{
  "id": 1692616,
  "title": "Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited Partners Junior Achievement Nigeria to equip over 600 young Nigerians with critical digital skills",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/standard-chartered-bank-nigeria-limited-partners-junior-achievement",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T10:47:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/18/standard-chartered-bank-nigeria-limited-partners-junior-achievement-nigeria-to-equip-over-600-young-nigerians-with-critical-digital-skills/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria has joined forces with Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) to offer a Digital Bootcamp Program aimed at supplying over 600 young Nigerians with essential digital skills. This initiative is designed to prepare participants for the fast-paced digital economy, offering hands-on training in various high-demand areas such as project management, data analysis, cybersecurity, UI/UX design, IT support, and digital marketing. The 10-day bootcamp will take place in key locations including Ondo, Abuja, Rivers, and Kaduna States, targeting graduates, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, women, and young people from low-income communities. The program aims to address skills gaps and enhance employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in Nigeria's growing digital economy. The Standard Chartered Foundation's support aligns with their goal to improve youth employability and economic participation by equipping underserved young people with the necessary skills to succeed in the future workforce. The initiative will also provide Standard Chartered employees with the opportunity to volunteer through the Bank’s Skills-Based Volunteering programme, enabling them to mentor participants and contribute directly to developing Nigeria's next generation of digital talent. Olaolu Akogun, Acting Executive Director of JAN, praised the partnership for creating lasting impact, while Joke Adu, Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand & Marketing at Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, emphasized the importance of addressing skills gaps to strengthen Nigeria's digital talent pipeline. As a global banking group with a presence in 55 dynamic markets, Standard Chartered is committed to advancing economic inclusion and supporting community initiatives that create sustainable social impact through education, employability, and entrepreneurship.",
  "summary": "Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has partnered with Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) to expand access to digital skills training for young Nigerians through a comprehensive Digital Bootcamp Program designed to prepare participants for the rapidly evolving digital economy. The program will provide intensive, hands-on training to more than 600 young people across key locations including […]…",
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}