The Kenya Times examines whether universities can address unemployment in Africa, highlighting that about 75 per cent of the continent's population is under 35. The article argues that young people represent Africa's greatest resource and could drive economic growth, innovation and sustainable development, provided they receive quality education and are equipped with the right knowledge and skills.

A lecturer in Lokoja has called on Nigeria's federal government to invest significantly in education, health, and vocational training to prepare the country's youths for the global economy, according to ThisDay Live. The appeal, reported by Ibrahim Oyewale, centres on supporting technological innovation and skills development as key measures to equip young Nigerians to compete internationally. The lecturer argued that such investments are essential for youth readiness in an increasingly technology-driven global economic landscape.

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, has stated that reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will enhance youth employment across Nigeria. Speaking in Osogbo, he praised the Federal Government's efforts to transform the NYSC into a skills-driven platform aimed at empowering youth and fostering national development.

According to TimesLIVE, South Africa's youth unemployment crisis is rooted in systemic issues that begin long before young people create their first CVs. Millions are reportedly being excluded from existing opportunities due to fragmented and intimidating systems that are failing to connect them effectively to the job market.

The Coalition for National Unity and Youth Development, a youth advocacy group, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend certain aspects of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program while advocating for the retention of its leadership structure. The appeal highlights concerns regarding the funding and operational framework of the NYSC.

The Zamfara State Government has called for a human capital development blueprint for Northern Nigeria, highlighting the region's significant issues such as a high number of out-of-school children, multidimensional poverty, maternal mortality, youth unemployment, and insecurity, which are hindering productivity and economic growth, according to a statement from the Speaker.