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SHELL GRADUATE PROGRAMME 2026 – NIGERIA

Application Opens: April 16, 2026; Deadline: April 25, 2026. 

LOCATION: Nigeria

Join the graduates at Shell in Nigeria, where you will embark on a comprehensive 3-year program designed to develop future leaders.

The Graduate Recruitment within Shell follows a standard global methodology used to attract, select, and place our best talent within the various Shell businesses. For 2026, they are recruiting post-NYSC graduates for the following areas: 

Engineering (Chemical, Petrochemical, Mechanical, Civil, Production) 

Geoscience

Commercial 

ELIGIBILITY:

They are looking for a candidate who thrives on new challenges and embraces innovation. You should be confident in your ability to absorb information, analyze problems, make objective decisions, and generate original ideas. The ideal candidate will possess the drive and resilience to achieve goals, the flexibility to collaborate effectively within a team, and the credibility to influence others. Being open to alternative perspectives and views is essential for using them to refine ideas and outcomes.

To be eligible for the Shell Graduate Program: 

You must have graduated (Bachelor’s or Master’s) before your start date

You must have fewer than three years of work experience.

You must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme

You must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Please indicate your NYSC Certificate or NYSC Exemption in your CV. 

Submitting more than one application will lead to automatic disqualification of all your applications. 

The application window closes on April 25, 2026.  

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CASCADOR SCALEUP PROGRAM

Application Deadline:  June 15 at 5 PM WAT

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Cascador ScaleUp Program is designed for growth-stage founders with proven traction who are ready for the next stage of leadership, strategy, and scale. Through a 12-week experience that combines in-person intensives, virtual learning, expert guidance, and tailored support, founders prepare to apply for $2–5 million annually in debt or equity capital through the Cascador Catalytic Fund.

ELIGIBILITY:

Business Founder or Co-founder

2+ years in operation

$70k+ USD equivalent / ₦100M+ in annual revenue

Based in Nigeria or a Sub-Saharan African country

Committed to participating fully in the program

Things to Know:

Cohort limited to 12 entrepreneurs with virtual participation from 3 executive team members per company

Applications for Cascador ScaleUp 2026 close June 15 at 5 PM WAT

Qualified founders begin with a preliminary application

Semi-finalists will be invited to submit a full application with financial documents by June 29th at 5 PM WAT

Finalists will be interviewed in July

Accepted cohort members will be notified by August 1st

BENEFIT:

A high-impact experience designed to support founders with both practical resources and pathways to growth.

12-Week Experience: In-person and virtual learning designed for growth-stage founders.

Travel Covered: Travel, lodging, and meals included for in-person sessions.

$5,000 Stipend: Personal development support for each participating founder.

$50,000 in Prizes: Pitch Day awards to recognize standout founders.

Catalytic Fund Eligibility: Eligibility to apply for the Cascador Catalytic Fund, which deploys $2–5M USD annually

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