Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa, has urged young Africans to adopt ambition, discipline, and hard work, emphasizing that the continent's future relies on a generation ready to dream boldly and seize opportunities. He made these remarks at the Africa and Everywhere Festival in Lagos.

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 Nigerian government is increasing its efforts to address oil theft by focusing on youth engagement and community development initiatives, with the goal of securing oil infrastructure. This strategy aims to involve local communities in protecting resources and reducing illegal activities associated with oil theft.

A youth group has called on President Tinubu to halt proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), cautioning against transforming the scheme into a basic skills acquisition programme. They argue that such changes could undermine the original purpose of the NYSC.

Ugenya MP David Ochieng has urged Siaya Governor James Orengo to step aside for younger leaders, saying Orengo’s generation should mentor emerging talent rather than retain power, according to Nairobi Wire. Speaking in Sega, Ochieng criticized Orengo’s references to his long political career and noted that many of his constitutional-era peers had left active politics. The outlet’s headline says Mbadi joined Ochieng in warning Orengo, though the provided blurb details only Ochieng’s remarks.

Jim Obazee, a prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), stated that the late President Muhammadu Buhari and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, should have faced prosecution for an alleged fraudulent withdrawal of $6.23 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Obazee provided this testimony before Hamza Muazu, the presiding judge.