20 Key Youth Programs By Federal Government of Nigeria You Should Know And Take Advantage
Oru Leonard
Let us share with those who may find them useful…
– 1. Student Loan for Tertiary Education*: Interest-free loan, payable three years after graduation and upon securing employment. Apply at: https://portal.nelf.gov.ng/auth/login
– 2. Technical and Vocational Education (TVET): Free education with a monthly stipend of N45,000 per student. Learn more at:
https://www.tvet.education.gov.ng/
– *3. Million Technical Talent (3MTT)*: Training program for 3 million individuals in IT, with employment facilitation. Register at:
https://3mtt.nitda.gov.ng/
– *4. Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) Startup Grants*: N1 million grants for 200 youth-led startups and N500,000 for 100 informal sector beneficiaries. Learn more at:
– *5. NiYA Gig Digital Work Platform*: Digital platform linking Nigerian youth to paid opportunities locally and globally. Learn more at:
https://gigs.niya.gov.ng/
– *6. Youth Investment Fund*: Financial support for young entrepreneurs. Learn more at:
https://yif.gov.ng/
– *7. National Youth Development Bank*: Bank providing access to capital for young entrepreneurs. Learn more at:
https://nydb.gov.ng/
– *8. Digital Literacy for All*: Initiative to achieve 70% digital literacy by 2027. Learn more at:
https://digitalliteracy.gov.ng/
– *9. Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP)*: Program to create 2.5 million jobs through training and entrepreneurship development. Learn more at:
– *10. NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative*: Trained and resettled over 33,000 youth with starter packs in vocational skills. Learn more at:
https://nde.gov.ng/
– *11. CNG-Powered Tricycle Empowerment Scheme*: Distribution of 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to Nigerian youth. Learn more at:
https://cngtricycle.gov.ng/
– *12. Yo! Health Youth Initiative*: National campaign promoting health and wellness among youth. Learn more at: https://yohealth.gov.ng/
– *13. Ministry of Steel Development Youth Bootcamp*: Training youth in metallurgy, industrial welding, and mechanical design. Learn more at:
https://steeldevelopment.gov.ng/
– *14. Nigeria Health Fellowship*: Trained and employed 774 youth to strengthen healthcare workforce. Learn more at:
https://healthfellowship.gov.ng/
– *15. Reimagining Hope Creative Residency*: Empowering young creatives in film, music, fashion, and tech industries. Learn more at:
https://reimagininghope.gov.ng/
– *16. NextGen Resilience Corps*: Youth mobilization initiative for climate change, environmental sustainability, and local innovation. Learn more at:
https://nextgenresilience.gov.ng/
– *17. Stockholm Junior Water Prize Nigeria*: Competition for Nigerian teens to innovate in water management and environmental sustainability. Learn more at:
https://sjwpnigeria.gov.ng/
– *18. SMEDAN Creative & Garment Studios*: Empowering Nigerian youth in creative economy and fashion industry. Learn more at:
– *19. NDDC Youth Entrepreneurship Fund*: N30 billion committed to youth entrepreneurship in the Niger Delta. Learn more at: https://nddc.gov.ng/
– *20. AfDB $100 Million Loan for Youth and Women-Led Enterprises*: Targeting over 38,000 youth-led businesses with capital and business support. Learn more at:
https://afdb.org/
