Apply Now: FG Begins Registration for NDE Renewed Hope Initiative Phase III 2026

FG Opens Applications for NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase III 2026. Find out about the 70 skill areas, eligibility, how to register on nderegistrationportal.ng, and the deadline.

If you are unemployed, underemployed, or simply looking for a practical way to build a marketable skill without spending money, this is an opportunity you cannot afford to ignore.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially opened applications for the third phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) through the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), and registration is ongoing right now.

The programme is a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing unemployment by providing Nigerians with vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and employment opportunities.

What Is the NDE RHEI Phase III Programme?

The NDE RHEI Phase III programme is a nationwide vocational, technical, and entrepreneurial training programme designed by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, its primary objective is to combat mass youth unemployment and alleviate poverty by equipping unskilled and unemployed Nigerians with market-driven, self-sustaining skills.

This nationwide programme is designed to tackle unemployment by equipping Nigerians with practical skills, creating job opportunities, and supporting entrepreneurship development across multiple sectors.

Simply put, the government wants to train Nigerians who need skills, give them the capacity to work or start businesses, and reduce the unemployment crisis gripping the country. This is not a recruitment exercise. It is a free skills acquisition programme backed by federal funding.

How Many People Will Benefit?

The programme is specifically structured to equip 26,961 unemployed Nigerians with highly marketable, demand-driven vocational and entrepreneurial skills across 70 distinct economic sectors, ranging from advanced agriculture to Information and Communication Technology.

Unlike highly centralised federal programmes, the RHEI Phase III emphasises absolute grassroots equity. Beneficiaries will be systematically selected from each council ward across the country meaning the programme is available in every local government area in Nigeria, not just state capitals or major cities.

What Skills Are on Offer?

Beneficiaries will receive training in more than 70 demand-driven skill areas, including agriculture, entrepreneurship, public works, Information and Communication Technology, and technical and vocational trades.

Some specific training areas include:

• Livestock farming, aquaculture, and crop production
• Fashion design, catering, and textile production
• Welding, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical installation
• Digital marketing, data analysis, and artificial intelligence basics
• Mobile phone repairs and computer maintenance

Whether you are a school leaver, a graduate who cannot find work, or someone who simply wants to add a practical skill to their profile, there is a training track here for you.

Pre-Enrolment Assessment

All applicants must complete a compulsory pre-enrolment assessment before final selection.

The assessment will include:

• Verification of eligibility requirements
• Identity verification using a valid means of identification
• Validation of BVN and bank account details
• Age verification (18 to 50 years)
• Confirmation of state of residence
• Allocation to the nearest training centre
• Verification of passport photograph

Applicants should ensure that all information provided during registration is accurate, as inconsistencies may result in disqualification.

Who Can Apply For the NDE RHEI Phase III Programme?

The programme is open to both skilled and unskilled applicants, including individuals with little or no formal education. Age requirements vary depending on the specific programme selected.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should:

• Be between 18 and 50 years old
• Have a valid means of identification
• Possess a valid Bank Verification Number (BVN)
• Provide correct bank account details
• Be willing to attend training at the assigned centre

How to Apply For the NDE RHEI Phase III Programme

– Visit the registration portal at https://nderegistrationportal.ng/ and click “Sign Up”

– Create your NDE client account using your personal email address, phone number, NIN, and BVN

– Log in using your registered email address and password

– Complete the application form, select your preferred programme and skill, and take the compulsory pre-enrolment assessment.

– After completing the digital form, print your final registration slip and submit it alongside photocopies of your credentials to your respective ward representatives or local NDE office

– Monitor your registered phone number and email for further communication regarding selection and training dates

Key Details at a Glance

Scam Warning

This programme is completely free. The NDE does not charge any registration fee, processing fee, or slot fee. If anyone contacts you asking for payment in connection with this programme,  whether through WhatsApp, Telegram, or any unofficial channel, they are running a scam. Apply only through nderegistrationportal.ng or nde.gov.ng.

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