FGN YEIDEP Grant (Batch B): Everything You Need to Know

The Federal Government of Nigeria reopened the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP) portal for the Batch B cycle, giving young Nigerians another opportunity to access business support grants ranging from ₦50,000 to ₦500,000.

What Is YEIDEP?

YEIDEP is a Federal Government youth empowerment programme designed to:

• Promote entrepreneurship among young Nigerians
• Reduce unemployment and poverty
• Provide financial support (grants) to micro and small enterprises
• Offer training, mentorship, and follow-up support to beneficiaries
• The programme is supervised by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD).

Grant Amount for Batch B (2025)

Successful applicants can receive between:

• ₦50,000 – ₦100,000 for micro-level business ideas
  
• ₦250,000 – ₦500,000 for small enterprises that demonstrate clearer capacity, viability, and impact
  

This is a non-repayable grant, meaning beneficiaries do not repay the funding.

Eligibility Criteria for YEIDEP Batch B 2025

To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Nigerian Citizenship

Applicants must be Nigerian citizens currently residing in the country.

2. Age Requirement

You must be between 18 and 35 years old.

3. Valid Identification

You must have:
• NIN (National Identification Number)
• BVN associated with a valid bank account

4. Business or Business Idea

You must have either:
• An existing small business, or
• A clear, viable business idea that can be supported with the grant.

5. No Registration Fees

Applicants must note that YEIDEP is completely free.
No one should ask you to pay for forms, slot reservation, or quicker approval.

6. Willingness to Undergo Training

YEIDEP requires beneficiaries to participate in digital, business, or vocational training before receiving funds.

Key Benefits of the YEIDEP Batch B Grant

✔ Financial Grant (₦50K – ₦500K)

This can be used to start or expand a business.

✔ Free Entrepreneurship Training

Beneficiaries undergo mandatory training in:
• Business management
• Financial literacy
• Marketing
• Digital enterprise skills

✔ Mentorship & Monitoring

The programme provides follow-up support to help beneficiaries grow sustainably.

✔ Youth Empowerment

It creates opportunities for youth to become self-reliant and contribute to local economic development.

How to Register for YEIDEP 2025 Batch B (Official Portal Only)

Visit the Official Portal
Go to https://yeidep.org/register
Fill in the required details including:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Password
• NIN
• BVN
• Date of birth
• State/local government
• Etc

Note that  https://yeidep.org/register is the only valid registration portal approved by the programme.
Registration is FREE!

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Final Note

Double-check your BVN and NIN before submitting.
Avoid scammers asking for payments—YEIDEP is 100% free.
Keep monitoring the official portal for announcements.
Apply early to avoid portal congestion.
Save your login details securely.