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| YEIDEP |
Lagos, Nigeria – The Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Programme (YEIDEP) has officially postponed the disbursement of its highly anticipated business grants for Batch A applicants. The grants, which were initially scheduled to begin on October 20, 2025, have been delayed to ensure a more robust and transparent process.
The announcement was made by the programme’s Coordinator-General, Comrade Kennedy Iyere, during a press briefing in Lagos over the weekend. Iyere clarified that the delay is necessary to navigate the complexities involved in guaranteeing a fully accountable and accurate disbursement to all qualified beneficiaries.
In a critical public advisory, Comrade Iyere issued a strong warning to applicants concerning a surge of fake news on social media. He revealed that fraudulent individuals are circulating false information claiming that the grant disbursement has already commenced.
“We warn and caution all our registered applicants and potential beneficiaries to ignore the fake news which has flooded different social media platforms,” Iyere stated. “Internet fraudsters are peddling this fake news in a desperate attempt to misinform innocent Nigerians and make them gullible to their tricks of financial extortion.”
He emphasized that every benefit offered by YEIDEP is completely free of charge. The Coordinator-General urged the public to be vigilant and disregard any criminal elements seeking to exploit the programme for illicit gain.
While a specific new date for the Batch A grant disbursement was not provided, YEIDEP assured applicants that an update will be communicated through its official media channels once the process is finalized. The public is advised to rely solely on these verified sources for accurate information.
In a related development, the programme announced the reopening of its registration portal for a new wave of applicants. The portal is set to go live on Monday, October 27, 2025, for the Batch B recruitment drive.
“We sincerely wish to express our commitment towards the successful implementation of YEIDEP, as we work to ensure that every registered member receives the benefits entitled,” Iyere affirmed.