Unemployment, drug abuse among factors inhibiting youth

At the 52nd Conference of African Ministers in Marrakech, Morocco, CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters caught up with Said Adejumobi, Director of the Sub-Regional Offices for Southern Africa at the United Nation's Economic Commission for Africa and discussed strategies to curb unemployment in Africa.

Drug Abuse: Addicts, Peddlers share their experience.

Director General, Christ Against Drug Abuse, Dr. Dokun Adedeji proffers proactive solutions to the menace of drug abuse in Nigeria

Declare state of emergency on unemployment, Senate tells Nigerian govt.

May 29 is around the corner and Nigerians are getting set to usher in a new administration. Part of what Nigerians want the new administration to focus on is power and unemployment.

Nigeria's unemployment rate stands at 20.1% in third quarter of 2019 - NEC

Regional Chief Operating Officer for Allianz Africa, Delphine Maidou says the digital gap in Africa is expanding and could worsen unemployment statistics on the continent. To discuss this on the sidelines of the just-concluded World Economic Forum on Africa, Delphine Maidou joins CNBC Africa's Kenneth Igbomor for more.

Lawmakers raise alarm over drug abuse in Nigeria

The rising cases of drug abuse in Lagos state is a source of concern to everyone, especially the lawmakers.

The Nigeria Youth Workers Association has commended the Senate for calling for a state of emergency on unemployment in Nigeria.

No fewer than 70 youths succumb to the pressure of drug abuse daily in Nigeria. This was disclosed by an expert at an event organised by Senator Oloriegbe in Ilorin, Kwara state capital.

Christ Against Drug Abuse Ministry partners with the church to preach against the abuse of substances.