MTN Nigeria is now accepting applications from qualified Nigerians for its graduate development programme.

The programme offers a privileged experience that fast-tracks talented individuals into full employment roles at MTN.

A statement from MTN on the programme reads: "MTN’s Global Graduate Development Programme seeks to source, develop, and accelerate top graduates from across MTN’s footprint in Africa and the Middle East.

"The programme offers a privileged experience that fast-tracks talented individuals into critical roles at MTN.

"The MTN graduate development programme combines both formal development through the MTN academy, as well as on-the-job development through full employment and placement into a strategically aligned role.

"The formal component includes modules at MTN’s 3 regional learning centres, located in Southern, Northern and Western Africa."

MTN also revealed that selected candidates will have a chance to have work experience.

MTN added: "On-the-job development will take place locally where graduates are employed in MTN’s operating companies, and through job rotation.

"This will include in-role experience, varied interactions with the executive committees, mentoring, and coaching.

"The MTN graduate development programme offers top graduates a bespoke development and significant employment experience in a company that has and continues to shape this continent."

Requirements to quality for MTN graduate programme

Must have graduated with a minimum of a Second-Class Upper Division (2:1) or HND Upper Credit not earlier than 2022

Must have completed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) by September 2023 Must have a valid international passport

Deadline for the programme is Wednesday, 20 December.