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OGAS TV NIGERIA · YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY DESK
QUICK SUMMARY
A viral post lists 8 federal youth programmes with stipends, loans, and training. We checked each one directly. Most are real, but some links and details in the viral version are wrong or outdated. Here’s the corrected, verified breakdown — including which ones are open right now and which aren’t.
THE STORY
A list of federal youth opportunities has been circulating widely on social media, promising quick access to money, training, and jobs. OgasTv independently checked each programme’s official website and current status before sharing it with you.
The good news: 8 of these programmes are genuinely real government initiatives. The catch: a few web links in the viral post are incorrect, and one major programme’s application window is currently closed.
WHY THIS MATTERS
For job seekers and students: using a wrong link can waste time or expose you to scam copycat sites mimicking government portals.
For families: knowing which programmes are open now (not just which ones exist) saves confusion and wasted applications.
For communities: accurate information spreads faster when it’s correct the first time.
THE 8 PROGRAMMES — VERIFIED
1. TVET — Technical & Vocational Training
Free skills training. Stipend is ₦22,500/month for the 6-month track, ₦45,000/month for the 1-year track.
🌐 tvet.education.gov.ng Correct portal ✅
2. NiYA Gigs — Freelance Work Platform
Government-backed freelance marketplace. No fees to join. Get paid locally for local or global gigs.
🌐 gigs.niya.gov.ng ✅ Confirmed accurate
3. NELFUND — Student Loan
Interest-free, tuition paid directly to school. Repayment starts after NYSC and after securing a job.
🌐 portal.nelf.gov.ng
⚠️ 2025/26 application window closed Jan 31, 2026 — watch for next cycle
4. NJFP — Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme
12-month paid placement, ₦150,000 monthly, available in all 36 states. Free to apply.
🌐 www.njfp.ng✅ Confirmed accurate
5. LEEP — Labour Employment & Empowerment Programme
National jobs portal targeting 2.5 million jobs through training, digital skills, and job matching.
🌐 leep.gov.ng✅ Confirmed accurate
6. 3MTT — 3 Million Technical Talent
Free digital skills training (data science, AI, software dev). Runs in cohorts — not open year-round.
🌐 3mtt.nitda.gov.ng
⚠️ Applications open only during active cohort windows
7. NDDC Youth Entrepreneurship Fund
₦30 billion for young entrepreneurs in Niger Delta states, managed through the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce (NDCCITMA), not NDDC directly.
🌐 nddc.gov.ng (general info only)
⚠️ No direct application portal — contact NDCCITMA for details
8. SMEDAN Creative & Garment Studios
Training and resources for young designers, tailors, and creatives.
🌐 smedan.gov.ng (general info only)🔍 No confirmed direct application link found — verify with SMEDAN office
OGASTV OBSERVATION
These programmes are real and worth pursuing. But government agencies could do more to keep a single, updated public directory of active portals and deadlines. Until then, always verify a programme’s status directly on its official .gov.ng domain before applying or paying any fee.
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
- 📌 Agencies can publish clear “open” or “closed” status on portals
- 🏫 Schools and youth centres can help students verify links before applying
- 📢 Local leaders can share verified opportunity updates in community meetings
- 🤝 NGOs can offer free application support for less digitally-savvy youths
CITIZEN ACTION
- 🔍 Always type .gov.ng links directly — don’t click random shared links
- 💸 Never pay a fee to apply for any of these programmes
- 📤 Share this verified version instead of the unverified viral post
- 🗓️ Check portals regularly, since some open only in cohorts or seasons
COMMUNITY QUESTION
Which of these 8 programmes would help you or someone you know the most right now?
REFERENCES
• Official programme portals: tvet.education.gov.ng, gigs.niya.gov.ng, portal.nelf.gov.ng, njfp.ng, leep.gov.ng, 3mtt.nitda.gov.ng, nddc.gov.ng, smedan.gov.ng
• Punch Nigeria, Legit.ng — original viral compilation, July 2026
• Daily Trust, MSME Africa — NDDC ₦30bn fund reporting
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