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Applications are now open for the MTN Foundation ICT and Business Skills Training 2025 for Certified Exceptional Micro Business Owners
Launch your career with the MTN Foundation ICT and Business Skills Training Phase 7. This youth development initiative is designed to equip young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 35 with the tech-enabled skills needed to keep their small businesses relevant and competitive in today’s digital world.
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The program aims to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary tools for business growth and sustainability.
Programme Summary
- Application Deadline: October 3, 2025
- Host: MTN Foundation
- Category: Training | Entrepreneurship
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: Data Support | Equipment Grant
- Target Audience: Nigerian youths aged 18-35 with micro-businesses
Programme Details
The MTN ICT and Business Skills Training is a youth development initiative aimed at equipping young people between 18 and 35 years with tech-enabled skills to keep their small businesses relevant and competitive.
The training will be delivered through a 5-week blended learning approach, featuring self-paced and instructor-led online sessions. This includes masterclasses from industry experts, providing a comprehensive and flexible learning experience for all participants.
Benefits of the Programme
This training program offers two significant benefits that support both your learning journey and your business’s growth.
- Data Support: To ensure a seamless learning experience, all participants will be supported with data, so you can stay connected and fully engaged in all online sessions and masterclasses without interruption.
- Equipment Grant: The top 600 participants in the program will be supported with an Equipment Grant worth ₦300,000,000. This substantial grant is designed to help scale up your micro-business with the necessary tools and equipment.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the MTN Foundation ICT and Business Skills Training, you must meet the following criteria:
- Age: Be a Nigerian male or female between 18 and 35 years old.
- Business: You must own and manage a micro-business that has been in operation for no longer than 2 years.
- Location: Your micro-business must be located in one of the following states: Abuja, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Enugu, Ondo, Plateau, Sokoto, or Taraba.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
To apply for the MTN Foundation ICT and Business Skills Training, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click the link below to begin the application.
- Follow the instructions on the application form and provide all the necessary information about yourself and your business.
- Submit your application before the specified deadline.
Application Deadline: October 3rd, 2025
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the application deadline for this program? The application deadline is October 3, 2025.
- What is the required age range for applicants? Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- What is the duration of the training? The training is a 5-week blended learning program.
- Who is the training targeted at? The training is for young Nigerians who own and manage a micro-business.
- Does my business location matter? Yes, your business must be located in one of the specified states: Abuja, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Enugu, Ondo, Plateau, Sokoto, or Taraba.
- What kind of skills will I learn? The program is designed to equip you with essential ICT and business skills.
- What is the total value of the equipment grant? The top 600 participants will share an equipment grant worth a total of ₦300,000,000.
- Is the training free? Yes, the training is free, and participants are even supported with data.
- Can my business be older than 2 years? No, your business must have been in operation for no more than 2 years.
- How will the training be delivered? The training will be delivered through a blended learning approach with both self-paced and instructor-led online sessions, including masterclasses.
