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13-Year-Old Student Ebunoluwa Seth Wins UBA Foundation Essay Competition

Ebunoluwa Seth, a 13-year-old student from Igando Community Senior High School in Lagos, has emerged as the youngest-ever winner of the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition, clinching a ₦10 million educational grant.

95News•11/19/2025

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Germany Approves Second Phase of Youth Skills Project in Nigeria to Boost Vocational Training

Germany has approved the second phase of its youth skills development project in Nigeria, aimed at enhancing vocational training and employment opportunities. The initiative will strengthen the role of chambers of commerce in supporting youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and private sector growth, building on the success of earlier collaborations.

95News•11/8/2025

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Abia Governor Alex Otti Raises NYSC Corps Members’ Monthly Allowance to ₦50,000

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has raised the monthly allowance for NYSC corps members from ₦4,000 to ₦50,000, making it one of the most generous state stipends in Nigeria.

95News•11/7/2025

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NELFUND Disburses ₦116.4 Billion in Student Loans to Over 624,000 Beneficiaries

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the disbursement of ₦116.4 billion in student loans to more than 624,000 Nigerian students, marking a major milestone in the federal government’s effort to improve access to higher education.

95News•10/28/2025

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First Lady’s CNG Bus Gift Not for 2027 Politics — CAN Youth Wing

The Christian Association of Nigeria’s Youth Wing (YOWICAN) has clarified that the CNG buses donated by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu were for evangelism and outreach, not for political purposes ahead of the 2027 elections.

95News•10/28/2025

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FG Launches “NJFP 2.0” to Generate 20,000 Youth Jobs Annually

In line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Federal Government has opened applications for the second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP 2.0), targeting the creation of 20,000 jobs each year for young Nigerian graduates.

95News•10/23/2025