2017 Global Philanthropy Forum Conference Our Executive Director, Mrs. Simi Nwogugu was at the 2017 Global Philanthropy Forum (GPF) Conference that held in Washington D.C from 18th – 20th April, 2017 where she led a conversation on Philanthropy in the Global South (Africa, Latin America and Asia). In attendance were
2017 GPF Conference
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NIGERIA STEM INNOVATION CAMP 2017
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NIGERIA HOSTS STEM INNOVATION CAMP – ORACLE ACADEMY STUDENT HACKATHON. As part of its commitment to building a bridge between the classroom and the workplace, Junior Achievement Nigeria, in collaboration with Oracle Academy Nigeria, hosts a 3-day STEM Innovation Camp – Oracle Academy Student Hackathon – for 50
GMW 2017 – LEARN, SAVE, EARN!
On Thursday 30th March, 2017, MD/CEOs and top executives of 29 banks and financial institutions across the nation visited over 800 schools in 36 states to teach financial literacy curriculum provided by Junior Achievement Nigeria. Over 80,000 students were impacted through Junior Achievement Nigeria’s cutting-edge curriculum based on this year’s
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2017 – BE BOLD FOR CHANGE
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Wednesday 8th, March, 2017, Junior Achievement Nigeria is partnering with some of Nigeria’s most influential women to impact students through financial literacy. In commemoration of the 2017 International Women’s Day celebration themed “Be Bold For Change”, Junior Achievement Nigeria partnered with some of the nation’s
#SMWLAGOS2017 – SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK
JAN RIDES ON INNOVATION & INGENUITY AT #SMWLAGOS Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) was a key participant during innovation session of Social Media Week Lagos. The winners of the 2016 National Company of the Year Competition, Innovative Minds of Caro Favored College made a presentation of their invention on First Bank
VENTURE IN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (VIMP) 2017
FOCUS: A VALID KEY TO SUCCESS! At midday Sunday 19th, February, 2017, all 50 participants of the Venture in Management Program (ViMP) 2017 arrived from different locations across Nigeria. The lead chaperon for the group, Mr. Adegbola Abiodun, Senior Programs Manager, JAN and other JAN staff were on ground to
JAN Awards Dinner “Partnering to Drive Change”
On Tuesday 13th December, 2016, all friends, partners, volunteers, trustees, alumni, and staff of Junior Achievement Nigeria were duly represented at the JAN 2016 Awards Dinner. The event was aimed at honoring individuals and organisations who have made outstanding contributions to JAN over the course of the year. Our host
National Company of the Year Competition #NCOY2016
National Company of the Year Competition #NCOY2016 Photos: Student Presentations Region | South West Location | Lagos School | Caro Favored College, Ajegunle Company Name | Innovative Minds Company Executives Diko Bright – President Anthanesius Virginia – Managing Director Ifedora Chiamaka – VP Finance Ogechi Amadi – VP Human Resources Engr. Kelechukwu
After Brexit And The Election Of Trump: What’s At Stake For Nigerians Abroad? By Simi Nwogugu
Last month, my 5-year-old daughter fell off the monkey bars at her school and broke her wrist. I was told by our family doctor to take her to what he believed to be one of the best private hospitals for orthopaedic emergencies in Lagos. An x-ray at the hospital confirmed