In the announcement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the ministry invited Nigerian young entrepreneurs with what they tagged "a vision for the future", to apply for the fund.
Less than one week to the commencement of the nationwide "Day of Rage" protest, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development has announced the relaunch of the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF).
In the announcement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the ministry invited Nigerian young entrepreneurs with what they tagged "a vision for the future", to apply for the fund.
The Ministry which had last posted something on its X account on December 28, 2023, said that revealed that N110billion fund had been approved and was dedicated to empowering youth in priority sectors to drive economic growth.
Titled: "Call For Application: Nigeria Youth Investment Fund," the post partly read: "Are you a young entrepreneur with a vision for the future?
"The Federal Ministry of Youth Development is delighted to announce the relaunch of the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF).
"- a N110 billion fund dedicated to empowering youth in priority sectors to drive economic growth.
"Apply NOW to avail yourself this huge opportunity and take your business to new heights.
"Link → bit.ly/NYIF-APPLY
"#YouthEmpowerment #NYIF #Entrepreneurship #NigeriaEconomy".
https://x.com/fmydNg/status/
Meanwhile, earlier on Friday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited announced for job vacancies in the corporation and urged Nigerian youths to apply.
The announcement was posted on NNPCL's X account.