Apply: 3 Job, Loan Opportunities Recently Shared by FG That Youths, Academics, Others Can Put In For

• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said he is commited to fulfilling his administration’s promise to build a Nigeria where members of the workforce can attain their full potential
• This, the presidency explaineed, will be achieved through upskilling and reskilling citizens to prepare them for both existing jobs and those emerging in the near future
• In this report, Legit.ng highlights three job and loan opportunities recently shared by the federal government of Nigeria which the country's youths, academics, and other qualified individuals can apply for

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and governance.

FCT, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu said severally that his administration remained committed to prioritising the welfare of Nigerian youths and tertiary institutions' teaching staff.

Legit.ng reports that the ruling government is targeting millions of jobs for Nigerians in fulfilment of Tinubu's campaign promises.

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FG opportunities in Nigeria

In this report, Legit.ng highlights three job and loan opportunities recently announced by the federal government (FG) that youths and academics can apply for.

1) Interest-free loan scheme

On Thursday, August 14, the FG officially launched an interest-free loan scheme for academic and non-academic staff of tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

The opportunity, the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), offers up to N10 million for housing, medical needs, transport, small businesses, and professional training.

Legit.ng reports that the initiative, unveiled recently in Abuja by the minister of education, Tunji Alausa, targets 248 institutions nationwide and aims to improve staff welfare, retention, and institutional performance.

The link to apply for the TISSF is here.

2) Free loans to Nigerian youths

The FG launched a no-collateral credit scheme targeting National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, young professionals, and youth entrepreneurs.

The YouthCred online portal is now open for applications, offering loans with flexible terms and strong emphasis on financial literacy.

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CrediCorp, in partnership with NYSC, said it aimed to transform Nigeria’s credit culture and provide youths with tools for economic growth.

Interested persons can follow this link to apply for credit.

3) Perm secs recruitment

Per a report by The Punch on Tuesday, August 12, the FG has begun the process of appointing five new permanent secretaries, three of whom will head newly established ministries.

According to a memo from the office of the head of the civil service of the federation, the positions are open to qualified directors in the federal civil service.

The memo, signed by Esther Walson-Jack, head of the service (HoS) of the federation, stated:

“Following the approval of Mr President, the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation is set to commence the process for the appointment of five permanent secretaries.

“These appointments will fill existing and impending vacancies for Imo State and the Federal Capital Territory, as well as three newly created rotational zonal positions arising from the establishment of additional ministries.

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“To ensure equitable representation, the three zonal positions will, in the first instance, be filled by eligible candidates from three geo-political zones, selected based on alphabetical order — the North-Central, North-East, and South-East.”

The memo explained that eligible candidates must be directors on Grade Level 17 in the mainstream federal civil service, have been verified on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) portal as confirmed staff members of the Federal Government, and must have served for at least two years as directors.

Applicants must not be due for retirement on or before December 31, 2026, and must provide proof of indigeneship of the state where the vacancy exists.

African Union invites applications for roles

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the African Union (AU) announced recruitment for seven key positions for qualified candidates.

These roles ranged from logistics and medical warehouse management to market intelligence and ERP systems.

Prospective applicants with HND, BSc, or MSc qualifications were encouraged to apply through the online jobs portal.

Source: Legit.ng