Federal Government MSME Procurement Training Programme 2026: See How To Apply

The Federal Government of Nigeria has opened applications for the Nigeria Public Procurement Certification Programme (NPPCP), a digital training initiative designed to equip individuals and businesses with practical knowledge of government procurement procedures. Supported by the World Bank-backed Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project, the programme aims to improve procurement capacity and help Nigerian businesses prepare to compete for government contracts. The training is free, with certification opportunities available to participants who meet the relevant requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in online procurement training modules.
• Learn how to identify public procurement opportunities.
• Develop knowledge of competitive bidding and procurement procedures.
• Understand government contract documentation and obligations.
• Complete relevant quizzes and training assessments.
• Meet the applicable requirements for certification.

Requirements:

• Open to eligible individuals and businesses interested in public procurement.
• Nigerian nano, micro, small and medium enterprise owners and representatives are among the target beneficiaries.
• Public and private sector workers interested in procurement can participate.
• Unemployed individuals interested in developing procurement skills may apply.
• Members of civil society and international organisations may also benefit.
• Applicants must satisfy any additional registration and certification requirements specified on the official platform.

Benefits:

• Free online procurement training.
• Access to digital learning modules, quizzes and practical examples.
• Opportunity to obtain procurement certification upon meeting the relevant requirements.
• Flexible learning accessible through smartphones, tablets and computers.
• Improved understanding of government procurement and competitive bidding procedures.
• Opportunity to strengthen business readiness for government contracting.