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Youth Bulge As Early Warning Indicator for Continuous Youth Restiveness: the Case of #Endbadgovernance Protests

Olanrewaju Olaniyan, Noah Olasehinde, Akanni Lawanson, Oyeteju Odufuwa, Olabanji Awodumi, Temitope Olalude, Andat Dasogot

The population of Nigeria, currently ranks 7th in the world, is the most rapidly growing among the ten largest countries. in 2020, the 15 and 34 years old were 33.1% of the population and expected to reach 35.1% by 2050. This youth bulge - an increase in the population of the youth relative to other age groups. This bulge represents an opportunity as the potentials of the youths are being harnessed for positive economic growth. However, 56% of those looking for decent jobs in Nigeria are aged 15-34 years old, creating a large restless young people who are frustrated by lack of opportunity, increased competition for jobs and other resources. This study investigates the implication of youth bulge for restiveness in Nigeria, focusing on the 2024 #Endbadgovernance Protests that ravaged the country. Descriptive analysis will be conducted using data from both the national population and the labour force data.