FG opens TVET Batch C portal with tuition-free training and ₦30,000 monthly stipend

The Federal Government has opened applications for Batch C, also known as Cohort 3, of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative. The programme offers tuition-free vocational training and monthly stipends to eligible Nigerians.

It is run by the Federal Ministry of Education under President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. The scheme is designed to tackle unemployment by giving Nigerians practical, marketable skills.

What the scheme offers

Training is hands-on. About 90% of learning is practical and 10% is theoretical. Participants can train in solar installation, plumbing, fashion design, welding, automobile and CNG maintenance, mobile phone repairs, computer maintenance and modern agriculture. Training takes place at accredited vocational centres across Nigeria.

There are two pathways. The Short-Term Certificate (STC) programme runs for six months and targets beginners, including applicants without formal educational qualifications. The Vocational Education and Innovation (VEI) programme lasts one year and accommodates people with basic education, recognised prior learning or relevant informal experience. Both pathways aim to prepare participants for employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship.

Stipend and support

Eligible trainees are expected to receive ₦30,000 monthly under the latest announced application phase. The money is to support transportation and other training-related expenses. Earlier programme communications referenced ₦22,500, so applicants should confirm the payment applicable to their cohort.

The Federal Government also provides financial support to accredited training centres. After graduation, eligible beneficiaries may receive trade-specific starter equipment and opportunities to access business financing through the Bank of Industry. Starter packs, grants and loans are not automatic entitlements for every participant, according to a BusinessDay report.

Eligibility and how to apply

Applicants must be Nigerians willing to undergo vocational training at designated centres. They need a valid National Identification Number (NIN), Bank Verification Number (BVN), functional phone number, email address and personal identification details. Those applying for the one-year programme may need a First School Leaving Certificate, evidence of previous training or recognised informal learning experience.

Regular attendance is essential. Biometric verification is used to monitor participation and determine eligibility for payments.

To apply, visit the official Federal Government TVET application portal and create an account. Provide accurate personal and identification details. Select the six-month or one-year training programme. Choose a preferred vocational skill and accredited centre. Upload the required documents. Review and submit the application. Successful applicants should monitor their dashboards, SMS messages and emails for instructions, MSME Africa reported.

Deadline and warnings

As of November 3, 2026, no officially confirmed closing date has been published for Batch C applications. Some recruitment websites mention November 30, but the Federal Ministry of Education has not independently confirmed the date. Applicants should monitor the official portal rather than rely on unverified deadlines.

Registration is free. Nigerians should avoid agents demanding payment to secure admission or guarantee monthly stipends.

Separately, some vulnerable Nigerian households have reportedly begun receiving ₦25,000 payment alerts under the Federal Government’s Household Prosperity and Empowerment (HoPE) Cash Transfer Programme. Authorities have yet to confirm the extent of payments nationwide.

For consumers and small businesses, the scheme could widen access to practical skills and reduce training costs in trades such as solar installation, CNG maintenance and phone repairs, if applicants use the official portal and avoid agents.