By Ayomide Otitoju The newly remodelled Christian Pelamourges Memorial Baptist Day Nursery and Primary School in Ewekoro, Ogun State, has been commissioned following a major upgrade undertaken by Lafarge Africa Plc as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The renovation project delivered new classrooms, a fully furnished computer laboratory, modern dining and toilet…
By Ayomide Otitoju Aliko Dangote Foundation, chaired by Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, has signed a ₦1.5 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bayero University Kano to provide scholarships for postgraduate students of the Dangote Business School. The initiative will allocate ₦300 million annually over five years to support eligible MBA, entrepreneurship, and management students,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to education and community development with the donation of learning materials to pupils in the Makoko community of Yaba, Lagos, under its Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP). The outreach, led by the Bank’s Legal Services Division, provided school bags, exercise books, writing materials, and other…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to education and youth empowerment with the renovation of an administrative building at Community Secondary School, Enugwuabo Ufuma, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The one-storey block, refurbished as part of the bank’s ongoing efforts to address infrastructural challenges in schools, was…
By Ayomide Otitoju Promasidor Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting education and child nutrition as the global community marks the International Day of Education, highlighting its sustained efforts to support learning and youth development across the country. The leading food and beverage company said it continues to enhance educational outcomes through the provision of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing access to quality education as the world marks the International Day of Education, underscoring its focus on sustainable learning and community development. In a statement to commemorate the day, the leading Nigerian food and beverage company said it continues to support education through…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and IE University Spain, through the IE Foundation, have launched a joint initiative to develop contract models grounded in European legal frameworks and aligned with Islamic finance principles, aimed at facilitating investment in startups. The initiative seeks to design financing instruments tailored to the needs of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) has released its MEST Africa AgriTech Report, detailing the technologies, startups, and trends reshaping agriculture across West Africa. Produced as part of the 2024 edition of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) in partnership with the Norwegian Embassy in Accra, the report highlights how local…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has announced its sponsorship of the Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025, unveiling a landmark initiative with the introduction of the event’s first-ever private premium seating area. As part of its participation, the bank is constructing a 500-seater premium bleacher designed to offer enhanced comfort, safety and an elevated viewing experience for…
