Nigerian Govt to launch youth bank, says Minister The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a youth bank aimed at providing loans, grants, and other financial products to support young entrepreneurs, foster innovation, and create jobs. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this during a media parley on Tuesday in Abuja. He revealed that the initiative is part of broader efforts to develop a Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan to tackle unemployment. “The establishment of a youth bank has numerous benefits for young people and communities,” Mr. Olawande said....