Abuja, April 27, 2025 – The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has announced that applications for the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Programme (YEIDEP) will close on May 31, 2025. This initiative, aimed at empowering Nigerian youths through agro-allied entrepreneurship, is a key effort to boost economic engagement and curb radicalization. Key Dates for Applicants … Read more
The Federal Government has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Planning Committee for the Youth Entrepreneurial and Innovation Alliance (YEIA) Boot Camp. The program is a collaborative initiative with the Bangladesh Business and Technology Forum. The launch ceremony, held at the Ministry of Youth Development in Abuja, marks a strategic move to equip young Nigerian innovators and startup … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) has released the activity schedule for the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP). The initiative seeks to empower young farmers, food, and agro-allied entrepreneurs across Nigeria. The ministry announced that the application window for the programme will close on May 31, 2025. It stated that after the … Read more
If you have successfully opened a YEIDEP (or NIYEEDEP) bank account with any participating bank, the next few steps are very important. Completing these steps properly will make your account fully active and ready for the next stages of the program. Why You Need to Upgrade Your YEIDEP Account After setting up your account, you … Read more
The Women Environmental Programme (WEP) is now accepting proposals from women-led groups and women’s rights organizations to help achieve the goal of WomenPower2030: Feminist Accelerate Actions for Sustainable Development. This program supports the leadership, participation, and rights of women, girls, and marginalized people in the context of sustainable growth. The main goal is to strengthen … Read more
The Nasarawa State government has launched a N1 billion grant program. It will support 350 young people who want to start their own businesses. At the graduation of the pilot batch in Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule shared the details. The program is a partnership between the state and Interweave Solutions International. Both contributed N500 million … Read more
What is it about The CDS programThis government-led initiative is aimed at enhancing the growth and competitiveness of MSMEs clusters. It provides targeted interventions and support mechanisms tailored to the specific needs of MSME clusters. The program aims to foster productivity innovation and market access within clusters promoting sustainable growth job creation and economic development. … Read more
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), in collaboration with the Bank of Industry (BOI), has unveiled an expanded Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Scheme aimed at empowering entrepreneurs within its host communities and Gas Transmission System (GTS) areas. This initiative is part of NLNG’s broader commitment to poverty reduction, economic growth and long-term sustainability. Through this … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has introduced the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP) following the rollout of YEIDEP, with a target to generate 2.5 million sustainable jobs within two years and reposition the Ministry of Labour as a centre for employment generation. At the event held in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima, who stood in for … Read more
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has launched a new grant initiative worth ₦5 billion, aimed at empowering young student entrepreneurs across the country. The disbursement has officially begun, starting with the North-West region, as part of the government’s broader effort to promote youth-led economic growth. Purpose of the Grant This … Read more