Sports
Minister Lauds NYSC DG Over NYSC TV, Radio Feat
…Urges Nigerian youth to Make Conscious Effort to Watch and Listen
Joel Ajayi
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare on Thursday visited the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) TV and radio studios at the NYSC headquarters, lauding the management for achieving a major feat in the annals of the scheme.
Minister who visited NYSC TV and Radio station at the NYSC Headquarters on Thursday in Abuja while speaking as a guest on NYSC radio, 88.3fm, asserted that the power of communication cannot be overemphasized.
In an era of unregulated social media journalism, we should all be worried about fake news. “With the danger posed by misinformation and miscommunication, credible outlets like the NYSC TV and radio are poised to bridge the gap, and be a reliable source of authentic information for the Youth and the society at large.”

Dare expressed satisfaction that the media outlet was commissioned by Gen. Yakubu Gowon, whose brain-child as former Head of state, the NYSC scheme was. “It is gratifying that the visionary behind the establishment of the NYSC scheme, Gen. Yakubu Gowon was the one that commissioned the TV and radio station. It is just enough for me that the man that had the vision was here to see that vision blossom, and grow into what it is, right now,” the Minister enthused.
As the first youth-based broadcast station, the Minister affirmed that activities of the NYSC across the country, unique information about youth development and giant strides of the youth in various sectors of Nigeria’s socio-economic life will form the core of broadcast programmes.

“I want to call on all Youth to devote 20 or 30 mins daily, or when you are driving, let it be on NYSC radio and you can also participate in interactive call in programmes. The youth needs to own this radio, the content will come from both sides. It will come from presenters at the studio and from youth who will come in and participate in your programmes. There is what they call selective listening or selective auditioning. That’s the power every individual has to select the kind of information or content they want. I’m saying they should exercise that selective power to listen to NYSC radio and TV,” the Minister emphasized.
On youth development, Dare commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his commitment which has translated to over 45 youth empowerment programmes domiciled in 7 to 8 Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs). In the Youth and Sports Ministry, the Minister pointed out the N75bn Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) approved for a three year period by the President, N25bn for each year, in which over 6,200 beneficiaries have already received between N250,000 to N3m, while another 25,000 youth, already trained, will soon be funded.
“The NYIF is feasible because President Buhari keyed into a paradigm shift in Youth development, in which we must move from empowerment to investment. We’ve seen the potential in our youth and we need to invest in them, give them some kind of capital, some kind of finance that can help them start up, become thriving entrepreneurs, creators of wealth and employers of labour,” Dare added.
He urged Nigerian Youth to utilise their time on the internet to search and apply for various Federal Government initiatives on youth development, stressing that the time for pessimism over Government programmes is over.
The NYSC TV and radio is broadcast on Channel 365 on GoTV and 88.3 FM on radio, respectively.
Sports
Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier

Joel Ajayi
Nigeria Cricket Federation , NCF, says it is ready to host five other nations for the International Cricket Council ,ICC, Under 19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier.
The tournament is billed for Lagos, with the matches to be held at the cricket ovals in Tafawa Balewa Square ,TBS, and the University of Lagos ,UniLag, from March 26 to April 6.
Uyi Akpata, President of the Federation, said in a statement on Sunday, that the tournament is about celebrating the growth of the game on the continent.
“Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos.
“Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all.
“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the growth of cricket in Africa and inspiring the next generation of players”, Akpata noted.
However, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Sierra Leone will join Nigeria to jostle for the continent’s sole ticket to the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup.
Meanwhile, Nigeria will be hoping to secure the ticket, having achieved same feat in 2019 and competing at the World Cup in South Africa 2020
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