The MTN Foundation has announced the commencement of the sixth phase of its ICT and Business Skills Training programme, a flagship initiative designed to empower young Nigerian entrepreneurs with digital and entrepreneurial knowledge.
The programme, which combines training with direct business support, will provide equipment grants worth ₦90 million to outstanding participants. It is targeted at entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35 drawn from six states: Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Kebbi, Niger, and Yobe.
According to MTN, the five-week training will be delivered online in collaboration with Microsoft and Meta, two of the world’s leading technology companies. Participants will gain access to practical lessons that cut across digital tools, business growth strategies, and modern approaches to enterprise management, MSMEAFRICA recently wrote on you can apply for this opportunity.
The initiative has also attracted support from leading global organisations, including Oracle, KPMG, IBM, and Digital Bridge Institute, which will provide additional expertise and resources to strengthen the training.
Since its inception, the ICT and Business Skills Training programme has become one of MTN Foundation’s most impactful youth-focused projects, equipping thousands of young Nigerians with relevant skills for the digital economy. The addition of equipment grants in this phase underscores the Foundation’s commitment to not only teaching but also equipping entrepreneurs with the tools they need to build sustainable businesses.
The telecoms company explained that this latest phase reflects its broader mission of enabling young people to unlock opportunities in a fast-changing economy where technology and innovation are driving growth. With Nigeria’s youth population increasingly turning to entrepreneurship as a path to economic empowerment, such initiatives provide both knowledge and resources to help businesses thrive.
By combining world-class training with direct support, the MTN Foundation’s programme is positioning a new generation of Nigerian entrepreneurs to compete effectively, scale their ventures, and contribute to national development.
