MTN Foundation Opens ICT & Business Skills Training for 3,000 Young Nigerian Women
Free Business Training + Opportunity for Up to ₦1 Million Equipment Grant
Young Nigerian women running small businesses can apply for the MTN Foundation ICT and Business Skills Training Programme – Phase 8.
The five-week programme will train 3,000 female microbusiness owners in Rivers, Abia, Ogun, Kwara, Kano and Gombe States. Participants will receive practical digital, ICT and business skills, data support, instructor-led sessions, entrepreneur masterclasses and a capstone project.
The top 100 participants can receive up to ₦1 million each in equipment grants from a ₦100 million fund. The grant is competitive and is not guaranteed for every participant.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be a Nigerian woman aged 18–35.
- Own and manage a microbusiness.
- Have operated the business for no more than two years.
- Have the business located in Rivers, Abia, Ogun, Kwara, Kano or Gombe State.
How to Apply – Step by Step
Step 1: Visit the official MTN Foundation ICT & Business Skills Training page.
Step 2: Read the eligibility requirements carefully.
Step 3: Use the “Click here to apply” option on the official page.
Step 4: Complete the application form with accurate personal and business information.
Step 5: Review your information carefully and submit it before the deadline.
Step 6: If selected, participate fully in the five-week training and complete the required activities and capstone project.
“Build the skills your business needs today to create the opportunities you want tomorrow.”
Deadline
Applications close on October 11, 2026. Applying is free, so eligible applicants should use only the official MTN Foundation channel and avoid anyone requesting payment for selection.
This is more than a training opportunity: it can help young women improve their digital skills, business knowledge and growth potential. Eligible entrepreneurs should apply early and prepare to make the most of the programme.
