MTN ICT Business Skills Training Program 2026

The MTN ICT and Business Skills Training Programme (Phase 8) is a five-week blended-learning initiative by MTN Foundation, designed to equip female microbusiness owners in Nigeria with practical, tech-driven skills to enhance their businesses. Focused on digital literacy and entrepreneurship, the programme includes online modules, instructor-led sessions, masterclasses, and a capstone project. Participants will receive data support and, upon completion, the top 100 will receive up to ₦1,000,000 in equipment grants. This Phase 8 specifically targets 3,000 women from six states: Rivers, Abia, Ogun, Kwara, Kano, and Gombe. Applications close on October 11, 2026.

What it offers

• Five-week blended-learning training combining online modules, instructor-led sessions, and masterclasses.
• Data support for seamless learning.
• Equipment grants of up to ₦1,000,000 for top 100 participants.
• Focus on digital skills and business scaling for microbusiness owners.

Who can apply

• Nigerian women aged 18–35 who own and manage a microbusiness operational for no more than 2 years.
• Business must be located in Rivers, Abia, Ogun, Kwara, Kano, or Gombe states.

How to apply

• Application deadline: October 11, 2026.
• Steps: Apply via the provided link (exact steps not detailed in the text).

Good to know

• The programme has previously trained 15,362 participants across 29 states in Nigeria.
• Past collaborators include Google, Oracle, KPMG, IBM, Digital Bridge Institute, Cisco, Meta, and Microsoft.