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President Tinubu Celebrates The Zeal of Nigerian Youths on International Youth Day

President BOLA TINUBU has noted the creative zeal of the Nigerian youths in adopting digital solutions, trends, and innovations in the country.

This is as the world marks the International Youth Day which is celebrated every 12thAugust with the 2024 theme being “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.”

President TINUBU in a statement signed by his special assistant on media and publicity, AJURI NGELALE, the President acknowledged the strides of the youth in diverse spheres, especially in developing billion dollar technologies and innovations to make the world a more prosperous and evolved place.

He further assured Nigerians that his administration is here to make their dreams come alive in a sustainably expanding, inclusive economy.

Meanwhile, youths advocates have noted that by embracing technology, youth can unlock and increase opportunities and their voices.

The International Youth Day is usually celebrated every August 12 as it offers a chance to recognize the valuable contributions of young people to the society and their potential to shape the future of a nation.

It also serves as a reminder of the challenges that youth face globally, such as educational barrier, unemployment, and economic instability among others.

August 10, 2024 Plane Crash in Brazil Kills 61 Persons On Board
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Plane Crash in Brazil Kills 61 Persons On Board

An airplane carrying 57 passengers and 4 crew members has crashed in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, killing everyone on board, the worst airline incident in the Country since 2007.

The aircraft, an ATR 72-500 operated by Voepass airline, was traveling from Cascavel in southern Parana state to Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos international airport when it crashed in the city of Vinhedo.

Voepass initially said the plane was carrying 58 passengers, but a statement on the airline’s website later revised the figure to 57.

Images broadcast on local media showed a large plane spinning as it plummeted almost vertically, while other footage showed a large column of smoke rising from the crash site in what appeared to be a residential area.

“There were no survivors,” the city government in Valinhos — which was involved in the rescue and recovery operation in nearby Vinhedo

Vinhedo, with about 76,000 residents, is located approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) northwest of Sao Paulo.

“Recovery of the victims’ remains for identification has begun and will continue throughout the night,” Sao Paulo State Governor Tarcisio de Freitas told reporters at the scene.

August 10, 2024 Federal Government Advancing Green Initiative For More Job Creation
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Federal Government Advancing Green Initiative For More Job Creation

The Federal Government has said it is advancing Nigeria’s Green Initiative in its effort to create more jobs.

The Federal Ministry of Environment made this known in a statement issued yesterday, stressing that the initiative will focus on job creation, youth employment and economic development in line with President BOLA TINUBU’s vision.

According to the statement, the ministry, led by BALARABE ABBAS LAWAL, also hopes to use the project to impact the lives of the people positively   throughout the county.

The statement highlights that by empowering local producers and educating young people in the creation of clean cookstoves, the National Clean Cooking Policy is expected to reduce emissions, improve health, and create millions of jobs by 2024.

From solar-powered streetlights to Waste-to-Energy projects, the Ministry of Environment added that it is driving a low-carbon future, stressing that the upcoming projects like solar plants for federal institutions will ensure that every Nigerian citizen benefits from a greener and prosperous future.

August 8, 2024 Labour in Akwa Ibom Demands Free and Fair Election from AKISIEC
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Labour in Akwa Ibom Demands Free and Fair Election from AKISIEC

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in Akwa lbom state has charged the State Independent Electoral Commission, AKISIEC, to conduct a free, fair and credible local government elections on October 5, 2024, for the will of the people to prevail.

Labour is also advising the electorate to vote for candidates of proven character, who have capacity to represent them at the Local Government levels.

A statement signed by the state NLC chairperson, Comrade SUNNY JAMES, also advised would-be council chairmen to be ready to pay salaries, gratuities pensions and other entitlements of workers centrally as at when due, noting that the era where workers suffered indebtedness was over.

The NLC also directed all affiliate unions at the Local Government levels to prepare for adequate engagement with their respective Council Chairmen when elected, on workers’ demands to achieve effective collective bargaining agreements concerning decent work-places and welfare of members.

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