Education
Educating Every Nigerian Child Our Priority—Stanbic IBTC Trustees

Stanbic IBTC Trustees Limited, through the Stanbic IBTC Education Trust (SET), has made assisting Nigerian parents and guardians to secure their children and ward’s academic future one of her top priorities.
SET is a flexible and easy investment plan with long-term benefits that support parents and guardians striving to provide quality education for their children and wards.
With SET, parents and guardians can ensure the payment of their children and wards’ school fees as education-related expenses are directly effected by the institutions of learning, be it elementary to tertiary levels. This action ensures that unforeseeable events do not cause a disruption in their education which may negatively impact their future.
Education trust funds are invested in conservative-type instruments and professionally managed and administered by a reputable Corporate Trustee and Fund Manager.
Parents and guardians can also nominate their children and wards’ SET accounts as a beneficiary for their life insurance policies; a clear example is the Group Life Insurance Policy. Situations like this would ensure that the portion allocated to each child’s SET account is received and utilized for the child’s education. This has proven to be extremely beneficial if the child is a minor (under 18 years of age) or still in school.
Speaking about the positive impact of SET on the Nigerian child, Mr Charles Omoera, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Trustees Limited, said that the organisation understands the significant impact of quality education on every child and the positive effect it will have in shaping their future.
Mr Omoera urged parents and guardians to put in place SET for their children and wards to help them address any adverse circumstances likely to halt their education. He stated that parents and guardians must always strive to give their children and wards quality education to position them for rare opportunities attached to the benefits of having quality education.
Stanbic IBTC Trustees remains committed to ensuring that Nigerian children have access to quality education from elementary to tertiary education to help develop their minds and contribute meaningfully to society.
Education
Fidelity Bank Donates Books, Renovates Classrooms in Nasarawa

By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A block of classrooms at Aso Pada Government Secondary School, Mararaba in Karu local government area of Nasarawa State has been renovated by Fidelity Bank Plc.
The financial institution also donated some textbooks to the institution of learning as part of its support to education in Nigeria.
The gesture was through the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP), an arm of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.
FHHP is a scheme of Fidelity Bank that allows its employees identify community needs, raise funds, and receive matched support from the bank.
The donation in Nasarawa State was through the Elite Bankers class of inductees of Fidelity Bank, with the project funded with voluntary contributions from newly inducted staff.
At the handover ceremony, the Divisional Head of Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank, Mr Meksley Nwagboh, revealed that, “The school was selected due to its role in the development of Mararaba’s residents.”
According to him, “The school had not undergone renovation for the past fifteen years, and with support from the bank and pooled resources from our Elite Bankers class of inductees, this renovation is now possible.”
“We encourage the beneficiaries to put the facility to good use and reaffirm Fidelity Bank’s devotion to continue supporting quality education delivery across the length and breadth of our country,” he added.
Responding to the gesture from the bank, the Vice Principal for Administration at Aso Pada Government Secondary School, Mr Abdullahi Idris, appreciated the bank for the kind gesture and also lauded government efforts towards providing a better learning environment for the students of the school.
“Your investment in our school is an investment in the future of our nation. We are inspired by your commitment and look forward to a lasting partnership that will continue to uplift and empower our students. Let us continue to work together to build a brighter future for our children and community,” the educator stated.
Education
Tinubu Renames University of Maiduguri After Buhari

By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The University of Maiduguri in Borno State has been renamed after the late former president of Nigeria, Mr Muhammadu Buhari.
The higher institution of learning was renamed after the late Nigerian leader by his successor, Mr Bola Tinubu, on Thursday night.
The announcement was made by Mr Tinubu during a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting today at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Mr Buhari died on Sunday evening in a London clinic and was buried in his hometown of Daura in Katsina State on Tuesday.
Education
ATC Nigeria, ProFuturo Partnership to Benefit 5,600 Students, 34 Teachers

By Modupe Gbadeyanka
American Tower Corporation (ATC) Nigeria and ProFuturo Foundation have come together to distribute some educational materials designed to enhance digital access and learning opportunities for students and students in 11 schools from three of the 36 states of the federation.
Each of the educational pack contains a computer, tablets, router, projector, and other essential components and will boost digital literacy, financial education and vocational training for adults, and healthcare services.
The items are being distributed by the leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure and the global initiative for educational innovation through the Kukah Centre under the Digital Communities scheme.
The goal is to enhance the understanding of vulnerable school contexts to promote innovative teaching practices more effectively and to strengthen the digital transformation of education.
The 11 schools chosen are from Kano, Kebbi and Taraba States, with 5,600 children and 34 teachers expected to benefit from the programme.
“At ATC Nigeria, we are proud to support this impactful collaboration, which brings digital tools directly into classrooms.
“Through our collaboration with the ProFuturo Foundation, our Digital Communities program is expanding access to technology and equipping the next generation with the skills they need to thrive in a digital world,” the chief executive of ATC Nigeria, Mr Pieter Van Der Westhuizen, stated.
Also, the General Manager of ProFuturo, Ms Magdalena Brier, said the collaboration “reinforces the commitment of the two organisations against the digital divide and the education gap.”
“The alliance between ProFuturo Foundation and American Tower is a big step to improve educational opportunities for the most vulnerable.
“We are very honoured with their support for what we have been doing since 2016 and I continually think about each of the teachers, boys and girls who will benefit, because, together, we are going to contribute to transform their lives,” she added.
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