Education

Zenith Bank's ICT Push: Empowering Nigeria's Youth

Zenith Bank Plc, led by CEO Dame Adaora Umeoji, is transforming Nigerian youth through ICT education initiatives. From sponsoring Microsoft Office Specialist World Championships,where Nigerian student Katherine Eta placed 3rd globally in 2017,to donating computer centers in rural areas like Dutse, Jigawa, and universities such as Lagos State University, the bank bridges the digital divide. Broader efforts include school renovations, vocational training in Maiduguri and Taraba, financial literacy programs, youth banking products like ZECA accounts, and Pad-a-Queen for girls' menstrual health, aligning with UN SDGs for quality education and gender equality.

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Why Poverty Crushes Learning in Nigeria

Nigeria faces a severe learning crisis where poverty denies millions of children basic nutrition, health, materials, and stable environments needed for education. It causes poor attendance, low performance, psychological stress, and perpetuates intergenerational inequality. Long-term effects hinder economic growth, while solutions demand infrastructure investment, school feeding, teacher training, and poverty reduction.

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NECO's 25th: CBE Launch to Crush Exam Cheats

At its 25th anniversary in Abuja, Nigeria's NECO announced the rollout of Computer-Based Examinations (CBE) later this year to combat exam malpractice via real-time monitoring. Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa praised NECO's role in secure assessments and 21st-century skills. Registrar Prof. Dantani Wushishi highlighted the body's evolution from trust issues to international recognition, now conducting exams in eight countries with online registration and timely results.