NSIPA Verifies VSTP Payments, Launches iDICE Training

The National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) has initiated payment verification for beneficiaries of the Vocational and Skills Training Programme (VSTP) to resolve account-related issues that have hindered some participants from receiving payments. The verification exercise began on August 19, 2026, allowing beneficiaries with invalid bank account details to update their information.

Those who have not completed the validation process have been given one week to do so. The NSIPA emphasized the importance of accurate account information for payment processing.

Additionally, the Federal Government is advancing the iDICE program, which aims to provide 30,000 job training opportunities to enhance skills and employment prospects for young Nigerians. This initiative is part of the broader Renewed Hope Agenda, focusing on equipping youths with practical vocational and technical skills to improve their employability and support entrepreneurship.