The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has launched the Youth HelpDesk WhatsApp AI Chatbot to enhance how young Nigerians access verified information, business support, and entrepreneurial opportunities. The initiative, led by the Honourable Minis… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader AI Chatbot empowers youth entrepreneurs to access opportunities By Abimbola Akomolafe on November 6, 2025 The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has launched the Youth HelpDesk WhatsApp AI Chatbot to enhance how young Nigerians access verified information, business support, and entrepreneurial opportunities. The initiative, led by the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Olawande Emmanuel Ayodele, builds on the success of the Nigerian Youth HelpDesk, which has resolved more than 5,000 youth-related cases in the past year. Read also, AI Chatbot empowers youth entrepreneurs to access opportunities Leather hub boosts SME growth in Lagos FG launches Nigeria fashion federation to strengthen creative industry growth Orange Corners opens applications for cohort 14 to support young Nigerian entrepreneurs FG launches ferry service project to boost SME trade in Niger Delta Through the new AI-powered platform, young entrepreneurs and jobseekers can report challenges, access government programs, and connect with funding and mentorship resources in real time. Developed in partnership with the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Digital Innovation, the project targets over one million users annually driving inclusion and digital empowerment for youth-led MSMEs across Nigeria.

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