Applications are open. They close on Monday, 16 November 2026
Put AI to work in your business.
Creative AI for Business is a free, live online programme for Nigerian business owners, founders, creatives, executives and developers. Over twelve weeks you learn the tools, use them on your own business, and build something you can show.
The AI Academy Nigeria is sponsored by Meta, in collaboration with 3MTT, NITDA/NCAIR and FMCIDE, and implemented by RAIN (Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria), www.rainigeria.com
- Applications
- 3 Nov 2026 to 16 Nov 2026
- Classes
- 20 Nov 2026 to 20 Feb 2027
- Format
- Live online, three evenings a week
- Places
- Free, limited to 240
Who it is for
People already running something, or about to, who want to use AI now rather than read about it.
- Business and SME owners
- Startup founders
- Executives and managers
- Creative and digital professionals
- Experienced developers
You need a laptop, a reliable internet connection and the time to attend the live classes.
The programme
Everyone learns together and moves through four stages.
- From 20 Nov 2026
Foundations
How AI works, using it responsibly, and putting it to work on your career, your writing and your content, through to turning an idea into a business plan and a first prototype. Taught on the AI 101 curriculum developed for Meta.
- December
The Ideathon
Each team works up a business idea with a mentor and pitches it to judges at the Ideathon final.
- December to January
Creative AI for Business
Five practical modules: building your brand story and voice, spotting trends and making content that travels, producing images, video and voice, reaching people in Nigerian languages, and communicating well with customers, staff and investors. Each one covers the ready-made tools and how to build your own.
- February
The Hackathon
Teams build an AI product or campaign with mentors over three weeks and present it at the Grand Finale.
When classes hold
Classes are live on Google Meet, with some sessions in RAIN's Virtual Universe platform. Recordings are available if you miss one.
All times are West Africa Time. There are no classes over Christmas and New Year, or on the two election Saturdays.
Places are limited
There are 240 places. Every application is scrutinised, and places go to applicants with a real business, project or role and a clear problem they want AI to help with.
Certificate
A certificate is issued to participants who complete the programme and meet the attendance and assessment requirements.
Apply now
Applications close on Monday, 16 November 2026.
Places are limited and every application is scrutinised. Create an account, confirm your e-mail address and fill in the application form. Shortlisted applicants receive an offer of admission by e-mail and become participants when they accept it.