Deadline: October 11, 2026
Applications for the MTN ICT & Business Skills Training Programme are now open. The MTN ICT and Business Skills Training Programme empowers young Nigerian microbusiness owners aged 18 – 35 with practical, tech-driven and digital skills to help their businesses thrive in today’s fast-paced economy.
Since 2018 the initiative has run seven phases successful in collaboration with Google, Oracle, KPMG, IBM, Digital Bridge Institute, Cisco, Meta and Microsoft, across 29 states and the FCT: Abia, Adamawa, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Borno, Cross River, Edo, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Enugu, Jigawa, Imo, Kaduna, Kano, Kastina, Kebbi, Kogi, Lagos, Niger, Nasarawa, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and the Federal Capital Territory. 15,362 young microbusiness owners have completed the programme.
In this Phase 8, the training will run for five weeks using a blended-learning approach that combines self-paced online modules, instructor-led sessions, masterclasses from seasoned entrepreneurs, and a capstone project challenge. Participants will receive data support to ensure a seamless learning experience towards applying new skills to their businesses.
Benefits
- The top 100 participants will receive up to ₦1,000,000 in equipment grants, from a ₦100,000,000 fund.
Eligibility
- Open to Nigerian female, age 18–35;
- Owns and manages a micro business operational for no more than 2 years;
- Business located in Rivers, Abia, Ogun, Kwara, Kano, or Gombe state.
Application
Applications will close on October 11, 2026.
For more information, visit MTN.
