The federal government has reopened applications for the third cohort of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, offering Nigerians an opportunity to acquire practical skills, obtain recognised certification and improve their employment prospects.
Key Highlights
- TVET Cohort 3 application portal reportedly opened on Friday, October 30, 2026.
- Training lasts six months or one year, depending on the trade.
- Trainees receive a ₦22,500 monthly stipend, subject to attendance.
- Centres available across the 36 states and the FCT.
- Applicants must provide their NIN and BVN.
- Apply via the Federal Ministry of Education TVET portal.
The application portal reportedly opened on Friday, October 30, 2026, under the Federal Ministry of Education’s initiative to equip young people and other interested Nigerians with vocational and technical skills.
The programme provides practical training in several sectors, including information and communication technology, agriculture, construction, automotive services, creative media and hospitality.
Depending on the chosen trade, training lasts for six months or one year, with participants expected to attend physical, hands-on sessions at designated training centres.
Participants are expected to receive a monthly stipend of ₦22,500, subject to meeting the programme’s attendance requirements.
Successful trainees will also receive recognised national certification upon completing their training and satisfying the applicable assessment requirements.
Training centres are available across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, allowing applicants to access vocational training in different parts of the country.
Available Trades Under TVET Cohort 3
The TVET programme covers a wide range of trades designed to meet practical skills needs across different industries.
- Construction: Electrical installation, welding and fabrication, painting and decoration, floor cladding, tiling, interlocking, bricklaying and concreting.
- Information and Communication Technology: Network system installation, computer hardware and GSM repair and maintenance, and social media communications.
- Automotive Services: Motorcycle and tricycle repair, vulcanising and tyre repair, panel beating, automobile mechanics, and compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion and maintenance.
- Creative Media: Film production, broadcasting technical services, live production and technical services, and immersive technologies.
- Mechanical and Technical Services: Refrigeration and air-conditioning, plumbing and pipe-fitting, woodwork, carpentry and joinery, furniture making and upholstery, and solar photovoltaic installation and maintenance.
- Agriculture: Mechanised agriculture, poultry farming, beekeeping and animal husbandry.
- Fashion and Other Services: Fashion design and tailoring, industrial garment manufacturing, artisanal textile production, beauty therapy and cosmetology, tourism and travel, catering, hospitality, and leatherwork and tannery.
Applicants are advised to select a trade that matches their interests, abilities and career goals.
Requirements And Conditions
The programme is open to individuals willing to learn practical skills and commit to the demands of vocational training.
Applicants should be prepared to attend classes regularly and participate fully in practical sessions.
Attendance is an important condition of the programme, with biometric systems used to monitor trainees’ participation. Stipend payments are subject to the applicable attendance requirements.
Applicants are also expected to provide their National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) as part of the registration requirements.
Prospective trainees should ensure that their personal information is accurate and that they understand the conditions attached to participation before submitting their applications.
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- FG Sets October 26 for TVET Trainees to Update Bank Details Over Failed Stipends
How To Apply For TVET Cohort 3
Interested Nigerians can visit the Federal Ministry of Education’s TVET portal to check the application process and available training opportunities.
Application portal: Federal Ministry of Education TVET Portal (https://www.tvet.education.gov.ng)
Applicants should follow the instructions on the portal, select their preferred trade and provide the required information.
They are also advised to confirm the current application status, available training centres and eligibility conditions directly through the official portal before proceeding.
The programme is intended to expand access to vocational education, strengthen practical skills and support self-employment and employability among Nigerians.
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