Applications are now open for Phase 8 of the MTN Foundation ICT and Business Skills Training Programme. This initiative aims to equip young Nigerian female microbusiness owners with practical digital, technological, and business development skills to help scale their enterprises. Since its inception in 2018, the programme has successfully completed seven phases, training 15,362 microbusiness owners across 29 states and the FCT. It is delivered in partnership with global technology leaders including Google, Oracle, KPMG, IBM, Cisco, Meta, Microsoft, and the Digital Bridge Institute.
Eligibility Requirements
- Gender & Age: Open exclusively to Nigerian females aged 18 to 35.
- Business Operations: Must own and manage a microbusiness that has been operational for no more than 2 years.
- Target Locations: The business must be located in one of the following states: Rivers, Abia, Ogun, Kwara, Kano, or Gombe.
Program Overview
- Format: A 5-week blended-learning curriculum featuring self-paced online modules, live instructor-led sessions, masterclasses by industry experts, and a final capstone project.
- Learning Support: Selected participants receive data top-ups to support their online participation.
- Grant Funding: The top 100 performing participants will receive up to ₦1,000,000 each in equipment grants from a total funding pool of ₦100,000,000.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified entrepreneurs can submit their applications online via the Official MTN Foundation Webpage.
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