The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has commenced registration for a nationwide training programme that will equip 100,000 Nigerian youths with financial literacy, entrepreneurship, global trade, and investment skills.
The free programme, organised in partnership with Investonaire Academy, is designed to strengthen youth capacity in wealth creation and financial management. The ministry, in a statement issued in Abuja by its Director of Information and Public Relations, Omolara Esan, described the initiative as a strategic step towards preparing young Nigerians for today’s complex financial landscape.
According to the statement, the programme seeks to expand access to financial education as a means of transforming lives, improving employability, and promoting sustainable wealth creation across the country.
Participants will be trained on global asset classes such as commodities, gold, equities, and foreign exchange, in addition to modules on risk management, portfolio development, and long-term wealth-building strategies. Graduates will also be awarded industry-recognised certificates to support career advancement and entrepreneurial growth.
To make the programme engaging and accessible, training will be delivered through a Learning Management System (LMS) that incorporates gamified learning, simulations, quizzes, and real-world trading scenarios. In-person training sessions are scheduled to begin in Abuja, with plans to extend to other states in the coming weeks.
The initiative is open to students, NYSC members, job seekers, entrepreneurs, and young professionals across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Registration is free and can be completed through the official portal at [www.investonaire.org]. The ministry emphasised that the programme reflects its commitment to empowering young people with practical knowledge and skills to thrive in the digital economy while supporting Nigeria’s broader goals of financial inclusion and sustainable development.
