by Lillian Efobi On Christmas Eve of 2023, gunmen stormed several communities in Plateau State, Nigeria, burning houses and shooting residents. The International Crisis Group stated that deadly conflict and violence has killed over 8,000 people since 2011, and displaced over 200,000, some into neighbouring Niger in Northwest Nigeria. This violence involves armed organisations, including …
Insurgency and Insecurity – Its effect on out-of-school children in Nigeria Read More »
by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga In this day and age there has been a powerful wave supporting youth empowerment. Society has collectively come to acknowledge the vital role youth play in shaping and advancing communities. Gone are the days of belittling youth perspectives and refusing them a seat at the table because of their “underdeveloped minds”. …
by Metolo Foyet The Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management (THEM) industry is a dynamic and multifaceted sector focused on providing memorable experiences to travellers and event attendees. With a major contribution to global economies, driven by the diverse needs and preferences of customers for leisure, business, and special events, THEM encompasses various businesses, including hotels, …
AI-Powered Tourism: Your Path to a Thriving Career Read More »
“I believe the children are our future…” Whitney Houston, Greatest Love of All by Adedoyin Ajayi Citizens constitute the true wealth of a nation. Human resources comprise the active factors of production responsible for corralling the passive factors (land, physical capital, technology) to build societies, develop institutions, create wealth, and add value. Consequently, a nation …
Out-of-school Children in Nigeria: A Ticking Time Bomb Read More »
by Sitaram Nayak Sameer Kumar Misra, a trailblazer in the realm of manufacturing engineering and utilizing it to teach marginalised children, has recently been honoured by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and the SME Education Foundation in their prestigious 30 Under 30 list. This recognition stands as a testament to Misra’s exceptional contributions to …
by Sitaram Nayak The story begins with a simple question posed to a group of 50 computer teachers: “Tell us 3 areas where we don’t use computers or their technology.” As the minutes ticked by, not a single moment devoid of technology emerged from the discussion. It was a powerful realization that in our daily …
A Tale of Determination, Resilience, and Innovation by Sameer Kumar Misra In a heartwarming tale of triumph over adversity, Sitaram Nayak, a young boy from the remote village of Chancharapalli in Northern Odisha, has risen above financial challenges to pursue his dreams. With the unwavering support of an organization dedicated to empowering rural communities, Sitaram’s …
From Rural Struggles to Commonwealth Dreams: The Inspiring Journey of Sitaram Nayak Read More »
by Monica Islam Happy Teacher’s Day – October 5, 2023! After nearly a year of service in the school education sector, I am happy to announce on World Teacher’s Day that I have resigned from my post as a school teacher this past July. Why, one may ask, did I resign from such an honorable …
A Day in a Teacher’s Shoes: Challenges and Solutions Read More »
by Charity Mwathi Millions of AI training opportunities, thousands of scholarships, more robust youth networks, new laws to protect vulnerable people, and more opportunities to shape policy are just some of the tangible outcomes of the Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting. The historic three-day summit, held in the Commonwealth headquarters in London, brought together nearly 400 …
Hope for young people as ministers agree on strong youth development package Read More »
by Sarmad Shahbaz Artificial Intelligence (AI) and education came into sharp focus as youth ministers from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, Europe, and the Pacific convened for the first day of their historic summit. Meeting after a six-year hiatus, during which ministries were forced to grapple with deepening global financial crises, growing climate concerns …
Millions of Commonwealth Youth to benefit from free Intel AI courses Read More »
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