More than 5,000 children who had dropped out of school are back in classrooms after an intervention by the Oando Foundation. The initiative, part of the foundation’s Foundational Learning Improvement Programme (FLIP), was piloted in 60 schools across Ebonyi, Plateau and Sokoto States. It provided literacy and numeracy support for early learners, alongside remedial classes
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has received the 2018 “CSR in Education” award from the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) for its support of basic education in conflict-affected Borno State. LCCI’s Director of Advocacy and Research, Dr Vincent Nwani, said the annual awards recognise organisations demonstrating best business practices, innovation, sustainability and positive
Lafarge Africa, a leading cement company, has donated two well-equipped libraries to secondary schools in Mfamosing, Cross River State. The lucky schools are Obutong Comprehensive High School and Government Secondary School, Akwa Ikot Effanga. At the handover ceremony, Mr. Abiodun Akingbade, representing the plant manager, said the company wants to support education and youth development
The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) company has deepened its commitment to education and community development with the commissioning of the second phase of its school infrastructure upgrade in Rivers State. In a statement signed by Sophia Horsfall, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, NLNG, it was confirmed that the transformation of Model Boys
Access Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading banks, recently held its 2025 UK Charity Polo Day at Guards Polo Club, Windsor, with a strong message: every child deserves the right to education. The event, held in conjunction with Fifth Chukker and UNICEF, raised funds to build schools in impoverished areas of Nigeria. As of the last
Rite Foods Limited has donated school supplies to approximately 2,000 pupils in 10 schools across Lagos, Ogun, and Abuja as part of its community outreach efforts. The donated items, including school bags and exercise books, were given to help children in poorer areas enhance their academic performance. The goal is to make learning easier and
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced that it will continue to support Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, in its academic growth efforts. UBA’s Regional Manager, Mr. Kabiru Yusuf, made this promise when he visited the Vice-Chancellor of ABU, Professor Adamu Ahmed, on Thursday, May 29 2025. He said the bank is committed to helping
