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FG Inaugurates Project Management Office For Implementation of N110B NYIF
Joel Ajayi
Federal Government has inaugurated a Project Management Office (PMO) for the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), comprising technical persons from the government and the private sector, to manage the implementation of the N110 billion fund.
During the inauguration that was held in her office at Abuja, the Hon. Minister, Ministry of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim stated that the project management office members are responsible for ensuring that they meet Mr. President’s expectations, which include providing sustainable ways for young innovative Nigerians to access capital for starting, growing, and expanding their businesses.
The Minister emphasized that the fund is crucial for achieving key aspects of Mr. President’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda,’ especially in eradicating poverty, ensuring food security, promoting sustainable economic growth, and most importantly, increasing access to capital.
She said: “Members of the Project Management Office should note that any strategy that will be effective must be one that will ease the burden currently experienced by large numbers of Nigerian youth in accessing finance to become self-employed. Such a strategy also needs to provide opportunities for developing their entrepreneurial skills, access to markets, and mentorship, in such a manner that will guide their transition into the challenging business environment and support their growth and sustainability.”
Dr. Ibrahim maintained that the restructured NYIF will be implemented with professionalism, fairness, and utmost integrity. She also stated that timely and results-based implementation are crucial, and she will be requesting periodic briefs and evidence-based updates throughout the process.
She urged the team to follow her vision of establishing a formalized fund that would not only offer access to funding for a substantial number of Nigerian youth, but also provide mentorship and other business support services.
The Honourable Minister explained the importance of including vulnerable groups and underserved communities, as well as ensuring a fast application and fund disbursement process.
“I expect you to hit the ground running and deliver short-term results within the next three to four weeks. At that time, I expect all activities to have been concluded to commence the first tranche of disbursement,” she stated.
In his welcome address, Mr. Olusanya Olubunmi, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, tasked the Project Management Office with the responsibility of overseeing the National Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) to ensure it achieves its set objectives. He urged members to adhere to the Public Service Rule and Financial Regulations and to manage the fund in accordance with the approved conclusion of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
Mr. Olusanya assured members of the Project Management Office of the Ministry’s cooperation and support in the discharge of their duties and wished them success in implementing the NYIF.
The National Coordinator of the Project Management Office, Olopade Hakeem expressed gratitude to the President for prioritizing the project and to the Minister for advocating for the youth in the country.
He also thanked all members of the Executive Council for unanimously and judiciously approving the sum of N110 billion for the programme.
Mr. Hakeem pledged to carry out their responsibilities professionally, accountably, and transparently in engaging the youth of the country and expressed openness to ideas for moving the project forward.
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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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