MTN Foundation is accepting applications for the 2026 ICT and Business Skills Training Programme (Phase 8), a five-week capacity-building programme for young Nigerian women who own and manage microbusinesses.
The programme is designed to provide participants with practical digital, ICT, and business knowledge that can help them improve and expand their businesses. Training will be delivered through a combination of online learning, instructor-led sessions, entrepreneur masterclasses, and a practical capstone project.
Programme Overview
Phase 8 will support 3,000 female microbusiness owners from selected states across Nigeria. Participants will also receive data support during the programme and have the opportunity to compete for equipment grants.
Programme Details
Organiser: MTN Foundation
Programme: ICT and Business Skills Training Programme – Phase 8
Duration: 5 weeks
Format: Blended learning
Number of Participants: 3,000
Eligible States: Rivers, Abia, Ogun, Kwara, Kano, and Gombe
Application Fee: Free
Application Deadline: October 11, 2026
What the Programme Offers
Selected participants will have access to:
1. Practical ICT, digital, and business skills training.
2. Self-paced online learning modules.
3. Instructor-led training sessions.
4. Masterclasses delivered by experienced entrepreneurs.
5. A practical capstone project challenge.
6. Data support throughout the training period.
7. Knowledge and tools to support business improvement and growth.
8. An opportunity to compete for equipment grants.
9. ₦100 Million Equipment Grant Opportunity
Following the training, 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, with the support intended to help successful participants improve their businesses through better equipment and technology.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following conditions:
1. Be a Nigerian female aged 18 to 35 years.
2. Own and actively manage a microbusiness.
3. Have operated the business for no more than two years.
4. Have the business located in Rivers, Abia, Ogun, Kwara, Kano, or Gombe State.
How the Training Works
The five-week programme follows a blended learning structure. Participants will combine independent online study with instructor-led learning sessions.
The programme also includes entrepreneur-led masterclasses and a capstone project designed to provide participants with practical opportunities to apply what they learn.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible applicants should:
Visit the official MTN Foundation application platform.
Review the programme requirements and eligibility conditions.
Complete the application process as instructed on the platform.
Submit the application before the October 11, 2026 deadline.
Important Note
The application is free. Applicants should confirm that they meet all eligibility requirements and provide accurate information when completing the application.
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