About this opportunity
Applications are open for the iDICE Skills Training to Jobs Programme 2026 , an initiative under the Federal Government’s Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme aimed at equipping young Nigerians with digital and creative skills that can improve their employability and access to job opportunities. The iDICE programme is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s digital and creative economy through skills development, entrepreneurship support, financing and ecosystem development.
Benefits and support
The Skills Training to Jobs programme provides Nigerian youth with access to: Free digital and creative skills training Practical, employment-focused learning Career development support Opportunities to connect their new skills with employment Training designed to prepare participants for Nigeria’s growing digital economy. The broader iDICE initiative supports training, incubation, mentorship and entrepreneurship development across Nigeria’s technology and creative sectors.
300,000 Training Opportunities The programme aims to create 300,000 training opportunities for Nigerian young people , helping participants develop skills that can be applied in employment, freelancing, entrepreneurship and the wider digital economy. Who Can Benefit?
The opportunity is particularly relevant to: Nigerian youth seeking employable digital skills Young people looking to enter the technology sector Aspiring digital entrepreneurs Young creatives Students and recent graduates Job seekers looking to improve their career prospects. The broader iDICE programme specifically identifies students and young entrepreneurs among the groups it supports.
Areas of Opportunity iDICE supports skills development across Nigeria’s digital and creative economy, including areas such as: Technology and digital skills Creative industries Digital media Animation and gaming Fashion and design Film and music Business and entrepreneurship. The programme also includes BPO training aimed at preparing Nigerians for global freelancing opportunities.
Why You Should Apply
For young Nigerians trying to enter the workforce, acquiring practical digital skills can open opportunities beyond traditional employment. The iDICE programme combines skills development with broader ecosystem support, with the ultimate goal of helping Nigerians build careers and businesses in the technology and creative sectors.
Applying to iDICE initiatives is free.
Application timeline
Check the official programme portal for the current
Application timeline
and available training cohorts.
Application steps
Interested Nigerian youth can review the
programme details
and apply through the official iDICE platform: Apply for the iDICE Skills Training to Jobs Programme
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