Every programme on this page is free, or close to free, and open to Nigerians now. Each links to our full guide, written from the organiser’s own announcement, with who qualifies and how to apply. We update this page every month.
Want only the ones you qualify for? Answer five questions on the OpportunityLab Portal and we’ll match you by your level, field and age.
Free AI and digital skills
- Skill RESET Nigeria 2026: Free digital and AI skills training in all 36 states and the FCT. Deadline: 8 November 2026.
- CMU-Africa Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Africa 2027: Free online AI training from Carnegie Mellon University Africa. Deadline: 15 November 2026.
- Free Google AI Plus for African Students: Twelve months of Google’s AI tools free for students in 27 countries. Deadline: 31 December 2026.
- UBA Sani Tech Support 2027: Free AI and robotics training. Rolling applications.
For founders and small businesses
- INSEAD AI Founder Sprint 2027: A free ten-week virtual programme to build your startup with AI. Deadline: 1 December 2026.
- LSETF x Canva Programme 2026: Free Canva Business access and training for 5,000 Lagos businesses. Rolling applications.
- Free Public Procurement Training for Nigerian MSMEs 2026: Learn to bid for government contracts. Rolling applications.
Vocational and technical skills
- FG TVET Initiative Cohort 3 (2026/2027): Free vocational training with a monthly stipend and starter packs. Rolling applications.
- ITF and Enugu MSME Agency Skills Programme: Free skills training for 700 artisans. Rolling applications.
Discounted training
- Don Jazzy Tech Scholarship 2027: Up to 100% off tuition for tech training at TS Academy. Rolling applications.
More lists
- AI fellowships and grants 2026 open to Africans
- Internships and graduate trainee programmes in Nigeria
- Scholarships for Africans, open now
- Fellowships for Africans, open now
- Grants for small businesses and startups in Nigeria
Eligibility: who can apply, and what to check first
- Check where it runs. Some programmes are online for anyone in Nigeria; others are for one state, such as Lagos or Enugu.
- Free means free. Genuine programmes here do not charge registration fees. Be wary of anyone asking you to pay to “secure a slot”.
- Apply only through the official page. Every guide links to the organiser’s own application page. OpportunityLab never charges for applications.
Last updated 4 November 2026.