FG opens applications for 30,000 free iDICE skills training slots for Nigerian youth
By Aboki Forex —
The Federal Government has opened applications for the iDICE Skills Training to Jobs Programme 2026, offering 30,000 free training opportunities to Nigerian youths. The programme targets students, recent graduates, job seekers and young entrepreneurs seeking practical digital and creative skills.
Training covers digital and creative sectors, including animation, film, fashion, BPO and entrepreneurship, at no cost to applicants.
What the programme offers
Successful applicants will receive free digital and creative skills training, practical career-focused learning, career development support, exposure to employment opportunities and skills designed for work in the digital economy.
The initiative is implemented under the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme, a Federal Government-backed effort focused on strengthening Nigeria’s technology and creative economy through skills development, entrepreneurship, financing and ecosystem support.
Beyond training, iDICE supports incubation, mentorship and entrepreneurship development for young Nigerians pursuing opportunities in technology and creative industries.
Who can apply
Potential beneficiaries include young Nigerians seeking digital skills, students, recent graduates, job seekers looking to improve employability, aspiring technology entrepreneurs, young creatives, and Nigerians interested in freelancing and remote work.
The wider iDICE programme has an ambitious target of creating 300,000 training opportunities for Nigerian youths. The initiative is intended to help participants secure jobs, pursue freelancing, start businesses or take part in the growing digital economy.
Training areas and application details
The programme covers technology and digital skills, digital media, animation, gaming, fashion, design, film, music and entrepreneurship. It also includes Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) training to equip Nigerians for global freelancing and remote-work opportunities.
The application process is free. Applicants should be cautious of anyone demanding payment in exchange for access to the programme.
Interested Nigerian youths should visit the official iDICE programme application portal to check eligibility requirements, available training opportunities and application instructions. Applicants should provide accurate information and follow the instructions on the portal. The application deadline and available training cohorts may vary, so prospective applicants should check the official portal for the latest information.
In a related development, the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre announced on X on Thursday that registration has opened for the next cohort of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) programme in Oyo State, giving applicants the chance to develop technical and vocational skills without paying training fees.
For young Nigerians facing a competitive job market, the iDICE programme provides a tuition-free path to skills that can lead to employment, freelance income or business ownership.