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Federal Republic of Nigeria

Benefits

Government benefits

Discover government benefits that you may be eligible for and learn how to apply.

12 benefits

benefit Free to apply
Apply for a NELFUND student loan

Interest-free loans covering tuition and upkeep for eligible students.

Nigerian Education Loan Fund

benefit Free to apply
Apply for a Federal Government scholarship

Merit scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate study.

Federal Ministry of Education

benefit Free to apply
Apply for N-Power

Paid job and skills programme for unemployed young Nigerians.

National Social Investment Programme Agency

benefit Free
Get support for your small business

Free registration, training and access to finance for MSMEs.

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria

benefit Free to apply
Apply for GEEP (TraderMoni / MarketMoni)

Collateral-free micro-loans for petty traders and artisans.

National Social Investment Programme Agency

benefit Free
National Cash Transfer for poor households

Monthly cash support for the poorest and most vulnerable.

National Social Investment Programme Agency

benefit Interest applies
Apply for consumer credit

Affordable credit for working Nigerians via CREDICORP partners.

Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation

benefit From subsidised rates
Enrol in national health insurance

Health cover for individuals, families and the vulnerable.

National Health Insurance Authority

benefit Loan, repaid with produce
Apply for farm credit (Anchor Borrowers)

Input and cash support for smallholder farmers.

Central Bank of Nigeria

benefit Free
National Home-Grown School Feeding

Free daily meals for public primary school pupils.

National Social Investment Programme Agency

benefit Free
Access disability support and rights

Support, protection and empowerment for persons with disabilities.

National Commission for Persons with Disabilities

benefit Mortgage or instalments
Apply for the National Housing Programme

Affordable federal housing units across the states.

Federal Ministry of Works and Housing