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The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the registration Portal for  Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF). The motive of this fund is to boast Nigerian economy by giving out finance to  youths who are desirous to unleash their entrepreneurial prowess and able to run a business in Nigeria. Youths qualified to obtain this funds must be between the ages of 18-35, have business operational in Nigeria, has not been convicted of any financial crime, have a valid BVN and must possess valid Local Government Identification certificate.  The amount  disbursed for the program cost N 75,000,000,000 (seventy five billion naira) and would be given annually from 2020-2023 . According to Naira metrics, The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development flagged off the application that was recently approved by the  Federal Government on October 15, 2020.  The Minister of Youths and Sports Mr Sunday Dare, said the idea was an initiative of the ministry and would be...

 The heightened  tension of the #End Sars protest has been going on for 15 days in several states of the country and other countries by Nigerians in the diaspora. This has halted economic activities and restricted movements in most major cities of the nation. Reports of violence were also reported by the AIT correspondent alongside their Twitter handle; @officialaitlive as thousands of protesters keep agitating for #End Sars which turned to become an agitation for good governance that would bring forth a better Nigeria.  Hoodlums have been disrupting protesters alongside reports of security personnel attacking protesters in some states. However, some security personnel supports the right of citizens to conduct a peaceful protest. Below is the list of 30 important headlines on AIT news about the #EndSARS protest. 1.        Senate calls for intervention by well-meaning Nigerians to halt protests. 2.        End...

The End-SARS protest has been trending nation wide by protesters to halt the incessant killings of innocent Nigerians by the Special Anti Robbery Squad popularly called "SARS."  Continuous persuasion and complain during protest  about the activities of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) got to the ears of  IGP of police, Mohammed Adamu to dissolve the unit.  Severe protest from all nukes and cranny caught the eyes of human right activists, the international community and Nigerians in diaspora to put an end to SARS and reform the Police Force.  The security committee headed by the FCT Minister, Mallam Muhammed Musa Bello held a meeting to stop the continuous protest that has led to the disruption of peace and causing unrest to the law abiding citizens living in the Federal Capital Territory.  Photo:bbcpidgin.com. Official FCTA Protesters also complained about hoodlums disrupting, molesting and destroying parked cars that has lead to heavy traffic gridlock...

President Muhammadu Buhari made a live broadcast to mark the Diamond Jubilee Anniversary  celebration of Nigeria.  He urged Nigerians to be hard working and persistent regardless of the economic situation ravaging the entire sectors of the economy. He stated that efforts are being made to tackle security problems, covid-19 and economic quagmire facing Nigeria in recent years. The President stated that its administration has done a great job in the school feeding programme, Job creation, agricultural intervention programme. You can click the video clips below speech to watch the live broadcast of  Nigeria's 60th Independence day anniversary on Thursday 1st October, 2020 by President Muhammadu Buhari.   President Buhari's Live Broadcast on Channels TV/NTA News (Date: 1/10/2020. Time:7AM) INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTIETH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, THURSDAY 1ST...

The U.S  President Donald Trump of the Republican party and Democratic challenger Joe Biden a former Vice President of United States finally met on September 30, 2020 by 2:00am  Nigerian time. The debate was hosted by "Chris Wallace" of Fox News in Cleveland Ohio.  According to euronews.com, here are five key point from the first of three scheduled debates between the pair ahead of the November 3 presidential election. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate former-Vice President Joe Biden participate in the first presidential debate. Sept. 29, 2020. Cleveland, USA.    -    Copyright    Olivier Douliery/AP Trump on the offensive Trump is no stranger to going on the offensive, but his fighting approach on stage left his Democratic opponent struggling to complete a sentence. Wallace's moderation style meant the leader was mostly free to interrupt and rant, breaking the agreed rules surrounding the debate. The...

Sir Harmony  Aguoru has finally picked the nomination form for Imo State House of Assembly in All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) to represent the people of Nkwerre Local Government Area in Imo State.  Sir Harmony Aguoru receiving his nomination form Sir Harmony has the interest of his people at heart with good intentions to represent the people of Nkwerre at the Imo State House of Assembly  effectively.  He is a native of Amaegbu village in Nkwerre Local Government Area. He is an industrious son of the soil and intends to bring in mind  blowing projects to the people of Nkwerre for the progress and unity of his Local Government Area. He has been carrying out a lot of projects as a patriotic  citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria before having the courage to represent his people in the State house and make the mandate of his people a reality. The following are few projects he has carried out: Free health care services. Stu...

Barely two weeks after the Nigerian Peace Corps Bill was submitted to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent, a joint session of the National Youths Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), have called on the President to urgently sign the Bill into law. This was even as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang, has expressed optimism that the Bill, amongst others, was currently receiving attention by the President. “The President is working on it, in accordance with our standard operating procedures. It’s being attended to and I’m also aware that the President has up to 30 days to sign Bills”, Enang had told National Assembly Correspondents in Abuja on Tuesday. At a world press briefing jointly addressed by NYCN and NANS in Abuja on Thursday, the youths concluded that, “assenting to Nigerian Peace Corps Bill will be our President’s best gift to the Nigerian youths an...

The combined net worths of America and Africa's top richiest people has a collosal difference. Bill Gates(L) and Aliko Dangote.  (Courtesy) Forbes magazine earlier this week released its 36th annual list of the 400 Richest Americans, having a record-breaking, combined total net worth of $2.7 trillion, up from $2.4 trillion in 2016. Taking top spot for the 24 consecutive year was Microsoft Founder Bill Gates with a net worth of $89 billion this year. Microsoft Founder Bill Gates with a net worth of $89 billion this year was ranked America's richest person for the 24th consecutive year.  (Courtesy) No individual on the list of the 400 Richest Americans had a net worth of less than $2 billion. This was an increase from the $1.7 billion necessary to make the cut for the 2016 list and a record threshold. In that regard, Business Insider SSA sought to compare the net worth of the top richest Americans and Africans in 2017 as listed by Forbes. While Africa...

President Muhammadu Buhari made a national broadcast by 7am to mark the country's 57th Independence Day Anniversary. Read below for more details. Nigerian Independence day October 1st remains a special date for all Nigerians as this marks the day when we attained one of the most precious of human desires — freedom. Over the years the country has gone through trials and tribulations, but October 1st is always a day for celebrations. It is a day for thanks giving, reflection and re-dedication. It is also a day for remembrance. We should remind ourselves of the recent journey from 1999 – 2015, when our country happily returned to democratic rule. However, in spite of oil prices being an average of $100 per barrel and about 2.1m barrels a day, that great piece of luck was squandered and the country’s social and physical infrastructure neglected. We were left with no savings and huge infrastructure deficit. The APC Government’s Campaign rallying cry to restore sec...