The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has revealed that Nigerians can now access eleven different initiatives launched by the Federal Government.
These programs cover a range of sectors, including education, transportation, business, housing, and skills acquisition.
Idris highlighted that these initiatives offer various opportunities for Nigerians to apply and register. Olusegun Dada, Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, has provided details on these initiatives and the websites for registration.
In a related update, the National Orientation Agency announced on its official X handle, #NOA_Nigeria, that the Federal Government is implementing new policies to tackle economic challenges and provide relief, particularly to the youth.
“The Federal Government is taking significant steps to address Nigeria’s ongoing economic difficulties, especially in response to the removal of subsidies.
New policies and relief measures are being introduced, with a strong focus on the youth, who make up about 76% of Nigeria’s population. We encourage Nigerians to engage with these government programs.”
Here is a full list of key FG initiatives and the websites to register:
-Student Loan Scheme http://nelf.gov.ng
-Consumer Credit Corporation http://credicorp.ng
-Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative http://pci.gov.ng
-Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDiCE) Program http://boi.ng/idice
-Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA) http://supa.itf.gov.ng
-National Youth Talent Export Programme (NATEP) http://natep.gov.ng
-Housing Initiatives http://fha.gov.ng/ongoing-project
-Nano-Business Support http://tucnigeria.org.ng
-Nigerian Youth Academy (NIYA) http://niya.ng
-Micro and Small Business Loans http://boi.ng/micro-business
-NDDC Internship Scheme for Niger Delta Youth http://nyis.nddc.gov.ng
Recall that On August 1, widespread protests across Nigeria, driven by public discontent with economic and social conditions. Demonstrators nationwide called for reforms and greater accountability.
In response, President Bola Tinubu urged patience and warned against allowing hoodlums to exploit the situation.
Three days later, Tinubu addressed the nation, calling for calm in areas affected by violence and looting.
He assured that the government would take decisive action against those causing unrest and highlighted the progress of his administration since taking office.
