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MTN FOUNDATION ICT AND BUSINESS SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMME PHASE 8

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Application Deadline: October 11, 2026.

LOCATION: Nigeria

The MTN ICT and Business Skills Training Programme empowers young Nigerian microbusiness owners aged 18–35 with practical, tech-driven, and digital skills to help their businesses thrive in today’s fast-paced economy.

ELIGIBILITY:

In this Phase 8, the training will run for five weeks using a blended-learning approach that combines self-paced online modules, instructor-led sessions, masterclasses from seasoned entrepreneurs, and a capstone project challenge. Participants will receive data support to ensure a seamless learning experience towards applying new skills to their businesses.

Age: Nigerian female, age 18–35

Business: Owns and manages a micro business operational for no more than 2 years

Location: Business located in Rivers, Abia, Ogun, Kwara, Kano, or Gombe state

BENEFIT:

The top 100 participants will receive up to ₦1,000,000 in equipment grants from a ₦100,000,000 fund. Over previous phases the programme has delivered measurable impact across diverse sectors, helping microbusinesses scale and adopt digital practices.

Phase 8 will train 3,000 female microbusiness owners from Rivers, Abia, Ogun, Kwara, Kano, and Gombe states.

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BOLDEST AFRICAN AGRIPRENEURS, FRONT AND CENTRE GOGETTAZ AGRIPRENEUR PRIZE COMPETITION 

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Application Deadline: June 28, 2026

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2026 rewards Africa’s most innovative young food and agribusiness entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, and global visibility. The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition is one of Africa’s leading platforms for youth-led agribusiness ventures, recognising innovative, scalable and impact-driven solutions across the food system.

ELIGIBILITY:

Any business in agrifood systems including but not limited to production, aggregation & logistics, agro-processing, digital innovations etc

All six criteria must be met at the time of submission.

Aged 18–35 on the date of submission to the competition

Hold nationality (with an official ID) from an African Union member state

Your venture is headquartered in an African Union member state

Your venture is legally registered in an AU member state (or will be registered by 28 June 2026)

You are the founder or co-founder and play an active role in its operations and leadership

No criminal record related to corruption, tax evasion, financial impropriety, or any felony

BENEFIT:

A $50,000 cash prize award for 1 male & 1 female led promising businesses. Impact awards—$60,000 total: $15,000 to each business excelling in key areas including Technology & Innovation, Nutrition & Food Security, Job Creation, Climate Resilience and Gender Equity.

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