Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- President Muhammadu Buhari has approved November 1 every year to commemorate the National Youth Day, a federal minister has said.

Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, in a statement on Twitter, said the national day will be celebrated to draw attention and find solutions to the issues that affect the youth.

"Today, President Buhari in Council approved November 1st every year as the National Youth Day to celebrate, draw attention to and find solutions to the issues that affect the Youth. Mr. President as again demonstrated his commitment to supporting youth focused policies. Thank You," the released read.

This newspaper earlier reported, how Mr Buhari approved the establishment of a N75 billion ...