Inview of the emerging security situation, I have decided to declare a nationwide security emergency and order additional recruitment into the Armed Forces. By this declaration, the police and the army are authorised to recruit more personnel. The police will recruit an additional 20,000 officers, bringing the total to 50,000. Although Mr President previously approved…
The Federal Ministry of Education has launched the Inspire Live(s) Online Real-Time Classes Initiative, a nationwide digital learning programme created to give students across Nigeria better access to quality education. In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, the ministry described Inspire Live(s) as a…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) Startup Pitch 2.0, a high-impact initiative designed to support youth-led tech startups across the country. Through the NiYA Startup Pitch, the government is offering up to ₦100,000,000 in grants to outstanding founders. The goal is to boost job creation, encourage digital innovation,…
The Federal Government has welcomed the renewed multi-million-dollar investment plans of Africa’s agribusiness giant, Export Trading Group, with Vice President Kashim Shettima assuring the conglomerate of full support and security for its operations across Nigeria. Shettima gave the commitment yesterday in Abuja while receiving a delegation led by the group’s Global Chief Operating Officer, Niren…
In partnership with Herconomy (herconomy), we are introducing the Save2Grow Challenge, a savings initiative designed to help entrepreneurs build financial discipline and develop sustainable saving habits. Save as low as ₦1,000,000 this month and stand a chance to win cash prizes, stocks, gifts, and more. How to Join Winners will be announced at the National…
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has launched an inspiring initiative — GLOW (Guaranteed Loans for Women) — a ₦10 billion fund created to empower and support women entrepreneurs across Nigeria. This initiative is not just a financial program; it’s a transformative platform designed to help women build, scale, and sustain thriving businesses in every sector…
The Federal Government has begun the disbursement of ₦10 million interest-free loans under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF). At the official launch held at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, described the event as a major milestone in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which…
The Petty Traders Grant Support Programme is a community-driven initiative designed to empower aspiring and existing small-scale business owners. It provides financial assistance to individuals who need low start-up capital for petty trading, such as buying and selling goods or offering basic services. For existing traders, the grant can serve as additional funding to strengthen…
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) in partnership with Heifer International has launched the National Agricultural Mechanization Program (NAMP), aimed at empowering youth and women agripreneurs. BOA and Heifer Nigeria have co-developed a framework to sustainably finance and manage the 2,000 tractors procured by the Federal Government of Nigeria, through a Pay-As-You-Go model. Key Highlights Program…
The Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Programme (YEIDEP) is one of the latest government-backed youth empowerment initiatives in Nigeria. Designed to tackle unemployment, poverty, and youth restiveness, YEIDEP aims to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, funding, and opportunities to become self-reliant. If you’ve been searching for how to apply for YEIDEP 2025, YEIDEP registration…