The NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 2 Application is currently open. This is an initiative of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) aimed at providing unemployed Nigerians with hands-on skills to enhance their employability and entrepreneurial capabilities.
The NDE Program offer a variety of flexible training schemes, each featuring multiple skill-set options for you to select from.
Table of Content- Overview
- Benefits
- Requirements
- Application Deadline
- How to Apply
National Directorate of Employment Renewed Hope Employment Initiative
| Application Deadline | August 11, 2025 |
| Type | Training |
| Sponsor | Federal Government of Nigeria |
National Directorate of Employment Renewed Hope Employment Initiative Benefits
All training fees covered directly by NDE training fund
Stipends to help cover your learning expenses
Hands-on Training
NDE Certificate of Completion
Starter packs upon training completion to begin your business
Access to low interest business loans to support your start-up expenses
Requirements for National Directorate of Employment Renewed Hope Employment Initiative
If you're ready to learn, work, or build a business, NDE programmes are for you!
- Unemployed Youths & School Leavers
- Graduates
- Artisans & Informal Workers
- Women
- Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
- Farmers & Rural Dwellers
- Middle-Aged & Retirees
- Interns & Apprentices
- Small Business Owners
Application Deadline
August 11, 2025How to Apply
- Visit www.nde.gov.ng
- Create an account on the portaL
- Kindly input your NIN to start the identity verification process
- Fill in your personal details and other information
- Select your prefered programme, scheme and skill - set
- Submit your application, retain your registration number, download the acknowledgement slip, and await further notification
- Update your state of origin to your state of residence if both are not the same, as verified by NIMC
- Note: Log in to your NDE Client Account to download the complete application guide