Federal Government Initiatives Nigerians Should Know About 

Minister Of Information,Mohammed Idris Malagi

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, recently announced that Nigerians can benefit from important initiatives set up by the Federal Government. These initiatives cover different areas like education, transportation, business, housing, and skills acquisition. Idris shared this information on X (formerly Twitter) in a post that included a short video. He highlighted that Nigerians have several options to register and apply for these government programs. These initiatives are particularly focused on providing relief and opportunities, especially for the youth, who make up about 76% of Nigeria’s population. 

Federal Government’s Focus on Economic Challenges 

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) also shared that the Federal Government is working hard to tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges. The government is introducing policies designed to bring long-term solutions, especially to reduce the impact of the subsidy removal. Many of these programs are aimed at helping young people. 

List of Key Initiatives and Registration Websites 

Here is a full list of initiatives and the websites where Nigerians can apply or register: 

1. Student Loan Scheme: nelf.gov.ng 

2. Consumer Credit Corporation: credicorp.ng 

3. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative: pci.gov.ng 

4. Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDiCE) Program: boi.ng/idice 

5. Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA): supa.itf.gov.ng 

6. Housing Initiatives: fha.gov.ng/ongoing-project 

7. Nano-Business Support: tucnigeria.org.ng 

8. Nigerian Youth Academy (NIYA): niya.ng 

9. Micro and Small Business Loans: boi.ng/micro-business 

10. NDDC Internship Scheme for Niger Delta Youth: nyis.nddc.gov.ng 

The Federal Government is making bold decisions to yield long-term solutions for Nigeria’s persistent economic challenges, especially to cushion the effects of subsidy removal. It is implementing transformative policies while ensuring several relief measures, primarily targeting the youth, who constitute about 76% of Nigeria’s population.” – National Orientation Agency (NOA)

Call for Patience and Peace 

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to be patient with the government’s policies. He also called for calm and constructive dialogue, especially in areas where protests have turned violent. The President assured the nation that the government would take decisive action to maintain peace and order, while continuing to work towards positive change for the country. 

These initiatives from the Federal Government offer Nigerians valuable opportunities across various sectors. By focusing on education, business, housing, and skill acquisition, the government aims to address economic challenges and provide relief, especially for the youth. Nigerians are encouraged to take advantage of these programs and register through the provided websites. As the nation navigates these challenging times, patience and constructive dialogue remain crucial for achieving lasting progress.