NSIA 2025 Young Leadership Programme (NYLP) for Young Nigerian Graduates

The NYLP is an integral part of the Authority’s strategy for contributing towards nation-building by bolstering human capacity development. Under the programme, NSIA offers young, ambitious and performance driven graduates an opportunity to gain direct practical experience in the Authority’s core business areas through a scheme designed to build global talents and raise a new generation of leaders for the nation at large.

It is a composite 2-year long programme covering classroom sessions and on-the-job training that offers an unparalleled opportunity to fresh graduates seeking to gain firsthand experience and competence in Asset and Portfolio Management, Management, Infrastructure Project Management, Investment Operations, Compliance, Audit and Risk Management.

Through intensive on-the-job training, successful applicants will be equipped with a unique combination of knowledge, skills and competencies required to make the seamless transition into the larger corporate environment. Following the successful launch of the pilot programme in 2021 and a second instalment in 2023, NSIA now seeks to commence the 2025 NYLP.

• Table of Content
• About Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)
• NSIA Young Leadership Programme (NYLP)
• Requirements for NSIA Young Leadership Programme (NYLP) Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority is a Nigerian establishment which manages the Nigeria sovereign wealth fund,into which the surplus income produced from Nigeria's excess oil reserves is deposited. This sovereign wealth fund was founded for the purpose of managing and investing these funds on behalf of the government of Nigeria. The fund was established by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (Establishment, etc) Act 2011, signed in May 2011, and commenced operations in October 2012 . It is intended to invest the savings gained on the difference... continue reading

NSIA Young Leadership Programme (NYLP)

Requirements for NSIA Young Leadership Programme (NYLP) Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in any discipline from a reputable university with a minimum grade of Second Class Upper.
• Maximum age of 26 years by 31st December 2025.
• Completion of NYSC at the time of application and a maximum of two (2) years post-NYSC experience.
• Applicants must be Nigerians.

In addition, candidates should demonstrate the following attributes:

• Appreciable understanding of NSIA’s mandate.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills.
• Good appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• High level of pro-activity and ability to follow through on assigned tasks.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit NSIA program webpage