Pastor Emmanuel Iren, Founder and Lead Pastor of Celebration Church International (CCI), has launched Propella Schools, the church’s first free school, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The school, officially commissioned on Monday, September 15, began classes with about 80 students. It aims to provide quality education at no cost to children from underprivileged backgrounds. Pastor Iren
Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has pledged two major interventions to support the Ilorin Central Juma’at Mosque, its Board of Trustees announced on Sunday. Speaking at the mosque premises, Board Secretary Alhaji Shehu Abdulgafar said Dangote will fund the construction of a 250-bed ultramodern hostel for the University of Ilorin, valued at ₦1.1 billion.
Governor Peter Mbah’s Smart Green School project in Enugu State, designed to upgrade primary and secondary education in all 260 wards, is scheduled to kick off on September 22, 2025. However, there are concerns that not all the schools will be ready. For instance, in Ogwu-Obollo, Udenu LGA, PDP leader Hon. Hillary Onah said the
With schools struggling under chronic underfunding and low teacher morale, a brewery-backed initiative is stepping in to fill the gap. The Maltina Teacher of the Year award, now in its 11th year, continues to recognise educators and enhance school facilities, underscoring the increasing role of private firms in supporting public education. At a recent stakeholders’
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is in talks with Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria and the African Institute for Solutions and Development (AISD) on a new partnership to boost the quality of basic education in Nigeria. UBEC’s Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, announced the discussions on Friday via her official X account after meeting
Solicitude Beyond Borders Foundation (SBBF), an organisation providing basic education and skills acquisition for out-of-school kids and unemployed youths, has partnered with the Obidient Movement. In an interview, Slater Christopher, SBBF Founder, said the partnership is to train and engage grassroots youths. He noted, “We understand that real governance and building of a good society
Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, has launched new classroom blocks in Abam, Abia State. While speaking at the commissioning on Saturday, July 26, 2025, Osonwa emphasised that education is a priority for him. He also appreciated the residents of the Abam Community for their unwavering support. Osonwa vowed to advocate for more
Dr. Bamidele Onalaja and his wife, Tolulope Onalaja, are leveraging their real estate success to transform lives through education. The couple, founders of RevolutionPlus Property Company, one of Lagos’ leading real estate firms, are committed to providing free, quality education to underprivileged children in Ikorodu, Lagos. Through their nonprofit, the Chris Bamidele Onalaja Foundation (CBOF),
Deborah Adewale, Impact Officer of the Global Shapers Ota Hub in Ogun State, has represented Nigeria at the 2025 Global Shapers Annual Summit held at the World Economic Forum headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Selected by the leadership of the Ota Hub, Adewale was among 500 young leaders from over 150 countries who gathered from July
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commissioned the newly renovated Christ Assembly Nursery and Primary School in Ajegunle, Lagos. Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), led the commissioning ceremony on Thursday, July 17, 2025. In his remarks, Adeniyi mentioned that the Tincan Island Port Command executed the project, describing it as a sign of
