MTN ICT & Business Skills Training Programme 2026 | Link to Apply
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 their businesses grow.
The programme combines self-paced online learning, instructor-led 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.
Programme Details
- Organiser: 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
- Deadline: October 11, 2026
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What Participants Will Receive
- Practical ICT, digital and business skills training
- Self-paced online learning modules
- Instructor-led training sessions
- Masterclasses from seasoned entrepreneurs
- Capstone project challenge
- Data support during 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 receive equipment grants of up to ₦1,000,000 each, from a total equipment grant fund of ₦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 18–35 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 approach combining online learning with instructor-led sessions. Participants will complete self-paced modules, attend learning sessions, participate in entrepreneur masterclasses and work on a capstone project.
Application Deadline: October 11, 2026
Interested applicants should apply through the official MTN Foundation application platform before the deadline.