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58,820 Young Nigerians Enroll in YDPAT Program, Training Phase Set to Start
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Globe Takers Foundation, has announced the successful close of registration for the Youth Data Protection Awareness & Training (YDPAT) program.
In a statement issued on Teusday in Abuja by the Director, Information and Public Relations of Ministry of Youth Development, Omolara Esan revealed that 58,820 Youths Sign Up for YDPAT Nationwide so far’
According to the statement In just 53 days, a total of 58,820 young Nigerians registered from all six geopolitical zones—a strong demonstration of youths’ eagerness to gain knowledge in data protection, digital literacy, and personal development.
Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, applauded the massive turnout, describing it as evidence of the commitment of young people to nation-building. He assured that every registrant will benefit from the Ministry’s broader youth-focused initiatives.
While the training phase will begin with an initial 5,000 participants, carefully selected to ensure fair representation across the country, the Minister emphasized that the remaining applicants will also be engaged through other relevant programs so that “no youth is left behind.”
The YDPAT program will adopt a hybrid format—combining online and physical sessions to ensure accessibility regardless of participants’ location. Registration officially closed in early September 2025, and selection of participants is now ongoing. The process will run through September, with announcements and accreditation of selected youths expected in October. Virtual training will commence in November, followed by physical sessions in December 2025.
As the program advances into this critical stage, the Ministry is calling on development partners, private sector stakeholders, and state governments to collaborate and expand the reach of YDPAT. According to the Minister, collective effort will ensure that more Nigerian youths benefit from digital inclusion and data literacy.
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development reaffirmed its commitment to raising a digitally aware, empowered generation capable of protecting their rights in the digital space while contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s data-driven economy.
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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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