Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has urged Nigerian youths to overcome humble beginnings and strive for excellence. According to Punch, he encouraged young people to rise above their limitations, citing his own personal journey as an example of what determination and hard work can achieve regardless of background.

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.

Stakeholders in environmental sustainability are advocating for increased youth involvement in combating Nigeria's plastic waste issue, emphasizing the use of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a platform for this initiative, according to Tribune Online.

Nigeria's federal government has restated that its National Innovation Hubs Standard Framework will strengthen the country's innovation ecosystem, according to ThisDay Live. Hub operators, startup founders, investors and other stakeholders gathered at CcHub in Lagos for a technical validation workshop on the initiative. The framework is intended to set standards for innovation hubs nationwide, with the workshop serving to review and refine the proposal with input from key players in the technology and startup community.

Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, has called on children to emulate the godly values, sacrifices and dedication of their parents, describing such virtues as the foundation of legacies worth celebrating. According to The Tide, she made the remarks during the 70th birthday celebration of Mrs. Compassion Dapa, held at the White Jade Event Centre in Port Harcourt, where she joined family and well-wishers in honouring the celebrant.