The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Cisco have partnered to provide up to 50,000 fellows and alumni of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) with free access to digital skills training, expanding opportunities for young Nigerians to build industry-relevant skills and improve their employment prospects. The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the UN House in Abuja, bringing together representatives of the Federal Government, UNDP, Cisco, the European Union, development partners and participants in the NJFP. Under the agreement, eligible fellows and alumni will have access to Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad), an online learning…
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In today’s latest GEEP Loan update, we will be discussing Step-By-Step Guide On Filling the N50,000 to N300,000 interest free GEEP Loan Physical Registration Booklet At LGA. So keep reading! The Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) is a premier social intervention scheme under the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA). It is structured to provide sustainable, interest free, and collateral-free capital to meet the micro-financing needs of Nigerian petty traders, market women, artisanal youth, and smallholder farmers. Few months ago, FG called for application for GEEP 3.0 and interested applicants applied online. However, the online application is now closed.…
In today’s latest GEEP Loan update, we will be discussing Step-By-Step Guide On Filling the N50,000 to N300,000 interest free GEEP Loan Physical Registration Booklet At LGA. So keep reading! The Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) is a premier social intervention scheme under the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA). It is structured to provide sustainable, interest free, and collateral-free capital to meet the micro-financing needs of Nigerian petty traders, market women, artisanal youth, and smallholder farmers. Few months ago, FG called for application for GEEP 3.0 and interested applicants applied online. However, the online application is now closed.…
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (“ADF”) Share Grant Initiative is designed to promote financial inclusion and encourage a culture of savings and investment among eligible students of private and public tertiary institutions in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. To participate in the Initiative, a student must be 18 years of age or older, meet the applicable student verification and other eligibility requirements, and apply for a minimum of 10 shares in the Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (““DPRP”) through the designated subscription channel. Who is the Initiative for? A The Initiative is intended for eligible…
The National Social Investment Programme Agency NSIPA has begun Payment Reconciliation & Account Validation of the Vocational and Skills Training Programme (VSTP) Beneficiaries. Accordingly to NSIPA, this is to inform all participants that payment reconciliation commenced today 19th August 2026. The Programme Management is also reaching out to participants whose account details were found to be invalid, with a view to enabling them to update and validate their account information. While many affected participants have successfully validated their accounts, a number are yet to do so. Participants yet to validate their account details are given one week from today to…
Applications are now officially open for the Pitch Competition at The National MSME Conference 2026, with a grand prize of N30 million for three winners. N15 million for first place, N10 million for second place and N5 million for third place. Applicants who qualify will also receive an all-expense-paid trip to Lagos for the duration of the conference, which holds from 8 to 10 November 2026 at the Ecobank Pan African Centre. How to apply: Follow SMEDAN on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok. Follow @grownigerianhgq on Instagram. Upload a pitch video of 1.5 to 2 minutes on Instagram only,…
The National Social Investment Programme Agency NSIPA has begun Payment Reconciliation & Account Validation of the Vocational and Skills Training Programme (VSTP) Beneficiaries. Accordingly to NSIPA, this is to inform all participants that payment reconciliation commenced today 19th August 2026. The Programme Management is also reaching out to participants whose account details were found to be invalid, with a view to enabling them to update and validate their account information. While many affected participants have successfully validated their accounts, a number are yet to do so. Participants yet to validate their account details are given one week from today to…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) invites qualified candidates from the Niger Delta region to apply for its 2026/2027 Postgraduate Scholarship Programme. The initiative aims to develop the skills and expertise of young people from the region and strengthen human resource development. The announcement identifies two scholarship categories: foreign postgraduate scholarships for master’s degree studies abroad and local postgraduate scholarships for master’s degree studies in Nigeria. Applicants should confirm the requirements for their preferred category through the official NDDC website. Quick Facts Scholarship: NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship Programme Academic Session: 2026/2027 Scholarship Provider: Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Study Level: Postgraduate…
Organization: Green Habitat Initiative (GHI)Position: Stakeholder Engagement Officer (SEO)Location: Katsina State, NigeriaEmployment Type: ContractStart Date: ImmediateReporting To: Project Manager ABOUT THE ROLE Green Habitat Initiative (GHI), a sustainability-focused organisation working to improve livelihoods and strengthen community resilience, is seeking a proactive and experienced Stakeholder Engagement Officer for the second phase of its Agricultural Farmer Information Management System (agriFIMS) project in Katsina State. The successful candidate will serve as GHI’s primary institutional and technical liaison in the state, building partnerships with government agencies, local authorities, traditional leaders, farmer associations, and development partners. The role will also support the rollout and adoption…
Are you a young Nigerian building an agribusiness or developing an innovative solution for the agricultural sector? This is an opportunity to receive training, mentorship, incubation support and seed funding to grow your idea or business. The National Youth in Agribusiness Innovation Contest is organised by AGRA and SMEDAN, in collaboration with Jesnoch International and Plus Incubation Hub, to identify, train and connect young agripreneurs with potential financiers and buyers. PRIZES AND BENEFITS Ten winners will receive seed capital and business support. Prize money: Winner: ₦5,000,000 First runner-up: ₦3,000,000 Second runner-up: ₦2,000,000 Fourth to tenth positions: ₦1,000,000 each Other benefits…