by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | education, government, politics, young people, youth
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his government’s commitment to providing Nigerian youth with the necessary skills to ensure they can actively participate and excel on the international level.
Tinubu made this statement during the official launch of the Nigerian Youth Academy at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He emphasized that being an exceptional country with a median age of 17 years, Nigeria boasts one of the most youthful demographics globally.
Stanley Nkwocha, who serves as the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President for Media and Communications, made this announcement in a statement released on Monday. The title of the statement reads: ‘Empowering Nigerian Youth to Become Key Competitors on the Global Stage.’
At the launch, Tinubu, who was represented by Shettima, outlined sectors where the government plans to equip the youth with top-tier training, such as digital literacy, technical abilities, business acumen, and involvement in the creative sector.
He emphasized that a country’s achievement turns feasible when “its kids can sleep assured of their spot in an evolving world.”
Tinubu noted that this distinctiveness serves as an encouragement to meet the challenge of positioning Nigeria as the third-most populous country globally by 2050, with more than half of its population expected to consist of individuals younger than 21 years old.
As stated by the Nigerian leader, NiYA will concentrate on three key sectors: enhancing education and developing skills, promoting economic empowerment, and fostering leadership and civic participation.
By providing top-notch education in digital literacy, technical abilities, entrepreneurialism, and the creative sector, we aim to empower our young people to excel globally.
Programs such as the Youth Investment Fund and the Presidential Initiative for Youth Enterprise Clusters will offer financial assistance, guidance, and resources to budding business owners,” he stated. “Additionally, founding a National Youth Development Bank will guarantee access to the necessary funds to transform concepts into successful enterprises.
Tinubu stated that the NiYA represents a daring approach to addressing Nigeria’s poor standing in terms of human capital development, high unemployment rates, and other obstacles hindering national advancement. He affirmed that over the coming two years, the academy will equip and empower millions of young Nigerians.
“It will provide them with the abilities, information, and chances required to measure up against global competitors. This isn’t merely a commitment to their tomorrow; it’s a pledge to the country’s upcoming era,” he further stated.
Acknowledging that the safety of the country’s workforce depends on establishing a strong, skill-focused educational setting, the President stated that his government has achieved notable progress toward advancing the nation’s human capital growth plan.
He continued: “Yet, we must acknowledge the challenges that persist. Nigeria’s Human Capital Index ranking remains below its potential, with youth unemployment and learning poverty presenting critical barriers to progress.
“These statistics are not just numbers; they reflect lives disrupted, dreams deferred, and futures left uncertain. The Nigerian Youth Academy is our commitment to changing this narrative.”
“The Nigerian Youth Academy will nurture the next generation of leaders, training them in governance, policy-making, and community development. We believe that the success of this initiative rests not in Abuja alone but in the communities where real change is felt.”
Earlier, Minister for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, explained that the initiative is designed to equip young Nigerians with marketable skills.
“The President assured Nigerian youth that they would be provided with an opportunity to realize their aspirations; countless young Nigerians aspire to secure gainful employment and lead prosperous lives,” he stated.
The Minister noted that NiYA aims to “upscale and bridge the skill gap in the job market and will close the gap so that many youths can be empowered with the skills needed for the job.
“This initiative is aimed at every young person in Nigeria. NiYA embodies Mr. President’s commitment to assist all youths in shaping a brighter future and generating opportunities not only for themselves but also for their families,” Olawande stated.
The Minister encouraged young Nigerians to grasp this chance, emphasizing that it presents all Nigerian youths with the opportunity to acquire skills, become actively involved, and steer their own futures.
Additionally, Mr. Wale Edun, who serves both as the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, extended his congratulations to the recipients of the N1 million grant awarded to six representatives from NiYA. These individuals represent each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical regions and will use this startup fund to support themselves as they launch their initiatives aimed at developing skills among young people and promoting entrepreneurship.
Mr. Edun stated that NiYA represents a daring and ambitious move toward fulfilling President Tinubu’s pledge to support the empowerment of Nigeria’s youth.
He stated that NiYA resonates with the ambitions of more than sixty million young Nigerians aged between 18 and 35, both within Nigeria and abroad, who crave knowledge, skills, and opportunities.
We understand that in today’s global digital economy, skills hold greater value than mere certifications. This is precisely why NiYA stands out; it goes beyond being merely an educational platform.
“It serves as a launching platform for a fresh cohort of Nigerian entrepreneurs, creators, professionals, and founders who can effortlessly connect with the global community from their seats via the internet,” he noted.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | contests and competitions, sports, tournaments, youth
Haridwar (Uttarakhand), India – March 24 (ANI):
Yuva Yoddhas
,
Sonipat Spartans
,
Junior Steelers
, and the Jaipur Pink Cubs secured wins against their corresponding adversaries on day 19 of the
Yuva All Stars Championship
In Haridwar on Monday of 2025.
During the opening game on Monday,
Sonipat Spartans
The Spartans defeated the UP Falcons with a score of 43-38. In the first half, both teams went all out, resulting in the Spartans leading 21-19 at halftime. Sonipat gained momentum due to two super tackles; however, the UP Falcons managed to take a two-point lead after causing an all-out situation for the Spartans.
Sonipat Spartans
unleashed an all-out assault in the second half to secure victory by five points.
The Spartans rank second in Pool B with 43 points, whereas the Falcons sit at fourth place in Pool A with 33 points. Arjun Sirohi secured 16 points (comprising 15 raid points and one tackle point), and Ankit Kumar Rana accumulated 14 raid points.
Meanwhile,
Yuva Yoddhas
The Yoddhas trounced Yuva Paltan with a score of 48-30 in a lopsided contest. At halftime, they led comfortably at 28-9, having achieved two All-Outs and two Super Raids along the way. The Yoddhas sealed victory by inflicting another All Out on Paltan, extending their advantage to 23 points. Despite launching a final raid, Pune’s team couldn’t overturn this deficit. Leading scorer for the Yoddhas was Shivam Singh with 12 points. Currently, the Yoddhas sit atop Pool B with 57 points, whereas Yuva Paltan occupies the fourth spot with 25 points.
Junior Steelers
The Steelers trounced the Palani Tuskers by 20 points, ending with a score of 46-26. At halftime, they led with a score of 15-21, thanks to one All Out, one Super Tackle, and a Super Raid. In the latter part of the game, the team from Haryana secured two more All Outs against the Tuskers, ensuring an easy win. Key performers included Jaya Soorya, who scored 16 points, and Ghanshyam Magar, adding 13 points. Currently, the Tuskers hold the third spot in Pool A with 36 points, whereas the Steelers sit at fifth place with 27 points.
In the later part of the day, the Jaipur Pink Cubs narrowly defeated their opponents.
Yuva Mumba
In an exciting match, the Pink Cubs concluded the first half with a score of 16-15, even though the Mumbai-based team secured a Super Raid and a Super Tackle. Jaipur responded by causing an All Out.
Yuva Mumba
In a thrilling second half, they secured victory with a score of 33-29. Even though Mumbai lost the game, Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi stood out as the top performer, scoring 17 points.
The Jaipur Pink Cubs now lead the Pool A rankings with 61 points from their 12 games played. In contrast,
Yuva Mumba
are positioned fourth in Group B after accumulating 40 points from 13 matches.
Below is the schedule for the Yuva All-Stars Championship games on Tuesday, March 25:
Match 77 –
Chandigarh Chargers
versus Warriorz at Kansas City, 10:15 AM
Match 78 –
Sonipat Spartans
versus the Kurukshetra Warriors at 11:45 am
Match 79 – Jaipur Pink Cubs versus Vasco Vipers, at 4:00 pm
Match 80 –
Yuva Mumba
vs
Yuva Yoddhas
, 5:30 pm. (ANI)
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | movies, popular culture, social issues, young people, youth
The executive producer of the Netflix series “Adolescence” mentioned that she has been inundated with messages expressing thanks from parents who were inspired to engage in honest discussions with their kids regarding the topics addressed in the show.
Hannah Walters collaborated with her spouse, Stephen Graham, to develop the series that examines the story of a 13-year-old boy who was apprehended for murdering a girl from his class.
Since its debut, the series has garnered praise as well as sparked discussions around topics such as male anger and how sexist online personalities can influence younger males.
Walters informed LIFEHACKS that she anticipated the series would make an impression, though she didn’t expect it to be so profoundly impactful.
Talking with LIFEHACKRadio Leicester, Walters, who resides in Leicestershire, stated: “Both Stephen and I were aware that this would have an impact; we understood its necessity.”
However, with my hand on my heart, I must admit that I didn’t foresee the deep impact it would have on individuals.
I’m receiving numerous thank-you messages from parents, many expressing deep appreciation, as they are now entering their children’s bedrooms and communicating with them in manners they had not done so previously.
I believe that covers everything we needed to accomplish—give everyone a gentle nudge and remind them, let’s go, it’s our responsibility to ensure this generation doesn’t get misplaced, as they can slip away so easily.
The drama delves into how youngsters utilize smartphones, engage with social media, and navigate the internet, frequently doing so without their parents being aware of the specific content they encounter.
Walters added: “Even if we consider ourselves exemplary parents, one of the most significant tools for raising children is always within their reach—the continuous influx of information they receive. Therefore, we must remain aware of this fact.”
Since its debut on March 13th, Jack Thorne, who co-wrote the screenplay with Graham, has
requested that Adolescence be featured in both educational institutions and parliamentary settings
.
Although Sir Keir Starmer, when
inquired about the turmoil during Prime Minister’s Questions
acknowledged the necessity to address the “rising issue” of violence perpetrated by young males who are swayed by content they encounter online.
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by admin | Mar 23, 2025 | entertainment, news, social issues, young people, youth
Lifehack My ID
,
Jakarta
– Program audisi
K-pop
terbaru berjudul
Under 15
Yang direncanakan untuk ditayangkan pada tanggal 31 Maret 2025 sekarang sedang menjadi pusat kontroversi. Acara yang diprakarsai oleh stasiun televisi MBN ini mengikutsertakan 59 gadis muda yang semuanya belum mencapai usia 16 tahun, dengan yang paling muda dilahirkan pada tahun 2016 dan saat ini berumur antara 8 sampai 9 tahun.
Di dalam cuplikan pertunjukan tersebut, para kontestan nampak menggunakan make-up yang cukup tebal.
crop top
, serta rok pendek yang dipandang tak sesuai bagi usia mereka. Netizen asal Korea Selatan dan dari berbagai negara lainnya menyuarakan kritikan terhadap program tersebut dengan alasan bahwa hal itu dapat memperkenalkan anak-anak kepada eksploitasi seksual yang mungkin merugikan.
Kecewa ini bertambah dengan masalah selebriti pria Kim Soo Hyun yang disangka berhubungan dengan seorang artis wanita.
Kim Sae Ron
Yang belum mencapai usia dewasa. Kritik pun menjadi lebih tajam akibat acara tersebut menimbulkan ketidaknyamanan terkait potensi penyalahgunaan hak anak dalam industri hiburan.
Kritik dari Netizen Di Seluruh Dunia
Kritik dan kecaman terhadap turnamen Under 15 semakin bertambah dari seluruh belahan dunia. Banyak pengguna media sosial menganggap event tersebut sebagian besar sebagai “صند
show run oleh pedo untuk pedo
Dan mengingatkan tentang ancaman yang mungkin timbul, seperti perlakuan tidak senonoh dan stres emosional yang berat pada anak-anak yang terlibat.
Beberapa orang cemas bahwa program tersebut dapat mengungkapkan anak-anak kepada ancaman-ancaman yang masih di luar pemahaman mereka. Di samping itu, ada juga ketidaknyamanan berkaitan dengan kerahasiaan para kontestan yang bisa jadi terbuka untuk kemungkinan stalking dari individu-individu bersikap tidak baik.
“Ini sangat berbahaya, mengingat usia mereka. Banyak keluarga yang mungkin kehilangan anak mereka, dan anak yang berpartisipasi akan kehilangan sebagian besar masa kecilnya yang sebenarnya tidak sehat,” tulis salah satu komentar, dikutip dari
CNA Lifestyle
.
Kecaman terhadap pertunjukan tersebut semakin menjalar ke berbagai pihak setelah beberapa hal.
teaser
Menampilkan partisipan melaksanakan rangkaian gerak yang menuju ke arah tarian dewasa, didukung oleh lagu dengan lirik spesifik dalam Bahasa Inggris.
Banyak warganet yang menyuarakan keprihatinan mereka mengenai dampak psikologis yang dapat dialami oleh para peserta, termasuk potensi perusakan masa kecil mereka dan tekanan untuk tampil sempurna.
Banyak netizen juga mengingatkan bahwa proyek tersebut dapat memberi kesempatan kepada individu berkepribadian jahat untuk mengekploitasi partisipan yang belum cukup usia. Sebagian tanggapan lainnya menyertakan kritik pada orangtua dari para partisipan karena dinilai memperbolehkan anak-anak mereka terlibat dalam sebuah aktivitas yang sangat riskan.
Tanggapan Produser dan Tujuan Program
Menjawab kritikan yang semakin meningkat, pihak produksi acara Under 15 pada akhirnya mematikan bagian komentar di platform-media sosial mereka guna menghindari perdebatan tambahan.
Seo Hye Jin, sang pemimpin produksi program ini dan sekaligus CEO dari CReA Studio, menyatakan bahwa sasaran dari proyek tersebut adalah untuk
Under 15
telah dilakukan untuk menemukan bintang K-pop yang mampu mengarahkan industri hiburan di masa mendatang.
Dikutip dari
AllKpop
Dalam sebuah wawancara bulan Juni 2024, Seo menyatakan niatnya merintis boy band atau girl group baru yang setara dengan BLACKPINK tetapi dengan para anggota yang berusia di bawah umur.
“Keinginan saya adalah membentuk sebuah tim mirip BLACKPINK yang beranggotakan anak di bawah umur,” ujar Seo Hye Jin.
Keinginan ini semakin memperparah pandangan buruk tentang program itu, khususnya karena umur partisipan yang masih sangat belia. Di dalam kampanye pengiklanannya, sejumlah peserta justru tampil dengan busana minim serta melakukan gerakan yang dinilai kurang pantas bagi usia segitu.
Di sisi lain, produser lain yang terlibat dalam acara tersebut, Lee Guk Young mengisyaratkan pembentukan
girl group
termuda yang pernah ada.
Dijelaskannya bahwa para peserta yang berumur lima tahun akan mengikuti seleksi.
Pemilihan anggota bagi grup tersebut diawali dengan penyaringan peserta berdasarkan video-video pengiriman anak-anak yang memperlihatkan kemampuan bernyanyi dan menari mereka.
“Ia melanjutkan bahwa ‘kami berharap untuk mengidentifikasi para individu yang benar-benar luar biasa diantara mereka,’”Tambahnya.
Kritik tetap bermunculan di sejumlah forum diskusi.
online
Bermacam-macam kelompok meminta pemerintah Korea Selatan agar turun tangan dan mencabut penayangan program tersebut. Hal itu disebabkan karena negeri ginseng ini masih belum punya peraturan yang khusus menangani eksploitasi seksual terhadap anak di industri hiburan, sementara sejumlah negara telah memberlakukan aturan perlindungan anak yang sangat ketat.
by admin | Mar 4, 2025 | depression, healthcare and medicine, mental health, young people, youth
A recent study reveals that young individuals are experiencing what could be considered a midlife crisis, with many finding themselves in the most challenging phases of their lives.
The research revealed that across six English-speaking nations globally, an escalating mental health crisis indicated that young people were not among the happiest generations anymore.
Traditionally, happiness was considered to follow a U-shape – where young people have care-free experiences, then a tougher middle age and a more comfortable later life.
But experts say the course of happiness over our lifetime has changed and wellbeing now rises steadily with age instead.
Young people are currently going through what could be called an ‘early-onset midlife crisis,’ with their period of maximum distress beginning as young as age 18.
According to the research paper published by the US National Bureau of Economic Research, ‘the traditional U-shaped curve indicating well-being across different ages has disappeared in these nations, being substituted instead by a significant decline in well-being amongst younger people.’
Individuals polled throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia,
Canada
and
New Zealand
It was observed that life satisfaction and happiness have declined among young individuals over the last ten years, with young women being particularly affected.
The prevalent use of smart phones and social media in young people suggests this mental health crisis coincided with increasing internet use.
The study suggested the rise in technology meant the youth aren’t going out as much, socialising or having sex, which has impacting overall happiness.
David Blanchflower, the principal researcher (alongside Jean Twenge) and ex-member of the Bank of England’s policy committee, stated to the
Guardian
There was a significant decline in well-being in both the United States and the United Kingdom, which they linked to the rise of social media, cyberbullying, and online body shaming.
The younger generation has grown more isolated. Instead of focusing on the fact that individuals spend time on their phones, we should consider what they miss out on. They venture outside less frequently, engage less with friends, interact minimally with others, and experience reduced sexual activity.
He stated, “There isn’t any doubt that we’re facing a complete global crisis. The youth seem to be in significant turmoil and distress. The real issue now is figuring out how to address this situation, but unfortunately, we haven’t found the answers yet.”
Various research has connected the adolescent mental health epidemic with unrestricted social media use, precarious job situations, and environmental crises.
Young individuals are more likely to find themselves outside of the job market, particularly those dealing with mental health issues.
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