Twim Institute is a Training Service Provider under the IDEAS TVET initiative of the Federal Ministry of Education, supported by the World Bank. In our first cohort we trained 100 young people in Creative Media Production over six months, free of charge to them. Sixty earned a national skills certificate, and more than 50 have already earned income from their new skills.
100
Young people trained
6 months
Training and internship
60
NABTEB Level 2 NSQ certificates awarded
50+
Graduates earning from their skills
About the IDEAS Project
IDEAS stands for Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills. It is a Federal Government project, implemented by the Federal Ministry of Education with World Bank support, that strengthens technical and vocational education across Nigeria.
Under its TVET initiative, accredited Training Service Providers deliver tuition-free, competency-based training aligned with the National Skills Qualification framework. The aim is employable, market-relevant skills for young Nigerians.
Our Programme: Creative Media Production
Trainees at Twim Institute learned the full media production workflow in our School of Media Arts studios, covering photography, video production, sound, editing and storytelling, alongside entrepreneurship and the business of media.
The programme served young people from semi-rural communities with little prior access to professional equipment or training. It was designed so that someone starting from zero could finish with a portfolio and a recognised certificate.
How the Programme Ran
| Phase | Period | What happened |
|---|---|---|
| Core training | October 2025 to January 2026 | Studio and field training on campus |
| Internship | February to March 2026 | Work placements with media organisations |
| Assessment | April 2026 | National Skills Qualification assessment |
Internship Partners
Trainees completed placements with working media organisations, including:
- Dominion Television
- Calidad Studios
- Noble 107.1 FM
- Twim Studios
Certification
Successful trainees were awarded the NABTEB National Skills Qualification (NSQ) Level 2 in Creative Media Production. The NSQ is a national, competency-based certificate that shows an employer what the holder can do.
Outcomes
- 100 young people trained in Creative Media Production.
- 60 passed the national assessment and were certified.
- More than 50 have earned income during or after the programme, through freelance work, employment or their own media businesses.
Next Cohort
Want to hear about future IDEAS TVET cohorts at Twim Institute? Send us a WhatsApp message on +234 9033279205 or email info@twiminstitute.com and we will let you know when applications open.
You do not need to wait for a funded cohort. See our School of Media Arts programme and Scholarships.
Apply to the School of Media Arts Chat on WhatsApp
For Partners and Employers
We welcome organisations that can host interns, hire graduates or sponsor trainees. Contact info@twiminstitute.com.