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Over 35,000 Nigerians Apply For 27,000 RHEI Job Slots Within 24 Hours
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Barely 24 hours after the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) opened its portal for the second phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI), a staggering 35,819 unemployed Nigerians aged between 18 and 45 have already applied for the 27,000 available training and job slots.
The overwhelming response underscores the scale of youth unemployment and the eagerness of Nigerians to acquire skills that can secure them sustainable livelihoods.
The Director-General of NDE, Mr. Silas Agara, officially launched the digital portal for the initiative’s second phase on Monday 11 July. He said the rapid registration is a strong signal that the initiative is both timely and relevant to the realities facing Nigerians, especially the youth.
“In a determined effort to tackle youth unemployment and equip Nigerians with viable, state-relevant skills, we officially unveiled the registration portal for Phase Two of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative,” Mr. Agara stated.
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He emphasised that this second phase has undergone significant improvements and is fully digital. “After the first phase of RHEI, we went back to work for the second phase. Our directors tirelessly worked round the clock to ensure that this second phase is very robust and good. This time around our programme will be entirely digital,” he declared.
To ensure seamless operation across the country, the NDE has deployed extensive infrastructure upgrades. According to Agara, robust software and hardware, including internet facilities, have been installed in all 37 states of the Federation, including the FCT.
“As we speak today, we have robustly provided software and hardware, as well as internet facilities to all the 37 States of the Federation including FCT, so that they can link to the NDE Headquarters for the implementation of this second phase and help us achieve a hundred percent digital success. These facilities are made available even in all our six zonal offices,” he explained.
Mr. Agara stressed that registration must be done online and that only applicants who register within the two-week window will be considered. He also highlighted the importance of transparency, saying, “Nobody will be allowed to import any name into the system. So it is only those that have applied within the stipulated time that shall be processed and considered.”
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A major eligibility requirement is the use of the National Identification Number (NIN), which is now mandatory for all NDE programmes. Mr. Agara further clarified that a person’s state of residence, not state of origin, is the determining factor for eligibility.
“Part of the guidelines to key into RHEI, which is very critical, is that all participants must register with their NIN. It is a mandatory requirement in all our programmes and activities today. And in this programme, the state of residence of beneficiaries is what matters, not state of origin. You are eligible to apply once you are a Nigerian and resident in any of the states of the Federation. The age bracket this time around is from 18 to 45 years,” he said.
Participants selected for this phase will undergo training in over 30 vocational and digital skills tailored to the economic needs of their respective states.
“Beneficiaries will be engaged in over 30 different skills. The skill sets vary from state to state. What is applicable to Abia may not be in Adamawa. We planned it in such a way that state-based skills—that is, certain skills that are very lucrative in specific states are considered,” he noted.
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The online registration, which commenced on Monday, July 28, 2025, will close on Monday, August 11. Application processing is slated for August 12 to August 22.
Mr. Agara also issued a stern warning against fraudsters attempting to exploit the initiative. He appealed to both the media and the general public to help in exposing scammers and ensuring that applicants rely solely on official NDE channels.
“I want to plead with the members of the press to help us educate the public. Because even before we opened this website, we saw and noticed scammers are already out there deceiving members of the public. Some are asking for financial gratification and different kinds of requirements that are not what we in NDE require from participants,” he cautioned.
“We want to plead with the general public to be watchful. No staff of NDE will ask for any gratification from any members of the public. We have not commissioned anybody in any capacity to act on behalf of NDE. Solely, it is the responsibility of NDE Headquarters and state offices to manage this programme. Where any member of the public is confused about any information, such a person should contact our Headquarters, zonal or state offices for clarification. We have job centres in all 37 states of the Federation including FCT,” Mr. Agara added.
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Group Protests Alleged Sale Of Workers’ Housing Estate To NAF
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August 2, 2025By
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Bauchi State Concerned Citizens group has raised alarm over the alleged sale of 270 newly built housing units along Ningi-Kano Road, Bauchi, to the Nigerian Air Force.
Addressing the press, the group’s chairman, Comrade Aliyu Ladan, on Friday described the development as “an unfortunate and illegitimate move” that threatens the rights and welfare of Bauchi residents.
“The houses were part of a 1,000-unit project initiated under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to alleviate accommodation problems for workers.”
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He said the units had already been allocated to residents through a due process managed by the facility manager.
Ladan accused the Federal Ministry of Housing of negotiating with the Air Force to take over the estate, a move he described as “a complete violation of residents’ fundamental rights.”
The group called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene, warning that the decision could lead to unrest.
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The group demanded the cancellation of the alleged sale and urged the government to protect residents’ rights.
Responding, State Controller of the Federal Ministry of Housing, Architect Nwamadu Herbert, stated that although negotiations are ongoing, no transfer has been made as directives are awaited from the Ministry’s headquarters.
He dismissed the protesters as “illegal occupants,” clarifying that the houses remain under the ministry’s custody pending directives from headquarters.
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Bauchi Gov To Corps Members: Advocate For National Development, Transformation
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August 2, 2025By
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Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has called on all the Narional Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to always advocate for national development and transformation in the country.
Mohammed, who made the call during the swearing in ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ stream 1 corps members on Friday, also urged them to take the noble call with utmost seriousness and commit themselves to achieve the scheme’s objective of national unity and development.
Represented by Mr Mohammed Umar, Head of Civil Service in the state, the governor assured the corps members that the people of the state appreciated and supported the goals and objectives of the NYSC scheme.
“Therefore, we have decided to collaborate with you in every possible way to ensure the success of the Scheme in the State.
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“To this end, we have completed the renovation of corps members’ hostels and built a brand new Multipurpose Hall in the camp.
“This is the first phase of the project and the second phase, which I assure would start very soon shall include, construction of staff accommodation, a clinic and other necessary facilities.
“I can assure you that my government would continue to do anything within the limit of our resources to make the corps members and staff comfortable during orientation exercises in the camp,” he said.
Earlier, Mr Umoren Kufre, the state Coordinator of NYSC reminded the corps members that life in camp is highly regimented, adding that participants were expected to adhere to the orientation course timetable, NYSC Bye-laws, extant rules and other relevant policies.
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According to him, 1,107 corps members comprising 608 males and 499 females had been successfully registered before the commencement of the swearing in ceremony out of the 1,700 corps members posted to the state.
He commended the state governor for his unwavering commitment to the realisation of the NYSC objectives in the state.
“I am indeed happy for the complete renovation of corps members’ hostels at the NYSC permanent orientation camp and the construction of a brand new Multi-purpose Hall.
“There can be no better demonstration of commitment, love and fatherly care than what we are seeing in the camp now.
“It is now clear for all to see that His Excellency is a great lover of the youths and particularly the corps members,” he said.
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JUST IN: NNPCL Boss, Ojulari Allegedly Forced To Resign
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August 2, 2025By
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The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Bayo Ojulari, has allegedly been forced to sign a resignation letter.
This is according to a Peoples Gazette report on Saturday.
According to the report, Ojulari was hijacked on Friday and pressured to sign a resignation letter by Ola Olukoyede, chairman of anti-graft EFCC, and Adeola Ajayi, director-general of the State Security Service.
It was reported that the alleged incident occurred on Friday, according to sources who spoke with the news platform.
Sources said Mr Ojulari was repeatedly questioned about what he might know of Olatimbo Ayinde, a British-Nigerian oil businesswoman who has recently emerged as one of the most powerful forces steering the Tinubu administration.
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“Mr Ojulari told us he didn’t know Olatimbo Ayinde,” the source, who preferred anonymity, told Peoples Gazette.
However, the spokesman of EFCC, Dele Oyewale, has not officially responded to the enquiry on the matter.
Also, Mr Ojulari did not immediately return multiple requests seeking comments about the development on Saturday afternoon.
Recall that NNPCL had recently raised alarm over sabotage of the state-owned oil firm’s leadership.
Ojulari was appointed in April 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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