MTN ICT and Business Skills Training Phase 7 2025

The MTN ICT and Business Skills Training Phase 7 is a youth development initiative designed to equip Nigerian entrepreneurs with digital and business skills to grow and sustain their micro businesses.

This 5-week blended program combines self-paced learning, instructor-led sessions, and masterclasses by industry experts. Participants will receive data support for seamless participation.

Since 2018, MTN has successfully trained 9,382 entrepreneurs across 22 Nigerian states in partnership with Google, Oracle, KPMG, IBM, Digital Bridge Institute, CISCO, Meta, and Microsoft.

In this new phase, 6,000 young entrepreneurs will benefit, and the top 600 participants will receive an equipment grant worth ₦300 million.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: Not specified (check official portal)
2. Value: Free 5-week ICT & business skills training, Data support during training, Equipment grant worth ₦300,000,000 shared among top 600 participants
3. Study Level: Training, Entrepreneurship, ICT Skills
4. Sponsor: MTN Nigeria Foundation
5. Course to Study: ICT, Business Skills, Entrepreneurship
6. Eligible Country: Nigeria

Eligibility Criteria for MTN ICT and Business Skills Training Phase 7 2025

1. Nigerian male or female 18 – 35 years old
2. Own and manage a micro business that has been in operation for no longer than 2 years
3. Own and manage a micro business located in one of the following states – Abuja, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Enugu, Ondo, Plateau, Sokoto, or Taraba.

Benefits of MTN ICT and Business Skills Training Phase 7 2025

1. 5-week blended ICT and business skills training
2. Access to masterclasses by industry experts
3. Data support during training
4. Networking with industry partners and entrepreneurs
5. ₦300 million equipment grant for top 600 participants

How to Apply

1. Visit the official application portal.
2. Complete the online form with personal and business details.
3. Ensure your business meets the eligibility criteria.
4. Submit your application before the deadline.
5. Selected candidates will be contacted for participation.

For more details, visit MTN Foundation webpage

Application Deadline:

October 3, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for MTN ICT and Business Skills Training Phase 7 2025