{
  "id": 1728432,
  "title": "How Nigerians can learn AI, other high-paying tech skills for free",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/how-nigerians-can-learn-ai-other-high-paying-tech-skills-for-free",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-18T14:52:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/how-nigerians-can-learn-ai-other-high-paying-tech-skills-for-free/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government-backed Digital Training Academy in Nigeria offers free training in high-demand tech skills through partnerships with Coursera. The initiative, part of the National Skilling Project, aims to boost employability in the digital economy. Over 36,000 Nigerians will receive training in 10 skill areas, including software development, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, AI and machine learning, and more. The program is entirely sponsored by the government, eliminating costs for participants. To enroll, interested Nigerians can create an account using their National Identification Number and phone number, complete their profiles, and complete a pre-assessment. The academy, which currently offers 36,000 certificates, provides free learning licences and supports participants with internet access and devices across Nigeria.",
  "summary": "Nigerians can learn AI, machine learning, and other high-paying tech skills for free through the Federal Government-backed Digital Training Academy. Apply Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigerians-can-learn-ai-other-high-paying-tech-skills-for-free/",
  "key_points": [
    "Federal Digital Training Academy offers free tech skills training in Nigeria.",
    "Initiative part of National Skilling Project to boost digital economy employability.",
    "Over 36,000 Nigerians to receive training in high-demand areas like AI and cybersecurity."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "How Nigerians can learn AI, other high-paying tech skills for free",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/how-nigerians-can-learn-ai-other-high-paying-tech-skills-for-free-1731309",
        "published": "2026-08-18T15:06:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}