Lagos Business School Young Talents Programme (YTP) 2026

Lagos Business School is inviting applications from suitable candidates for its 2026 Young Talents Programme (YTP). The programme brings together high-potential individuals for an intensive two-day, in-person learning and leadership experience focused on preparing participants for life and career opportunities beyond academia. Interested candidates should possess a First Class or Second-Class Upper Degree (or equivalent) and must be under 30 years old at the time of application.

Lagos Business School (LBS) is the graduate business school of Pan-Atlantic University. LBS was founded on inspiration from the teachings of St Josemaria Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei. LBS offers academic programmes, executive programmes, function-specific seminars, and custom executive programmes in management education that transform individuals, organisations, and business practices in Africa and beyond. Our programmes also stand out because of their emphasis on professional ethics and service to the community.

About the Programme

The Young Talents Programme (YTP) is a highly selective talent development initiative designed to identify, develop, and connect outstanding young graduates across Nigeria. The programme brings together high-potential individuals for an intensive two-day, in-person learning and leadership experience focused on preparing participants for life and career opportunities beyond academia.

YTP challenges participants to think critically, collaborate in teams, develop capstone projects, and present innovative solutions to real-world problems. The programme goes beyond traditional training by combining academic excellence with professional exposure, leadership development, and career positioning.

At its core, YTP is built on three pillars:

Mentorship: Participants receive faculty-led and professional mentorship that continues after the programme through structured team-based mentoring lasting approximately six months.
Talent Development: The programme stretches participants beyond their academic comfort zones, helping them build leadership capacity, problem-solving skills, and future-ready competencies.
Talent Sourcing: YTP serves as a pipeline for identifying exceptional young talent for advanced academic opportunities, research pathways, and recruitment by partner organisations and sponsors.
Participation is highly competitive, with about 50 participants selected annually from a large national applicant pool. The programme targets young graduates who demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership potential, and readiness for accelerated growth.

For the past decade, Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University Young Talents Programme (YTP) has been a launchpad for some of the brightest young minds across Nigeria and Africa, connecting them with the world of business, leadership, and impactful career paths.

Now in its 11th edition, YTP 2026 offers high-performing recent graduates an exclusive opportunity to explore business education, engage with thought leaders, and discover postgraduate pathways at LBS.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online