Updated: 8 October 2026
YEIDEP payment: where things stand
The Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP) is a Federal Government grant scheme run by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development with the Youths Off The Street Initiative. Grants range from ₦50,000 to ₦500,000 and do not have to be repaid.
The YEIDEP payment timeline has shifted several times. The schedule in this report set Batch A disbursement for July 2025. A later date of 20 October 2025 was postponed by the Coordinator-General, Kennedy Iyere, who cited the need for a transparent and accurate process. The Federal Government then said Batch A training would start in February 2026, and Batch B recruitment began at partner banks on 9 March 2026, while Batch A beneficiaries complained about delayed payments. See also: YEIDEP’s update on fund disbursement and plans for full implementation in 2026.
The federal government has announced the complete payment schedule for the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP) 2025.
The Ministry of Youth Development, which is managing the programme, has provided all key dates for application deadlines, account verification, engagement, and the actual distribution of funds.
The application period for the YEIDEP programme closed on May 31, 2025. The Ministry of Youth Development stated that no late applications would be accepted after this date.
All interested youths were required to complete and submit their applications before the deadline.
The programme has now progressed to the next stage, which involves account verification and engagement with beneficiaries.
Account verification took place from June 1 to June 8, 2025.
The ministry announced via its social media channels that after the application period ended, all submitted account details would be verified by YEIDEP partner banks.
This process is intended to confirm that each applicant is a legitimate individual with a valid bank account.
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The ministry also cautioned that any errors or incorrect information could lead to disqualification and advised applicants to carefully review their details.
Engagement with the Ministry is set for June 11 to June 30, 2025, during which successful applicants will be contacted for orientation and programme set-up.
This may involve signing agreements, conducting business readiness assessments, and other onboarding procedures before the funds are disbursed.
Fund disbursement for Batch A successful applicants will begin from July 1 to July 31, 2025, while payments ranging from ₦50,000 to ₦500,000 will be made throughout July 2025.
The ministry added that only applicants who successfully passed the account verification and completed the engagement process will be included in Batch A.
The programme aims to impact various agricultural sectors, including the cultivation of food crops such as rice, maize, or cassava, raising poultry, goats, or fish, manufacturing and packaging food items, operating small food processing facilities, and selling farm products in local or online markets.
YEIDEP payment: frequently asked questions
When will YEIDEP payment start?
The disbursement date has been moved several times since July 2025. As of this update, The Trumpet has not confirmed a nationwide payout to all Batch A beneficiaries. Rely only on announcements from YEIDEP's official channels and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development.
How much is the YEIDEP grant?
YEIDEP grants range from ₦50,000 to ₦500,000. They are grants, not loans, so beneficiaries are not expected to repay them.
How do I check my YEIDEP payment status?
Check your YEIDEP dashboard and the partner bank where your YEIDEP account was opened, and follow YEIDEP's verified social media pages. Ignore messages from unofficial pages claiming payment has started.
Do I need to pay anyone to receive YEIDEP payment?
No. YEIDEP says every benefit under the programme is free. Report anyone, including bank staff, who asks for money.
Can Batch A registrants apply for YEIDEP Batch B?
Applicants who already have a confirmed YEIDEP bank account from Batch A are not eligible. Those who registered in Batch A but never got a confirmed account can apply in Batch B.
Which banks are YEIDEP partners?
Banks named for Batch B include Fidelity, Keystone, Alpha Morgan, Wema, Union Bank, GTBank, Zenith, Access, UBA, Ecobank and Lotus Bank.
