2026 Airtel-3MTT NextGen Fellowship Program
The NextGen Fellowship is a special track under the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, powered by the Airtel Africa Foundation.
It spotlights exceptional young Nigerians and equips them with digital skills, mentorship, and real-world experiences that turn learning into lasting opportunity.
Built on Airtel’s ₦1 billion digital inclusion commitment, the Fellowship supports 3MTT’s mission to grow a future-ready workforce for Nigeria.
Overview
- Type: Training + Fellowships
- Host: Airtel + NITDA
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Benefit: Training + Funding + Mentorship
- Deadline: Not Specified
Eligibility CriteriaÂ
- Must be a young Nigerian eager to build a digital or technical career
- Must have interest in software, data, cybersecurity, UI/UX, cloud, product management, or AI
- Must be committed to completing the fellowship learning journey
- Must be willing to participate in projects, hackathons and group collaborations
- Ideal for learners, job seekers, creators, innovators and those transitioning into tech
Project Overview includes;
- Project-based Learnings & Hackathons
- Mentorship from Airtel & 3MTT Experts
- Externship & Job Placement Support
- National Innovation ChallengesCertificates & Digital Badges
The 3MTT Program offers the following BenefitsÂ
- Free, High-Quality Training
- Mentorship from top professionals
- Hands-on project experience
- National tech community access
- Real career pathways
Available TracksÂ
Participants receive training across multiple high-demand digital fields, including;
- Software development
- Data science and analytics
- UI/UX design
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud computing
- Product management
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning