The Benue State Government has announced that the iDICE Skills-to-Jobs Programme is now open for free applications, inviting young people across seven states and the Federal Capital Territory to enrol for digital skills training at no cost. The announcement was made via the official X account of the Benue State Government, @benuestategovt, which encouraged eligible young residents to apply without delay.
Eligible States and Target Audience
Residents of Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, and the FCT qualify for the programme, which is designed to give participants practical, in-demand digital skills and connect them with real employment opportunities upon completion. The iDICE initiative is a Federal Government of Nigeria scheme aimed at building digital skills and linking youths to employment, developed and run in partnership with state governments.
What the iDICE Programme Offers
According to the announcement, all applications are completely free of charge. The programme covers digital skills that are currently sought after by employers, with the goal of creating a direct pathway from training into jobs for participating youths. The broader objective of iDICE is to unlock the economic potential of Nigeria's technology and creative industries by equipping young Nigerians with the competencies needed to compete in a digital economy.
How to Apply and Programme Context
Interested applicants are asked to visit the official iDICE website to complete their registration. The application portal is open now, and the programme organisers have urged youths not to delay, given the significance of the opportunity for career development. The initiative forms part of wider federal efforts to address youth unemployment in Nigeria by building a pipeline of digitally skilled workers who can contribute meaningfully to the country's growing technology and creative sectors. This announcement follows the Federal Government's launch of the Digital Training Academy (DTA), a free skills programme targeting 32,000 Nigerians across the country's 36 states and the FCT, which went live on Monday, August 17, 2026, as part of the Federal Government's National Skilling Project.
