FG Invites Nigerian Youths To Apply for Fully-Funded Digital Training
- The federal government, in collaboration with the UNDP, has announced plans to train Nigerian youths in digital innovation
- The programme will select 30 young Nigerians to co-create digital solutions addressing challenges in agriculture, health, and education
- Selected persons will enjoy all-expenses-paid trip, including travel, accommodation, and meals
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The federal government has opened applications for a fully funded digital innovation and entrepreneurship training programme to take place from November 10 to 14, 2025, in Abuja.
The training aims to empower young Nigerians to tackle critical national challenges through technology-driven solutions.
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Govt to train young entrepreneurs
Legit.ng reports that the programme is organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (CCRS) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
It will be fully funded by the UNDP, covering travel, accommodation, and meals for all selected participants.
Statement on the programme reads:
"The Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise programme is a national 5-day, in-person training and design sprint happening in Abuja, Nigeria, from 10 - 14 November 2025.
entrepreneurs 30 young Nigerians from across Nigeria passionate about using digital innovation to address challenges in Agriculture, Health, or Education- three priority sectors identified by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
"The programme is a House of Representatives Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (CCRS) initiative, fully funded by UNDP, covering travel, accommodation, and meals for all selected participants."
According to the organisers, applications are open to Nigerian youths with innovative ideas or early-stage projects in agriculture, health, or education.
Interested individuals are required to complete the online application form carefully before the deadline of October 26, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and the final list of selected participants will be announced on October 31, 2025.
To apply, use this link
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FG pledges entrepreneurial skills for youths
Meanwhile, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, John Owan Enoh, has reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to equipping young Nigerians with skills that promote entrepreneurship and job creation, DailyTrust reports.
He said the government would continue to support initiatives that enable youths to showcase Nigeria’s creativity and contribute meaningfully to national development.
Enoh made this known during the third edition of the National Sewing Competition, organised by the Ladi Memorial Foundation.
FG opens loan opportunity for Nigerian youths
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) launched YouthCred to make loans available for Nigerian youths.
The national loan scheme allows young people to access up to N5 million as part of efforts to help them actualise their dreams with ease.
Ayodele Olawande, the minister of Youth Development, in a statement the scheme was not just for corps members but for all youths irrespective of their status.
He added that through the YouthCred, youths can bring their big ideas, initiatives, and inventions to life.
Uzoma Nwagba, the managing director of CREDICORP, said the credit scheme was a revolution and a movement that would start a credit culture in Nigeria.
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