STAR Academy Graduate Trainee Programme 2026 (Cohort 6) for Clean Energy and Infrastructure Finance Professionals
The STAR Academy Graduate Trainee Programme 2026 is a flagship talent development initiative of Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company (InfraCredit), designed to build a strong pipeline of project finance professionals for Africa’s clean energy and infrastructure sectors.
About InfraCredit
InfraCredit provides local-currency credit guarantees that enhance the credit quality of debt instruments issued to finance eligible, creditworthy infrastructure projects in Nigeria.
The organisation was established to address a major gap in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem: the limited availability of long-term capital required for infrastructure projects to achieve commercial success, as such funding is largely unavailable within the domestic banking market.
Through its guarantees, InfraCredit acts as a catalyst for mobilising long-term investments from pension funds, insurance companies, and other institutional investors.
This approach helps deepen Nigeria’s debt capital markets while encouraging pension fund participation in long-term infrastructure financing.
Programme Overview
As part of its commitment to strengthening Africa’s project finance and clean energy talent pipeline, the STAR Academy has expanded beyond Nigeria and now welcomes high-potential candidates from selected African countries.
The programme is designed to equip participants with:
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Practical project and clean energy finance expertise
- Essential professional and soft skills for long-term career growth
Programme Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Eligible Countries
Applications are open to candidates from:Â Nigeria, Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Also Apply:Â Call for Applications: HP She Code Africa Scholarship 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- A quantitative or analytical background in finance, engineering, sciences, social sciences, or accounting
- Candidates with qualitative backgrounds such as law, architecture, or the arts are also encouraged to apply
- Professional qualifications are an added advantage
- 0–2 years of work experience
Application Deadline: 5 January 2026
