President Bola Tinubu has announced that his administration is making major investments in the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme, targeted at empowering Nigerian youths. He explained that the Bank of Industry (BoI) is driving the initiative in collaboration with the African Development Bank, the French Development Agency, and the Islamic Development Bank.
Speaking in a national broadcast to mark Nigeria’s Independence anniversary on Wednesday, the president said the programme is designed to create opportunities for young Nigerians in the technology and creative industries. According to him, the Federal Government has, over the past two years, worked closely with its partners to put the initiative in place.
“Under our Renewed Hope Agenda, we promised to build a Nigeria where every young person, regardless of background, has an equitable opportunity to access a better future—thus, the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme,” Tinubu stated.
He stressed that the project is nearing implementation and will provide direct support to “our young builders and dreamers in the technology and creative sectors.”
Tinubu also highlighted that the collaboration with international financial institutions is key to ensuring sustainable funding and long-term benefits, adding that the iDICE programme reflects his administration’s commitment to job creation, digital innovation, and economic development for the youth.