Friday, October 17, 2025
27.2 C
Lagos

Fidelity Bank Partners NIYEEDEP to Empower 6m Youths

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced its selection as one of the partner banks for the Nigeria Youth Economics Engagement and De-Radicalization Programme (NIYEEDEP).”

NIYEEDEP (Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalisation Programme), is an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in collaboration with the Nigerian Senate, through its committee on Sports Development. The primary aim of the initiative is to empower Nigerian Youths for economic growth and Development, nation-building, poverty alleviation and security.

Situating the NIYEEDEP partnership within the Bank’s strategy, Osita Ede, Divisional Head, Product Development, Fidelity Bank Plc explained, “We are delighted to partner with the Federal Government on this noble cause especially as it aligns with brand ethos of helping individuals to grow, inspiring businesses to thrive, and empowering economies to prosper. We believe that Nigeria’s youthful population is a blessing and initiatives like this will go a long way in unlocking the value in our teeming young population”.

Open to Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 35 years, NIYEEDEP is designed to create 6 million jobs focused on key sectors like agriculture, technology, and renewable energy.

Interested participants are required to visit https://bit.ly/Fidelity-NIYEEDEP to open a Fidelity Bank account to be able to access the programme.

“There are limited spaces for participants in the initiative, so I enjoin everyone to hurry to our website or the nearest Fidelity Bank branch to get started. Do remember to provide correct details so that we can provide necessary updates as the programme kicks off”, said Ede.

Ranked among the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank is a full-fledged customer commercial bank serving over 8.5 million customers through its 255 business offices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, as well as through digital banking channels.

The bank has garnered multiple local and international awards, including the Export Finance Bank of the Year at the 2023 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, Best Payment Solution Provider Nigeria 2023, and Best SME Bank Nigeria 2022 by the Global Banking and Finance Awards.

It was also recognized as the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023 and the Best Domestic Private Bank in Nigeria by the Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2023.

spot_img
spot_img
spot_img

Hot this week

Troyka Holdings Chair, Biodun Shobanjo, Inducted into Loeries Hall of Fame

Nigeria’s foremost advertising leader and Chairman of Troyka Holdings,...

Stanbic IBTC Bank, NSACC Forge Path Towards Economic Resilience in Mining

L-R: Dr. Jani Ibrahim, National President of Nigeria Association...

Emirates, flydubai, Dubai Finance Partner to Accelerate ‘Dubai Cashless Strategy’

Emirates and flydubai have signed two Memoranda of Understanding...

Adopt-A-School initiative: Stanbic IBTC Transforms Learning Environment at Chwelnyap Primary School, Plateau State

L-R: Christopher John kyoroh, Local Government Chairman Jos North;...

“Oil Industry Investments Not Stifled by Local Content” – Nwapa, Pioneer ES NCDMB

The Nigerian Content Academy Lecture Series organised by the...

Topics

Germany-Africa Business Forum Unveils Funding of African Energy Startups

The Germany Africa Business Forum e.V. (GABF), whose goal...

ICAN Applauds NDIC on Integrity, Transparency in Promoting Financial System Stability

The MD/CE Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr. Bello...

NNPC Declares State of Emergency on Crude Oil Production

GCEO, NNPC Limited, Mallam Mele Kyari (standing 7th from left)...

Guinea Insurance Holds 67th AGM as Shareholders Approve Recapitalisation Plan

L-R:  Bernice Okosun – Non-Executive Director, Ijeoma Okoro – Non-Executive Director, Ademola Abidogun –...

NCC to NSSB: Create Awareness on Research, Digital Literacy Projects

L-R: Haruna Sani, Senior Special Assistant to Nasawara State Governor...

U.S. Commercial Insurance Prices Rose Almost 10% in Q2

Mr. O. S. Thomas Commissioner for Insurance National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) U.S....

ACAMB Champions Bankers Wellness with Aerobics Fitness Session

As part of its commitment to promoting a healthier...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img