Nigeria Opens ₦4 Billion Funding Applications for 3MTT Cohort 5 Delivery Partners

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr ‘Bosun Tijani, has announced the opening of applications for the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Nigeria Delivery Network, with approximately ₦4 billion available to support verified outcomes under Cohort 5.

The initiative, funded by the European Union and the Government of Denmark through GIZ, HAUS and ESTDEV, alongside a grant from the MacArthur Foundation, aims to strengthen digital skills development and connect trained Nigerians with employment and other economic opportunities.

Under the programme, organisations that can provide verified opportunities for 3MTT Fellows or establish clear pathways to such opportunities can apply to become Funded Delivery Partners. These organisations can apply individually or as part of a consortium, with funding linked to the outcomes they deliver.

The programme also provides opportunities for organisations and individual experts with training capabilities to participate as Enabled Delivery Partners. Applicants can participate with or without physical training facilities.

Enabled Delivery Partners will contribute to developing shared national training standards and credentials. They will also gain access to the 3MTT Talent Operating System, the National Talent Registry, demand intelligence and partner resources. Eligible participants may also access device financing opportunities.

According to Tijani, the initiative is designed to equip Nigerians with skills that businesses in local and international markets require, while supporting entrepreneurship, innovation and job creation.

He noted that developing a skilled workforce would be essential to achieving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy.

Applications for Cohort 5 funding close on November 30, 2026. Interested organisations can apply through the programme’s official application portal.