at the ILO Tripartite Panel
As part of our commitment to promoting inclusive and youth-led approaches to sustainable development, NGYouthSDGs participated in the ILO Tripartite Panel on the Global Coalition for Social Justice, held at the UN House in Abuja. The high-level convening brought together stakeholders across government, labour unions, civil society, and the private sector to discuss the urgent […]
NGYouthSDGs Participates in the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Interactive Dialogue and Launch of “Work Wise Youth: A Guide to Youth Rights at Work”
Youth often face precarious working conditions, including long hours, low wages, lack of job security, and limited access to social protection. These conditions have adverse effects on their physical and mental health. As a youth-led organisation advocating for meaningful youth engagement in programmes and policies that enable young people to lead and thrive, our Programme […]
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 […]
