The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, in partnership with Microsoft and Founderz, has opened applications for the 2026 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills Training Programme for women across Nigeria.
The initiative is designed to equip women with practical AI knowledge, digital productivity skills, and industry-relevant competencies while promoting greater female participation in the technology sector.
Programme Overview
– Programme: Federal Government Microsoft AI Skills for Women
– Organisers: Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Microsoft and Founderz
– Category: Training
– Eligible Applicants: Nigerian women
– Application Deadline: Not specified
Eligibility
Applicants must:
– Be a Nigerian woman.
– Be a student, entrepreneur, professional, stay-at-home mother, or anyone interested in technology.
– Be available to complete the training and certification requirements.
– No previous technical or programming experience is required.
Benefits
Participants will receive:
– Free AI skills training.
– Practical lessons on artificial intelligence, prompt engineering, AI ethics, productivity tools, and basic data analytics.
– A joint certificate issued by Microsoft and Founderz upon successful completion.
– Access to mentorship opportunities.
– The opportunity to compete for fully funded scholarships for advanced AI and Innovation Leadership programmes.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should visit the official application portal provided by the programme organisers, complete the online application form, and submit the required information before registration closes.
The programme forms part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government and its partners to bridge the gender gap in technology by equipping Nigerian women with in-demand digital and artificial intelligence skills for the future of work.This version follows a standard EduTimes news format with a headline, lead, programme details, eligibility, benefits, application process, and a neutral concluding paragraph.
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