Hantec Trader Partners with Investonaire Academy to Boost Financial Literacy and Youth Empowerment in Nigeria

Hantec Trader, the global prop trading brand backed by Hantec Group, has announced a new partnership with Investonaire Academy, a financial education organisation in partnership with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Youth Development. This collaboration aligns with the government’s ongoing initiative to train 100,000 Nigerian youths annually in financial literacy, forex awareness, and practical money-management skills.

The importance of this national effort has been highlighted in recent media coverage, with the Honourable Minister of Youth Development noting that “financial literacy is key to survival in the present-day world.” The initiative aims to equip young Nigerians with real-world knowledge they can use to build confidence, self-reliance, and long-term economic stability. (Gazette NG; Independent Nigeria). The program has also received high-level governmental support, with Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, who oversees Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, in attendance and lending his support to the initiative.

Through this partnership, Investonaire Academy will lead nationwide engagement and community outreach, ensuring that young people across different regions gain access to the program. As part of the collaboration, Hantec Trader will complement these efforts by providing structured training, foundational market education, and evaluation support that helps participants understand financial markets in a practical and approachable way.

This combined strategy creates a meaningful bridge between education, empowerment, and opportunity. With Nigeria’s youth population recognised as one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing in the world, the initiative offers young people a valuable chance to build the financial skills they need to thrive.

"Nigeria’s youth have an incredible drive to learn, grow, and succeed. By joining hands with Investonaire Academy, we’re helping young people access the kind of financial education that can genuinely change lives. This partnership is about giving them the knowledge and confidence they need to take control of their financial future. We’re proud to support a national initiative that puts education and empowerment at its core." - Bashaar Gokal, Director of Operations, Hantec Trader

"Our mission has always been to empower young Nigerians with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in a fast-changing economy. Partnering with Hantec Trader allows us to deliver high-quality financial education at scale and give youth a structured path to develop real financial capability. Together with the Ministry, we are creating opportunities that will positively impact communities for years to come."— Sebastien Sicre - COO of Investonaire Academy

Backed by over 35 years of Group’s global financial heritage, Hantec Trader has long supported initiatives that promote financial inclusion and accessible learning in emerging markets. This new partnership with Investonaire Academy reflects a shared commitment to nurturing a more informed and financially capable next generation.

Together, Hantec Trader, Investonaire Academy, and the Ministry of Youth Development are working toward a single goal: empowering young Nigerians with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to create a brighter future for themselves, for their families, and for Nigeria.