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Super Eagles Hope Of Winning 4th AFCON Title Dashed By Mahrez’s Last Minute fierce Strike

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July 14, 2019

Super Eagles Hope Of Winning 4th AFCON Title Dashed By Mahrez’s Minute fierce Strike

Joel Ajayi

The last minute masterclass free-kick from Riyad Mahrez at the on going Africa Cup of Nations AFCON dashed the hope of Nigeria’s Super Eagles to win 4th AFCON glory as Algeria defeated Nigeria 2-1

With the tie heading for extra time, Manchester City forward Mahrez whipped a fierce set-piece into the top corner.

Algeria take the lead in the 40th minutes courtesy of a lovely pass to Mahrez on the right, with three players to his left. He ghosts past Collins and crosses; the ball flicks off Collins, hits Troost-Ekong on the stomach and flies into the net 1-0

But Odion Ighalo Penalty kick brought flesh to the bone of Super Eagles thereby improve the team spirit to fight for the victory.

Determined Algeria had couple of chances toward the end of the game but thanked was no avail but last minutes powerful free kick from Mahrez was all what Algeria need to qualify for the final of the 32nd AFCON edition.

Meanwhile, Algeria will face Senegal, who earlier beat Tunisia thanks to an extra-time own goal, in the final on Friday.

While Super Eagles will battle for the third place against another North Africa giant Tunisia.

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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2 days ago

April 17, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Honourable Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande has disclosed that the Federal Government is making efforts to harness the potentials of the digital economy in empowering the youth and creating sustainable jobs.

He made this disclosure in Abuja when he received the participants of the Senior Executive Course 46, 2024 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, Plateau State who were on study tour to the Ministry.

Mr Olawande said over 50% of the population below the age of 30 have a significant demographic advantage in the digital age.

“Our youths are tech-savvy, innovative and eager to contribute to the country’s economic growth. However, they face numerous challenges including limited access to quality education, skills training and job opportunities.

The digital economy offers a unique opportunity for Nigeria to leapfrog traditional development challenges. With the rise of e-commerce, digital payments and remote work”. “Our youths can assess global markets, skills training and job opportunities like never before,” he added.

According to the Minister, challenges hindering the growth of the digital economy in Nigeria must be addressed.
He explained that to overcome the challenges, the Ministry has implemented initiatives such as digital skills training programs for youths, focusing on areas like software development, data analytics and digital marketing especially in the NYSC.

This, he disclosed is alongside partnering with Galaxy Back Bone to improve infrastructure, Internet connectivity and alternative electricity supply as well as funding opportunities such as grants, loans and venture capital for startups of small businesses with launching of the National Youth Investment Fund.

The Honourable Minister who hinted that the Ministry’ s goal is to create an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for youth stated: ” We recognise that sustainable job creation is critical to Nigeria ‘s economic growth and stability”

”I urge you all to join us in this journey to harness the potential of the digital economy for youth empowerment and sustainable job creation in Nigeria.”, he added.

Mr Olawande further said that the opportunities and challenges underscore the need for a collaborative effort from all stakeholders to harness the potential of the digital economy for sustainable development.

The Minister who observed that there is a gap between the Government and the young people expressed his heartfelt desire for the Youths of the nation to feel the Government. He opined that the country has the most intelligent youths in the world.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation from NIPSS, Barrister Nima Salman Mann, mni said they are in the Ministry to research, proffer solutions, recommendations and strategies to help Government chart its course for the the year, with the theme : ‘Digital Economy, Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Job Creation in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities’.

.She also added that Ministry of Youth Development is very germane to this year’s theme .” We are with the Ministry of Youth to listen to what you are doing to help the youth, how you are doing it, strategic plans and way forward as well as how we can use the digital economy to chart the goal for sustainable job creation,” she concluded.

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