The Federal Government has announced the launch of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) National Impact Challenge 2026, a national competition aimed at empowering Nigerians with digital and technical skills while promoting innovation and problem-solving across key sectors of the economy.

The initiative, hosted by the Federal Government of Nigeria, falls under the competition category and is open exclusively to Nigerians. It forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen human capital development and accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy.

According to information obtained by the sources, the challenge is designed to encourage participants to develop practical, technology-driven solutions capable of addressing societal and developmental challenges within their communities and beyond.

Eligibility and Deadline

The competition is open to Nigerians nationwide, with interested applicants required to complete their submissions on or before February 14, 2026.

Benefits

Participants selected under the 3MTT National Impact Challenge will benefit from several support packages, including:

• Provision of laptops and e-tablets to aid learning, innovation and project execution;

• Access to a 10GB data bundle to support online participation, research and digital collaboration.

The Federal Government explained that the incentives are intended to remove digital access barriers and enable participants to fully engage in the programme.

How to Apply

Interested Nigerians are advised to learn more about the challenge and submit their applications online via:
https://www.scholarshipregion.com/fg-3mtt-national-impact-challenge/

The government urged eligible Nigerians, particularly youths with interest in technology and innovation, to take advantage of the opportunity to build skills, showcase ideas and contribute to national development.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to learn more and apply through the official application channels, as the government continues to call on Nigerian youths and tech enthusiasts to leverage the opportunity to build relevant skills and contribute meaningfully to national development.