The Federal Government has announced the reopening of the 2025 YIEDEP Registration Portal.

With a ₦500,000 grant up for grabs, the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Programme (YEIDEP) is an initiative that aims to facilitate and provide adequate economic engagement of youths for active economic participation, nation-building, economic development.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Federal Government YIEDEP Registration, you must:

  • Be a citizen of Nigeria
  • Be a youth between the ages of 18 and 35.
  • Have a valid National Identity Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN).
  • Show interest or already be in any of the following businesses;
    • Agriculture
    • Fashion
    • Technology (ICT)
    • Entertainment
    • Sports
    • Renewable Energy
    • Other productive businesses
  • Have an account with Lotus/Keystone/Fidelity Bank
  • Be available to attend the training and mentorship program. 

Benefits

Beneficiaries of the YEIDEP grant get a sum of ₦50,000 – ₦500,000 

Method of Application

  • Visit the NIYEEDEP Homepage.
  • click on the Register Now button located on the top right corner.
  • You will be directed to the registration portal where you will be asked to submit your personal details.
  • The personal details to be submitted include;
    • Name 
    • Address
    • Phone Number
    • State of Origin
    • LGA
    • BVN
    • NIN

Once your registration is successful, you will receive a message on your screen showing your Membership Code. This code will be used for your registration at the partner banks (details below).

Method of Application

  • you have to first complete your registration for the NIYEEDEP Program online.
  • after you have obtained your membership code, you will proceed to the nearest Fidelity Bank branch with the code.
  • this code will be used to create your personal bank account for the program.

To register with the Fidelity Bank for the NIYEEDEP Program, 

  • you have to first complete your registration for the NIYEEDEP Program online.
  • after you have obtained your membership code, you will proceed to the nearest Fidelity Bank branch with the code.
  • this code will be used to create your personal bank account for the program.

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