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• International Youth Day 2025: Empowered for Impact: How Young Nigerians Are Shaping a Sustainable Future

  International Youth Day (August 12) provides an annual opportunity to recognize the potential, innovation, and leadership of young people in shaping a better future. The 2025 theme, “Youth Empowerment for a Sustainable Future,” calls attention to the role of youth in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—from climate action and inclusive governance to digital innovation and economic equity. With a growing youth population, Nigeria stands at a critical juncture. Young people are not only the most affected by environmental degradation, economic uncertainty, and social instability—they are also the most equipped to lead change. Across the country, youth are launching climate movements, building civic tech tools, creating green enterprises, and advocating for inclusive policies. This podcast brings together thought leaders from the Youth Community of Practice (CoP) to explore: · What true youth empowerment looks like in Nigeria today, · How young people are advancing sustainability across sectors, and · What systems and policy shifts are needed to accelerate youth-driven impact. By drawing insights from the areas of climate action, governance, and digital empowerment, the discussion will highlight cross-sectoral approaches for unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s youth.

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• World Youth Skills Day - Unlocking Opportunities: How AI and Digital Skills Can Empower the Next Generation of Youth in Nigeria

  World Youth Skills Day, observed annually on July 15, is a United Nations initiative aimed at celebrating the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. The 2025 theme, “Youth Empowerment through AI and Digital Skills,” underscores the urgent need to prepare youth for a fast-evolving, technology-driven future. In Nigeria, where over 60% of the population is under 25, AI and digital technology offer transformative potential. From education to health, agriculture to governance, digital tools are rapidly reshaping how services are delivered and how young people live, learn, and work. Yet, this transformation also comes with growing concerns around digital inequality, unemployment, and the skills gap between the demands of the global economy and the training many young Nigerians currently receive. World Youth Skills Day 2025 emphasizes the growing need for young people to acquire future-ready skills—especially in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology—to thrive in the 21st-century economy. As the nature of work continues to evolve, digital transformation presents both a challenge and an opportunity for youth empowerment, especially in developing economies like Nigeria. As AI tools become more embedded in daily life—through automation, data analytics, and digital platforms—young people must not only be users, but also creators, innovators, and ethical leaders in the space. However, the reality is that many Nigerian youth lack access to quality training, internet infrastructure, or supportive ecosystems to fully benefit from these shifts. This podcast provides a platform to reflect on: • The current state of youth digital readiness in Nigeria, • The potential of AI and digital skills to drive inclusion, productivity, and innovation, • And the collaborative efforts needed from policymakers, educators, private sector, and youth themselves to close the digital divide.

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• World MSME Day 2025: Strengthening Linkages in Nigeria’s MSME Ecosystem

  Today is World MSME Day 2025! Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the engine of Nigeria’s economy. Yet, many MSMEs still grapple with barriers like limited access to finance, inadequate infrastructure, weak market connections, and low digital inclusion. To commemorate the #MSMEDay2025, we’re spotlighting a special podcast discussion focused on how we can build stronger linkages between MSMEs, support institutions, and market players. This conversation dives into practical strategies and frameworks to better connect entrepreneurs across sectors, regions, and value chains — with the ultimate goal of driving sustainable growth, innovation, and resilience. Tune in and be part of the movement to empower Nigeria’s MSMEs! #WorldMSMEDay #MSMEs #Entrepreneurship #InclusiveGrowth #NigeriaEconomy #NESG

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• World Population Day 2025 - Empowering a Growing Nation: Youth Empowerment through Population Planning

  Nigeria stands at a demographic crossroads, with its youthful population offering both a tremendous opportunity and a potential challenge. As the nation’s population continues to grow rapidly, the need for evidence-based planning has never been more urgent. Youth unemployment, skills mismatch, and limited access to economic opportunities are persistent issues. However, with effective population planning, these challenges can be transformed into a demographic dividend. This podcast episode seeks to explore how population data and planning can drive smarter, evidence-based employment strategies and inclusive development policies. It will delve into the critical role of data-driven decision-making in aligning population trends with job creation, education, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment programs. Objectives: • To highlight the connection between population dynamics and national development. • To discuss how youth-focused policies can be better designed using population data. • To explore innovative approaches to employment creation that are aligned with Nigeria’s demographic realities.

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• World Food Safety Day: The Science Behind Your Meal

  Food safety is a public health and development priority. This year’s theme “Food Safety: Science in Action” highlights the urgent need to strengthen food systems through research, innovation, and science-based regulation. On this episode, we speak with Nicholas Alifa, PhD Researcher in Food Science at the University of Reading, on the role of science in building safer, more resilient food systems. Moderated by Stephen Daniel, Senior Associate, Think Tank Operations, NESG

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