20/10/2025
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian Government Approves New Youth Empowerment Fund 💼🇳🇬
The Federal Executive Council has approved a ₦250 billion Youth Empowerment and Innovation Fund designed to support young entrepreneurs, tech startups, and creative industry talents across Nigeria.
The initiative aims to provide grants, low-interest loans, and digital training opportunities for over 500,000 youths in its first phase.
Minister of Youth Development, Mrs. Adaeze Okonkwo, announced that the fund will begin disbursement in January 2026, focusing on innovation, agriculture, digital skills, and the creative economy.
She added, “Nigerian youths are the engine of our future — this fund is a promise to unlock their potential.”
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