MTN Foundation · Phase 7 Close-Out Report · 2026

5,980 Entrepreneurs.

One Breakthrough

Programme.

The Learning Core Company delivered Nigeria’s most retained large-scale digital skills training programme — growing engagement week-on-week across 8 states, defying the industry attrition norm.

  • 8 Regions
  • 4 Specialist Tracks
  • 10-Week Engagement
  • 30K+ YouTube Views
  • 1,700+ Testimonials
  • Inclusive Design
  • Delivered by The Learning Core Company   ·
  • Commissioned by MTN Foundation Nigeria   ·
  • Concluded February 21, 2026
Programme at a glance

Impact by the numbers

5,980

Entrepreneurs successfully trained

63,567

Applications received

30K+

YouTube live + replay views

600

Top performers recognised

150hrs

Total live training hours

25

Engagement managers deployed

3400+

MTN Skills Academy enrolments

1700+

Testimonials collated

We broke the drop-off curve

Most large-scale virtual CPD programmes see participation decline to 25–40% by Week 4. This programme moved in the opposite direction — attendance grew week-on-week, peaking at 5,517 participants in Week 3. Strategic class management, dual-session flexibility, and proactive reactivation drove the divergence.

Participation trajectory

Week-on-week growth

Week 1
4,500 trained
4,500
Week 2
3,512 trained
3,512
Week 3
5,517 trained · peak week
5,517
Week 4
5,980 trained · programme close
5,980

Active participants per core delivery week · The Learning Core Company × MTN Foundation Nigeria, 2026

Curriculum delivered

Four specialist tracks

Track 01
Design & Digital Transformation for Business
  • Digital foundations: Gmail, Google Drive, Canva
  • Online business identity & Google Business Profile
  • Online sales, Meta Business Manager & paid ads
  • Landing pages & email list building
Track 02
AI & Automation for Business Operations
  • AI mindset, ChatGPT & prompt engineering
  • AI for marketing & Canva AI tools
  • WhatsApp Business automation for client service
  • AI workflow integration & responsible AI use
Track 03
Leveraging Data for Business
  • Spreadsheet basics, data cleaning & validation
  • Financial formulas, VLOOKUP & IF logic
  • PivotTables, sorting, filtering & inventory
  • Charts, dashboards & Power BI introduction
Track 04
Virtual Assistance as a Business
  • Productivity tools, Google Drive & screen recording
  • Client comms, Trello workflows & invoicing
  • Canva design, AI content & client databases
  • Process mapping, Zapier & SOP creation
Beyond core training

Expert masterclass series

Four expert-led sessions delivered in Week 5 — 14,683 combined views across all sessions.

1

Increasing financial readiness amongst youth-owned MSMEs in Nigeria

14,683 combined views

2

Accessing new markets for micro enterprises in Nigeria

 Feb 4–6, 2026

3

Infrastructure solutions for micro enterprises

 Expert-led

4

Unlocking business growth through tools, data & MSMEs

In-house managed

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Transformation stories

Real economic impact

A visually impaired participant — included through our adaptive support track — saw their daily income grow from ₦23,000 to ₦78,000 after adopting digital channels and automation tools taught in the programme. This is what equitable, inclusive training looks like in practice.

Inclusive Impact Spotlight · Phase 7 · Week 7 Physical Activation · MTN Foundation Nigeria

1,950 inactive participants were reactivated in Week 2 alone — through coordinated email outreach, MTN Call Centre follow-ups, and dedicated Class Manager touchpoints. Participants recommitted and reintegrated, lifting assignment improvement by 15% and peer leadership growth by 20% that week.

Reactivation Impact · Week 2 · Engagement Management Team

3,400+ participants enrolled in the MTN Skills Academy beyond the core curriculum, and cohort members actively adopted platforms including MyKiya, SMEVille, Cloudenely, and the EDC SME Toolkit — demonstrating a measurable shift from training completion to practical digital tool adoption.

Platform Adoption · Weeks 8–10 · Post-Training Engagement

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