Financial Literacy Bootcamp Nigeria 2026

An Online Bootcamp

Saturdays, 24 October & 31 October 2026

About the programme

The Fin Lit Bootcamp Nigeria Edition is a free, two-session online bootcamp designed to equip up to 50 young Nigerians (ages 18–35) with practical financial skills they can apply immediately.

Participants will learn how to budget on irregular income, save and invest through platforms available in Nigeria, understand insurance and risk management, and practise virtual trading on a free simulation platform, all taught by local entrepreneurs and educators who volunteer their time and expertise.

Sessions will be taught by local Nigerian entrepreneurs (JP Attueyi and Ola Osunbiyi) who volunteer their time. This ensures content is grounded in real Nigerian experience, teachers who have navigated Naira volatility, built businesses in Lagos or Abuja, and used the same platforms participants will learn about.

Location & Format

Location: Online, live sessions via Google Meet
Schedule: Saturdays 24 October & 31 October 2026
Duration: Two morning (WAT) sessions × 4 hours
Suitable for: Students, Graduates, Professionals, Entrepreneurs aged 18-35
Language: English
Cost: Free to students

Bootcamp Content

Money Mindset

Budgeting for irregular income; the 50/30/20 rule adapted for naira realities; emergency funds; avoiding Ponzi schemes and fraud.

Saving, Investing & Insurance

Savings platforms (PiggyVest, Cowrywise); intro to equities and mutual funds; understanding insurance and why it matters; overview of Nigerian capital markets; reading stock charts; risk management.

Why Financial Literacy in Nigeria Matters Now

Nigeria has the largest youth population in Africa. Over 60% of Nigerians are under 25, and the median age is just 18. Yet financial literacy rates remain critically low: a survey from the Central Bank of Nigeria found that only 38% of Nigerian adults are financially literate, with even lower rates among young people and women. This gap has real consequences: rising consumer debt, vulnerability to Ponzi schemes and fraud, low insurance penetration, and limited participation in capital markets.

At the same time, Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem is booming. Platforms like PiggyVest, Cowrywise, Bamboo, Risevest, and Chaka now give ordinary Nigerians access to savings, investments, and global markets from their phones. The missing link is not access to tools—it is the knowledge to use them wisely.

How to Apply

Applications for the Financial Literacy Bootcamp are now open.

Places are limited and applications close on 30 September.