Nigeria, March 26 -- The MacArthur Foundation has unveiled a new initiative, Nigeria Next, aimed at empowering young people and amplifying their voices in shaping the country's future.

Building on its last project, "On Nigeria", which ended last year, the new initiative is focused on investing in young people in Nigeria by fostering digital inclusion, innovation, economic opportunity, civic participation, and government policies, according to information published on the foundation's website.

The "On Nigeria" project supported Nigerian-led efforts to strengthen accountability, governance and transparency between 2016 and 2024.

According to the foundation, the programme will use a mix of grants, impact investments, and thought leadershi...