The Federal Government has opened applications for training organisations and technical experts to join the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Delivery Network, with about ₦4bn earmarked to support verified training and employment outcomes.
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy announced the opportunity on Wednesday, as part of efforts to equip Nigerians with digital skills and connect them to jobs and businesses.
The programme welcomes organisations and individual experts who can teach technical skills, including those without physical training centres. Applicants may join as Enabled Delivery Partners or Funded Delivery Partners.
Enabled partners receive recognition, access to training tools, shared standards and a national talent registry. Funded partners are organisations that can train participants and link them to jobs, freelance work or business opportunities.
Funding is not a salary or automatic grant for every trainer. Payments depend on verified results, including the start of training, demonstrated skills, securing work and remaining employed or earning six months later.
The ministry said the funding is supported by the European Union, Denmark and the MacArthur Foundation through implementing partners.
Applicants seeking Cohort 5 funding must apply through an organisation registered and operating in Nigeria. Individual experts can seek Enabled Partner membership, while eligible organisations may apply for funding alone or with other partners.
Funding applications close on November 30, 2026, at 11:59pm West Africa Time (WAT). General network membership remains open, with applications reviewed quarterly. Registration is free.
How to apply
Visit https://delivery.3mtt.gov.ng/ and select the application option. Choose the partnership category that matches your experience. Provide your organisation or professional details, training history and evidence of previous results. Submit the form and monitor the portal for updates. Do not pay anyone for approval.