FG Reopens YEIDEP Portal for ₦500,000 Business Grant to Nigerian Youths

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reopened the YEIDEP portal, offering a business grant of ₦500,000 to young Nigerian citizens aged 18-35. The initiative aims to empower youth entrepreneurs through funding, skill training, and mentorship to reduce unemployment and promote self-reliance.

Eligible applicants must be Nigerian citizens with a valid NIN, BVN, and a bank account with Lotu Bank, Keystone Bank, or Fidel Bank. The program targets various sectors such as agriculture, fashion, technology, entertainment, sports, renewable energy, and product industries.