MTN ICT AND BUSINESS SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMME PHASE 8 2026
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MTN ICT AND BUSINESS SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMME PHASE 8 2026
MTN FOUNDATION
PROGRAMME: ICT AND BUSINESS SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMME PHASE 8
DURATION: 5 WEEKS
FORMAT: BLENDED LEARNING
PARTICIPANTS: 3,000 FEMALE MICROBUSINESS OWNERS
ELIGIBLE STATES: RIVERS, ABIA, OGUN, KWARA, KANO AND GOMBE
APPLICATION FEE: FREE
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11 OCTOBER 2026
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
MTN Foundation has opened applications for Phase 8 of its ICT and Business Skills Training Programme, a five-week capacity-building initiative designed to equip young Nigerian female microbusiness owners with practical digital, technology and business skills to help them improve and grow their businesses.
The programme combines self-paced online learning, instructor-led training sessions, masterclasses from experienced entrepreneurs and a capstone project challenge.
Participants will also receive data support throughout the training.
Since 2018, the initiative has trained more than 15,000 young microbusiness owners across Nigeria, working with organisations including Google, Oracle, KPMG, IBM, Cisco, Meta and Microsoft.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE
Practical ICT, digital and business skills training
Self-paced online learning modules
Instructor-led training sessions
Masterclasses from experienced entrepreneurs
Capstone project challenge
Data support throughout the programme
Practical knowledge to improve and grow their businesses
Opportunity to compete for equipment grants
₦100 MILLION EQUIPMENT GRANT OPPORTUNITY
The top 100 participants will have the opportunity to receive equipment grants of up to ₦1,000,000 each.
The total equipment grant fund is ₦100 million.
The grants are designed to help successful participants strengthen their businesses through improved equipment and technology.
WHO CAN APPLY
Applicants must:
Be a Nigerian female aged 18 to 35 years.
Own and manage a microbusiness.
Have a business that has operated for no more than 2 years.
Have their business located in Rivers, Abia, Ogun, Kwara, Kano or Gombe State.
HOW THE TRAINING WORKS
The five-week programme uses a blended learning approach that combines online learning with instructor-led sessions.
Participants will complete self-paced learning modules, attend training sessions, participate in entrepreneur masterclasses and work on a capstone project challenge.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
11 OCTOBER 2026
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and eligible applicants should apply through the official MTN Foundation application platform before the deadline.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The application is free.
Applicants should ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements before submitting their applications.
Only eligible applicants should apply through the official application platform.
