FG Opens Registration for Free Financial Training on Investing, Forex Trading, Entrepreneurship
- The federal government has announced its willingness to train at least 100,00 Nigerian youths on financial literacy
- The training will cover finance, trade and entrepreneurship and is open for job seekers, NYSC corps members, and others
- Participants will learn about commodities, gold, equities, foreign exchange, risk management, and portfolio development
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The Federal Government has announced a nationwide program that will provide 100,000 Nigerian youths with free training each year in financial literacy, global trade, entrepreneurship, and investing.
The initiative is a collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and Investonaire Academy.
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In a statement released by the ministry, the programme is part of the government’s commitment to equipping young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in today’s complex financial environment.
Part of the statement stated:
“By expanding access to financial education, the programme aims to transform lives, improve employability, and promote sustainable wealth creation across the country."
What are the youths going to learn from the training?
The comprehensive training curriculum will cover key global asset classes, including commodities, gold, equities, and foreign exchange, Punch reports.
Participants will also learn essential areas such as risk management, portfolio development, and strategies for building and preserving wealth.
Upon successful completion, graduates will receive an industry-recognised certificate designed to support both career advancement and entrepreneurial initiatives.
The ministry stated that the program will be delivered through an interactive Learning Management System (LMS), incorporating gamified elements such as simulations, quizzes, and real-world trading scenarios.
While online registration is already open, in-person training sessions are expected to commence soon in Abuja, with plans to roll out the program to other states nationwide.
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Who are the targets?
The statement noted that the initiative targets a wide range of Nigerian youths, including students, members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), job seekers, entrepreneurs, and young professionals.
It added that registration is free and accessible online via www.investonaire.org
Speaking on the program, Omolara Esan, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Youth Development noted:
“This initiative represents a strategic step toward addressing the financial knowledge gap among young Nigerians and equipping them to make informed decisions about their economic future.
"By providing young people with practical skills in finance and entrepreneurship, the government hopes to boost employability, foster innovation, and create pathways for sustainable wealth creation nationwide."
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