20 Federal Government youth opportunities - apply
20 Federal Government youth opportunities - apply
1. Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF)
NYIF provides training and low-interest loans to youths aged 18–35 with viable business ideas. It supports startups and existing businesses with funding, mentoring, and entrepreneurship development. Applicants must provide NIN, BVN, business plan, and complete mandatory training before funding.
Apply: https://nyif.bdic.ng
2. N-Power Programme
N-Power offers paid training, work placement, and empowerment for unemployed youths across categories such as Teach, Health, Tech, Agro, and Build. Participants receive monthly stipends and digital skills training. Applications and updates are processed through the N-Power/NASIMS portal.
Apply: https://www.npower.org/apply/
3. BOI Youth Entrepreneurship Support (YES) Programme
The YES program trains and funds young entrepreneurs to develop innovative businesses. It provides entrepreneurship training, certification, mentorship, and access to BOI loans to grow small enterprises. Eligible applicants must be 18–35 and complete the online training before applying for funding.
Apply: https://www.boi.ng/sector/youths/
4. CBN Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP)
The ABP links smallholder farmers to processors and gives them low-interest loans, farm inputs, and extension services. Farmers enroll through cooperatives or anchors participating in the CBN program. The scheme targets crops, poultry, fisheries, and livestock.
Info / Apply: https://www.cbn.gov.ng/DFD/agriculture/ABP.html
5. TraderMoni (GEEP)
TraderMoni provides interest-free microloans to petty traders and artisans across Nigeria. Loans start small and increase as beneficiaries repay. The program targets low-income earners in markets and streets. Registration is done through field agents and the official GEEP portal.
Apply: https://tradermoni.ng
6. MarketMoni (GEEP)
MarketMoni offers collateral-free loans to market associations, cooperatives, and small business groups. It supports business expansion through interest-free loans and capacity-building. Beneficiaries must belong to a registered cooperative or association.
Apply: https://tradermoni.ng/
7. FarmerMoni (GEEP)
FarmerMoni gives agric-based loans to smallholder farmers through cooperatives or aggregator networks. The loans support input purchase, production and expansion. Beneficiaries must be verified members of a farmer association.
Apply: https://geep.n-sip.gov.ng/
8. SMEDAN Conditional Grant Scheme (CGS)
SMEDAN provides grants, equipment, and training to micro-enterprises under the CGS. The scheme supports businesses with branding, registration, and funding. Entrepreneurs must register their business on the SMEDAN portal to access opportunities.
Register/Apply: https://portal.smedan.gov.ng/
9. AGSMEIS Loan (CBN/NMFB)
AGSMEIS provides low-interest loans to entrepreneurs who complete certified entrepreneurship training from approved EDIs. It supports new and existing SMEs with up to ₦10 million funding for equipment and operations.
Apply: https://nmfb.com.ng/
10. National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Skills Training
NDE offers vocational training, entrepreneurship development, and start-up packages for unemployed youths. Programs include vocational skills, agriculture, and business creation schemes.
Apply: https://nderegistrationportal.ng/
11. NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB) SME Loans
NMFB provides several FG-backed loans including AGSMEIS, SME loans, and youth-focused credit schemes. Applicants register online, complete KYC, and upload business documents.
Apply: https://nmfb.com.ng/
12. SMEDAN SME Registration
This registration enables MSMEs to access federal grants, loans, and support programs. The portal serves as a gateway for small businesses to be recognized for government interventions.
Register: https://portal.smedan.gov.ng/signup
13. Youth Activities Dashboard (YAD) – Opportunity Corner
The Youth Initiative platform lists ongoing federal opportunities, grants, trainings, and gigs for young Nigerians. Youths can browse available openings and apply directly through the dashboard.
Explore: https://yid.fmyd.gov.ng/
14. FGN/BOI MSME Intervention Loan
This portal offers federal government intervention loans to MSMEs for expansion, equipment and working capital. Businesses submit documentation online and track application progress.
Apply: https://fgnboimsmeinterventionloan.boi.ng/login
15. NiYA Gigs (Paid Youth Gigs)
NiYA Gigs lists paid micro-jobs and freelance tasks for young Nigerians. It connects youths with short-term opportunities, digital gigs, and training-based assignments.
Apply: https://gigs.niya.gov.ng/
16. NMFB Non-Interest Lending Portal
This provides Sharia-compliant, non-interest loans for SMEs, startups and individuals under government funding windows. Applicants complete training and upload business plans to qualify.
Apply: https://nibloans.nmfb.com.ng/agsmeisnoninterestlending
17. GEEP Central Portal
The GEEP dashboard consolidates TraderMoni, MarketMoni, and FarmerMoni. Beneficiaries register, verify details, and monitor loan allocation through the platform.
Apply: https://geep.n-sip.gov.ng/
18. CBN Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme (ACGSF)
ACGSF provides loan guarantees for farmers to access credit from participating banks. It supports crop farming, livestock, fisheries, and processing. Applicants apply through banks under the CBN guidelines.
Info: https://www.cbn.gov.ng/DFD/agriculture/acgsf.html
19. NMFB Amazon Loan & SME Products
These NMFB products offer concessional credit to women-led businesses and SMEs. Applicants upload business documents, complete KYC, and track application status online.
Apply: https://nmfb.com.ng/
20. YID Partner & Opportunity Corner
Organizations and youths can access grants, training, and project opportunities posted by FG agencies. The portal lists ongoing opportunities and allows partner registration.
Visit: https://yid.fmyd.gov.ng/opportunity-corner/
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