We are so proud of Bright Dikko, a Junior Achievement Nigeria alumnus who graduated recently form African Leadership Academy, South Africa. In 2016, Bright led Caro Favored College student company to win the National Company of the Year competition and the team later represented Nigeria at the African Company of
Archive for June, 2020
JA Nigeria Board Member Donates 20,000 Digital Devices Lagos Schools
In furtherance of its drive to move 1 million students to e-learning, First Bank Nigeria Plc, a Junior Achievement Nigeria Board Member, has donated 20,000 Roducate digital devices to schools in Lagos State. The Governor of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu while receiving the devices said “Our vision to reform
JA Nigeria continue its Virtual Conversation Series
In the month of May, we hosted two virtual conversations, engaging seasoned experts on various topics to the benefits of our stakeholders. The first conversation was with Isioma Coker, an experienced HR professional. She gave practical tips on how young professional and corporate entities can navigate this period successfully while
COVID-19: How JA Nigeria Students are Protecting Onitsha Community Dwellers
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, Junior Achievement Nigeria (JA Nigeria) students, including volunteers, have been at the forefront of playing strategic roles to ameliorate as well as cushion the effect of the pandemic. One of our student companies – Government Tech Junior Achiever Company in Onitsha, Anambra State –
Alumni Spotlight: Femi Taiwo
We are always proud of our alumni! One of such alumni is Femi Taiwo, Executive Director, LEAP Africa. Under his leadership in LEAP Africa, through its network of social innovators and alumni members, they have been able to provide relief to the most vulnerable and underserved communities in Nigeria, reaching
Prudence Foundation launches ‘Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home’
In a bid to equip young people with financial literacy skills even in this period, Prudence Foundation has launched ‘Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home’ Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home is an online repository of Cha-Ching resources that parents can use to engage their kids at home on the Cha-Ching content. Cha-Ching is
JA Nigeria Digital Programs
As part of measures to keep our students learning with extended school closures, the JA Nigeria team has added exciting new digital programs and taken the flagship Company Program online. With your support, we can leverage technology to engage as many students as possible and ensure that no student is
Volunteer Spotlight: Nnorom-Dike Obinna
Nnorom-Dike Obinna Victor is a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and he currently volunteers with JA Nigeria teaching one of our financial literacy programs. Program volunteered for: Company Program, Global giving Tuesday (2019), Prudential Financial Program (Chang-Chin) What was your motivation for volunteering with JA Nigeria: I’ve