Standard Chartered introduces COVID-19 support for entrepreneurs

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Standard Chartered Bank has said it has launched new programme with Youth Business International, to support young entrepreneurs hit by the economic impact of COVID-19.

In a statement on Tuesday, it said the project was part of ‘Futuremakers’ by Standard Chartered, a global initiative to tackle inequality.

It stated, “YBI and Standard Chartered Foundation are working together to provide crucial support to over 33,000 underserved young entrepreneurs in six countries across Africa, Asia and Europe.

“In Nigeria, the project will be implemented by FATE Foundation.”

Speaking on the project, the Head...readmore