GEEP: FG RHGEEP 3.0 Application Method

For prospective applicants asking for the method for applying for FG RHGEEP, here is what you need to know. As of the launch in late August 2025, the full implementation framework is being rolled out, including digital registration for transparency.

Applications are expected to open soon via an online portal, similar to previous phases. The process is designed to be accessible, paperless where possible, and community-based.

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Here's a step-by-step guide based on the program's established model and recent announcements:

1. Prepare Required Documents:

a. Valid ID (e.g., NIN slip, voter's card, or national ID).

b. BVN (obtain from your bank if you don't have one).

c. Proof of business/activity

d. Verified trade/farming location (e.g., proof of business operation).

Personal Requirements:

a. Valid Bank Verification Number (BVN).

b. National Identification Number (NIN) for identity verification.

c. Age: Typically 18 years or older.

d. No outstanding loans from previous GEEP phases (good repayment history is emphasized for RHGEEP 3.0).

Business Requirements:

1. Engaged in active commercial or agricultural activity (e.g., trading, farming, crafting).

2. Must belong to a registered cooperative society, market association, or farming group at the state or local level (recommendation letter from group leadership is often required).

3. Verified trade/farming location (e.g., proof of business operation).

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Target Beneficiaries:

Nigerian citizens at the base of the economic pyramid, particularly:

a. Petty traders, artisans, and market women.

b. Youth (aged 18-35) and women.

c. Small holder farmers and agricultural cooperatives.

d. Micro-entrepreneurs excluded from formal banking (e.g., those without collateral or credit history).

RHGEEP Funds: Applicants can apply for loan ranging from 100k to 300k depending on your trade category.

Application Method:

Stay tuned as the portal link for application has not been released yet. We will update this post with the application link as soon as the portal is open.