TICT Graduate Trainee Program 2026
Job Description
TICT Graduate Trainee Program 2026
Applications are open for the TICT Graduate Trainee Program 2026, which is designed for technically driven graduates seeking to develop practical capabilities in Nigeria’s maritime, port and logistics sector. The programme combines technical and operational training with exposure to a fast-paced container terminal environment.
Participants will build their analytical, problem-solving, teamwork and communication capabilities while learning about operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
About Tin Can Island Container Terminal Limited
Tin Can Island Container Terminal Limited (TICT) operates a container terminal at Tin Can Island Port in Apapa, Lagos. The company’s services include stevedoring, shore handling, barge and off-dock transfers, and other port and terminal operations.
TICT’s work involves the coordination of technical and operational activities connected with container handling and logistics. This makes the terminal environment relevant to graduates who want to understand how port operations are managed and improved in practice.
About The TICT Graduate Trainee Program 2026
The programme is intended to help graduates develop technical and operational capabilities through learning and work exposure in a terminal setting. Participants will be expected to learn quickly, adapt to operational demands and work with others in a collaborative environment.
The training focus includes the practical relationship between technical work, terminal operations, data-informed thinking, problem-solving and operational performance. Participants will also be expected to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and identify structured ways of supporting more efficient operations.
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Programme type: Graduate Trainee Programme
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Sector: Maritime, port operations and logistics
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Location: Tin Can Island Port, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria
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Work arrangement: On-site
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Eligible applicants: Male and female graduates
Graduate Trainee Role
The programme has one trainee pathway focused on developing graduates for technical and operational work within the terminal environment. The role combines learning, collaboration and support for operational improvement.
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Develop technical and operational capabilities during the trainee programme.
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Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to operational challenges.
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Support operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Work collaboratively in a fast-paced technical environment.
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Demonstrate adaptability, innovation, quick learning and willingness to develop.
Training And Development Areas
Participants will develop capabilities that support effective work in technical, operational and logistics settings. These areas include:
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Technical and operational understanding
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Analytical thinking and problem-solving
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Teamwork and communication
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Operational efficiency
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Continuous improvement
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Adaptability and innovation
The programme’s fast-paced environment requires participants to absorb new information, respond to operational challenges and apply what they learn to practical work. Graduates should therefore be prepared to combine technical interest with collaboration and disciplined problem-solving.
Relevant Digital And Analytical Skills
Preference may be given to candidates who have useful skills in digital, analytical or technology-related tools. These skills are relevant to the programme’s focus on analysis, operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
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Microsoft Excel
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Data analysis
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Artificial intelligence tools
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Digital applications
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Other relevant technologies
Applicants do not need to treat these skills as a substitute for the broader requirements of the programme. They are additional capabilities that may strengthen a candidate’s fit for work involving operational information, digital tools and structured improvement activities.
Eligibility And Requirements
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Applicants must be graduates.
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Applicants should be technically driven and interested in Nigeria’s maritime, port and logistics sector.
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Applicants must be prepared to participate in an on-site programme at Tin Can Island Port, Apapa, Lagos.
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Applicants should demonstrate analytical and problem-solving ability.
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Applicants should be willing to learn quickly and develop technical and operational capabilities.
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Applicants should be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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Applicants should demonstrate adaptability, innovation and willingness to develop.
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Skills in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, artificial intelligence tools, digital applications or other relevant technologies may receive preference.
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Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply.
What Selected Candidates Can Expect
Selected participants will receive technical and operational training in a working terminal environment. Their development will be connected to the practical demands of port and logistics operations rather than classroom learning alone.
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Exposure to technical and operational activities in a container terminal.
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Development of analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
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Opportunities to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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Experience supporting operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
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Practical development in teamwork, communication, adaptability and innovation.
Requirements
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Applicants must be graduates.
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Applicants should be technically driven and interested in Nigeria’s maritime, port and logistics sector.
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Applicants must be prepared to participate in an on-site programme at Tin Can Island Port, Apapa, Lagos.
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Applicants should demonstrate analytical and problem-solving ability.
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Applicants should be willing to learn quickly and develop technical and operational capabilities.
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Applicants should be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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Applicants should demonstrate adaptability, innovation and willingness to develop.
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Skills in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, artificial intelligence tools, digital applications or other relevant technologies may receive preference.
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Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply.
What Selected Candidates Can Expect
Selected participants will receive technical and operational training in a working terminal environment. Their development will be connected to the practical demands of port and logistics operations rather than classroom learning alone.
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Exposure to technical and operational activities in a container terminal.
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Development of analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
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Opportunities to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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Experience supporting operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
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Practical development in teamwork, communication, adaptability and innovation.