Apply Now: FG Launches New Project to Train 5,000 Youths in Data Protection
- The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has partnered with the NDPC and Globe Takers to train 5,000 youths in data protection
- The Youth Data Privacy and Awareness Training (YDPAT) will certify participants as data protection officers
- Registration for the pilot phase ends September 5, 2025
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has launched a programme aimed at equipping young Nigerians with critical skills in data privacy and protection.
Working in partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Globe Takers, the ministry is targeting 5,000 participants in the first phase of the Youth Data Privacy and Awareness Training (YDPAT).
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The initiative offers participants the chance to qualify as certified Data Protection Officers, a role in growing demand as both private and public institutions face stricter compliance requirements.
Organisers say beneficiaries will also be linked to internship opportunities and potential job placements once they complete the certification process.
Applications for the pilot phase are currently open through the official registration portal, with a deadline of September 5, 2025.
The training is part of broader government efforts to prepare Nigerian youths for digital economy jobs while addressing rising concerns about cyber risks and data breaches.
Officials believe the programme will help young people gain relevant skills that improve employability and strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to manage sensitive information in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development described YDPAT as a key step in bridging the gap between education and industry needs in the digital sector.
FG opens new portal to provide loans to youths
The Federal Government has officially opened the application portal for YouthCred, a new initiative that provides Nigerian youths, especially NYSC members and young entrepreneurs, access to loans without the usual hurdles of collateral or a long credit history.
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The programme, powered by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp), is part of a broader move to transform Nigeria’s credit culture and financially empower the next generation.
Youths invited to apply for YouthCred loans
The online platform is now live and allows eligible young Nigerians to apply for various credit products tailored to their financial needs and growth plans.
According to the organizers, YouthCred aimed to create a shift in how young citizens accessed and managed their credit. It features three main loan categories:
- Corper Credit: A short-term credit scheme for NYSC members.
- YouthCred Card: A flexible credit facility for young professionals, repayable over 12 months.
- Youth Entrepreneurs Credit: A business support credit line for young entrepreneurs to start or scale up ventures.
"Today, CREDICORP and NYSC signed a landmark partnership for YouthCred, credit designed to unlock dignity, opportunity, and a future without limits," the agency posted on X (formerly Twitter).
In what seems to be a campaign kickoff, YouthCred is already taking its message directly to NYSC camps across the country, with a mix of financial education and entertainment.
African Union invites applications for roles
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the African Union had announced recruitment for seven key positions for qualified candidates.
These seven 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
