The National Information Technology and Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with Airtel Nigeria, has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Airtel–3MTT NextGen Fellowship.
The fellowship is designed to empower young Nigerians with digital skills, mentorship opportunities, funding support, and hands-on project experience under the 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) initiative.
Program Summary
- Host: Airtel | NITDA
- Category: Training | Fellowships
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: Training | Funding | Mentorship
- Deadline: Not Specified
Program Details
Applications are now open for the 2025 Airtel–3MTT NextGen Fellowship. The NextGen track, powered by the Airtel Africa Foundation, focuses on exceptional young Nigerians and equips them with relevant digital skills, mentorship, and real-world experiences that create long-term opportunities.
This initiative is supported by Airtel’s ₦1 billion digital inclusion commitment and aligns with the broader 3MTT mission of building a future-ready tech workforce for Nigeria.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this fellowship, applicants must:
- Be young Nigerians interested in building a digital or technical career
- Have interest in software, data, cybersecurity, UI/UX, cloud, product management, or AI
- Be committed to completing the full fellowship learning journey
- Be willing to participate in hackathons, projects, and group collaborations
- Be learners, job seekers, innovators, creators, or individuals transitioning into tech
Program Benefits
The Fellowship offers:
- Project-based learning and hackathons
- Mentorship from Airtel and 3MTT experts
- Externship and job placement support
- Participation in national innovation challenges
- Certificates and digital badges
The broader 3MTT programme provides:
- Free, high-quality training
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Hands-on project development
- Access to a national tech community
- Real career pathways in the digital economy
Available Programmes
Participants will receive training across in-demand digital fields, including:
- Software Development
- Data Science and Analytics
- UI/UX Design
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Computing
- Product Management
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should click HERE to begin their application.
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