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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over the state of Nigeria’s economy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing a significant net outflow of foreign portfolio investment and rising government borrowing as indicators of declining investor confidence.

Speaking on Tuesday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the latest Nigerian Exchange data reflected challenges in the economy that required urgent policy attention.

According to the statement, between January and July 2026, foreign investors brought ?513.36 billion into the Nigerian equities market but pulled out ?779.43 billion, resulting in a net outflow of ?266.07 billion.

The statement noted that outflows exceeded inflows in each month during the period, and that the net outflow is about 11.7 times the ?22.68 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2023.

‘This is not merely an investment statistic. It is an indication of how investors currently view the economy,’ the statement said.

The statement further noted that the Federal Government increased domestic borrowing by 90.5 per cent to ?24.7 trillion in the first eight months of 2026, while government credit grew faster than credit to the private sector.

‘The result is that Nigerian businesses are finding it harder to access credit, while foreign investors are reducing exposure to the market,’ it said. ‘Local businesses are under pressure. Foreign capital is exiting. Government borrowing is rising. Food prices and transportation costs remain high, even as the administration continues to speak about ongoing reforms.’

Atiku said an economy cannot be said to be recovering when entrepreneurs struggle to access credit, manufacturers face high operating costs, households have reduced purchasing power, and investors are unwilling to retain capital in the country.

He urged the administration to focus on policy consistency, inflation control, predictable regulation and measures that support sustainable real returns for investors.

‘Nigeria requires an economic policy that restores confidence, lowers the cost of doing business, makes energy and transportation more affordable, encourages production and allows the private sector to drive growth, rather than relying excessively on government borrowing,’ the statement said.

The statement added that the fundamental difference between the current approach and Atiku’s proposed approach is a shift toward private-sector production and improved household affordability.

‘You cannot crowd out the private sector with borrowing, reduce consumer purchasing power and still expect to attract and retain investment,’ it said.

Stakeholders in the electricity value chain, including consumers, community representatives, electricity professionals, electricity service providers, and the regulator, gathered in Yenagoa to share ideas on improving electricity service delivery in Bayelsa State.

The event was the first BYERA Electricity Service Clinic, which gave participants the opportunity to present their complaints, seek solutions, addressed challenges affecting electricity supply, exchange information, among others.

The event, held at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, Ovom, Yenagoa, had the theme: ‘Working together to make reliable electricity a reality in the state.’

Delivering the opening remark, Austin Adigio, chairman of the board of BYERA, said reliable power is the engine for jobs, healthcare, education, and small-scale businesses that drive the economy.

Adigio maintained that as long as the light was stable, Bayelsa would prosper, making possible the realisation of the vision of the state governor, who christened his administration the Government of Prosperity.

The BYERA chairman called on participants, especially electricity consumers, to be open-minded in order to get solutions and answers to their electricity-related issues.

Dr. Rosalyn Dressman outlined the responsibilities of electricity generators, distributors, consumers, and the regulator, calling on consumers to exercise restraint in dealing with electricity components, as they are restricted to electricity facilities in their homes.

The place and role of the electricity customer were identified as indispensable in the electricity value chain by the resource persons at the clinic. They therefore emphasised that meaningful engagement is essential to improving efficient service delivery to customers.

The participants gained significant knowledge as electricity concepts among them, network performance, feeder upgrades and availability, band systems, energy capping, metering, billing systems, tariffs, and others, were broken down into terms that could be easily understood by the layperson.

There was also an interactive session, during which panelists responded to customers’ questions and concerns.

Resource persons at the event included General Mamager of BYEDC, Nosakhare Okoro; Chief Strategy Officer of PHED, Obinna Okeke; Head of Metering, PHED, Mr. Bonsomeh Sorgwe; Head of Customer Service, PHED, Mrs. Adanma Ugwuegbu and Head of Market, Competition and Rates of BYERA, Dr. Cameron Waigha.

The Kano State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Amin Little, has condemned the recent attack on journalists covering the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.

In a statement signed by his executive assistant, Adnan Mukhtar, Little described the incident as unfortunate and unacceptable, urging security agencies to demonstrate greater commitment to ending political thuggery in the state.

He expressed concern over the alleged involvement of politicians in recruiting and using thugs during political rallies, warning that such practices expose young people to criminal and immoral activities.

‘Politicians are guilty of recruiting and using thugs during political rallies, and I believe this is absolutely wrong. Such actions contribute to the destruction of the future of our young people by exposing them to immoral and criminal activities,’ he said.

Little also questioned the involvement of thugs in political activities, particularly at a time when the government is reportedly working to tackle thuggery, phone snatching and drug abuse.

‘It is important that we tell ourselves the truth. A government that claims to be fighting thuggery, phone snatching and drug abuse should not be seen sponsoring or encouraging thugs to attend political rallies,’ he said.

He stressed that political rallies should provide opportunities for political parties and candidates to present their programmes, engage citizens and seek their support rather than become avenues for violence.

‘Political rallies should be platforms for presenting ideas, engaging citizens, and seeking their support, rather than breeding grounds for violence and criminality,’ he added.

The ADC candidate extended his sympathy to the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), the affected journalists, and other victims of the incident.

Little assured the people of Kano that, if elected governor, his administration would operate a zero-tolerance policy towards political thuggery and other forms of violence.

He further pledged that his government would prioritise the protection of lives and property and create an environment where journalists and citizens could perform their legitimate activities without fear or intimidation.

Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA) is set to release the findings of the ninth Access to Financial Services in Nigeria (A2F) Survey at the official launch of the A2F 2026 Survey Report on September 16, 2026, in Abuja.

Conducted biennially since 2008, the A2F Survey remains one of Nigeria’s most comprehensive sources of demand-side data on financial inclusion, tracking how Nigerians use formal and informal financial services to meet daily needs, plan for emergencies, protect their future and cope with financial challenges.

The 2026 edition follows previous rounds conducted in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2023, providing more than 17 years of longitudinal data.

The survey captures both financial and non-financial data and has served as a source of information for financial services and development sector stakeholders, policymakers and regulators, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and National Pension Commission, in formulating policies and regulations.

Speaking on the significance of the survey, Chief Executive Officer of EFInA, Foyinsolami Akinjayeju, said, ‘Demand-side evidence at this scale is national economic infrastructure. Nine rounds have given Nigeria a continuous record of how households behave through reform, shock and recovery. This round goes further by examining what inclusion is delivering economically, and I expect regulators, providers and partners to hold their own targets against what it shows.’

According to EFInA, the 2026 survey has evolved to reflect changes in the financial services market while expanding its relevance and value to stakeholders.

The latest edition strengthens the link between financial and economic inclusion, particularly in the areas of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), agriculture and informal workers.

It also introduces more robust tracking of financial health, fraud prevention, climate change and resilience, as well as trust in financial services.

For the second time, the survey provides state-level data reporting representativeness, allowing for more granular analysis that can support state-level policy design, resource allocation and programme targeting.

EFInA Research Lead, Dr Oluwatomi Eromosele, said the changes were introduced to address questions that previous editions could not fully answer.

‘Previous rounds told us a great deal about who had access to financial services and what they were using. In 2026, we deliberately went further to understand whether that access is translating into greater resilience, economic participation and improved financial outcomes for Nigerians. We strengthened the Survey to examine not only what people use, but how well financial services are working for them, where vulnerability persists, and which groups and places are still being left behind. That gives policymakers and providers a much stronger evidence base for deciding what needs to change next,’ she said.

EFInA said the survey had, over the years, evolved from an institutional initiative into a national resource supported by stakeholders across the financial and development sectors.

The 2026 survey and its dissemination are supported by the Gates Foundation, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Global Environment Facility Small Grants Program (GEF SGP), Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), Moniepoint and Stanbic IBTC.

The National Launch will be held under the theme, ‘Access. Opportunity. Growth: Advancing Financial and Economic Inclusion for All Nigerians.’

The event will bring together senior government officials, regulators, development partners and other ecosystem stakeholders.

The programme will begin with a breakfast session featuring targeted breakout discussions on Climate and Agriculture, Women’s Economic Empowerment, and Financial Resilience and Vulnerability.

This will be followed by the report launch, including a high-level presentation of the findings and unveiling of the A2F 2026 final report.

EFInA will also hold the A2F 2026 Industry Engagement for financial service providers, investors and industry associations on September 25, 2026, in Lagos.

The Lagos engagement will focus on market insights and consumer behaviour trends to help industry stakeholders identify opportunities to design better financial products and services.

EFInA said the survey findings would be useful to stakeholders involved in designing programmes, developing financial products and determining where support is needed to deepen the financial services market.

The organisation added that the A2F 2026 Survey would provide an evidence base for decisions on financial and economic inclusion over the next two years.

The people of Woro and Nuku communities in the Kaiama local government area of Kwara State have asked governments to provide financial empowerment to rescued victims of banditry in the areas.

Speaking with journalists after a visit to ascertain the condition of some of the 163 rescued victims of banditry in the area, the community leader of Woro, Alhaji Umar Bio Salihu, said that the people need government support to find their feet again.

The community leader, who praised the government on some steps taken by the government to alleviate suffering caused by insecurity, said such steps had fostered peace and unity among the citizens.

‘Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is a God-fearing leader and knows where shoes pinch his people. As part of his administration’s commitment, he has constructed 10 new shops, the Chief’s Palace, restored electricity, repaired hand pumps and motorised boreholes, and renovated the healthcare centre to boost living standards’.

The community leader, however, implored the present administration to empower the victims financially in order to strengthen their businesses, asking government to construct other shopping complexes, etc.

The people applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and chairman of the council area, Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi Danladi Bio, on the security intervention following the recent killing of over 160 lives, and destruction of property worth millions of naira.

The monarch appreciated the federal government for the deployment of Army Battalion to curb the menace of the criminals.

The community leader, particularly, commended Governor Abdulrazaq-led administration for the support and contributions in addressing the security concerns affecting the area.

He also praised the governor for the feeding, medical treatment and financial support to the victims aimed at improving their well-being.

He thanked the security operatives comprising the Army, Police, NSCDC, Vigilantes, Forest Guards etc, for their efforts aimed at ensuring peaceful coexistence, while urging them to continue.

Also speaking, the community leader of Nukku, Mallam Ibrahim Shuaib Sanni, thanked the federal, state and local governments for their efforts on rescue of the victims.

He lauded the Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Shehu Muazu Omar and the entire Kaiama emirate for their support and positive contributions aimed at ensuring lives and property of citizens were protected.

Sanni also hailed the security operatives for their contributions toward safeguarding of lives and property of the people, appealing to them to sustain the tempo.

‘It is our fervent belief that continued support from the government and security agencies would help guarantee our safety at all times’.

Earlier, the Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Shehu Muazu Omar, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the entire Kaiama local government council for improved security aimed at protecting lives and property of the people.

The royal father commended the combined effort of the security operatives toward checking nefarious activities of hoodlums in the area.

‘The issue of security should not be compromised at all times because it fosters peace and tranquility in the society.

He, however, implored the government of Kwara State to continue with its appreciable roles towards ensuring security consciousness among people and provide financial support and other empowerment, completion of 20 shopping complexes and so on for the victims.

Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote’s longstanding relationship with his family.

The artiste made the revelation while speaking about his relationship with Dangote during a recent interview in Lagos.

According to him, Dangote had maintained a close relationship with his family for decades and had continued to offer him financial advice from childhood.

‘Aliko Dangote drove my mom home from the hospital when she gave birth to me,’ he said.

He said Dangote had remained consistent in advising him to save and manage his money whenever they met.

‘Anytime I see him, he still tells me, ‘David, save your money.’ He’s been saying that since I was a baby,’ he said.

Davido said Dangote’s advice had remained relevant as he navigated his career in the entertainment industry.

The ‘Fall’ crooner also described billionaires as ordinary people despite their enormous wealth, saying their lifestyles were often different from public perception.

He also said that Dangote was a close associate of his father, businessman Adedeji Adeleke, noting that the relationship between the two families had lasted decades.

The singer said his relationship with the billionaire businessman dated back to his childhood and has continued into his adulthood.

THE manner in which Nigeria’s state governors responded to questions concerning the management of funds accruing to their states following the removal of petroleum subsidy shows their utter lack of sincerity. Despite the fact that millions of Nigerians are currently experiencing the excruciating effects of inflation, high transportation costs, unemployment and declining purchasing power, the governors have offered the nation not an account, but a dismissal of obvious facts and an evasion of substantive issues. The submission, ‘That cannot be true. But we’ll leave that debate for another day,’ uttered by Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State in response to questions on governors’ stewardship and handling of the petrol subsidy removal largesse, is hardly the language of an accountable, responsible and social welfare-oriented government. It is the language of officials who would prefer that the books remain closed while citizens blindly trust their leadership.

The 36 governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), have rejected allegations that sub-national governments have failed to properly account for funds received after the removal of fuel subsidy. They have simultaneously endorsed the proposed National Affordable Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Transit Programme (NACTP), arguing that CNG could reduce transportation costs and bring relief to the ‘common man.’ While the second proposition may have merit, the first calls for serious scrutiny. As Shakespeare declares, ‘The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.’ Nigeria’s predicament is not merely the consequence of economic forces beyond the nation’s control; it is the product of choices made by individuals in government. The removal of subsidy was presented as a painful but necessary surgery that would ultimately make adequate resources available for all-round development. Nigerians should therefore expect that the enormous additional revenues accruing to governments would translate into tangible improvements in their lives.

Far from it. The country has witnessed a cruel paradox: government revenues have increased while the ordinary Nigerian citizen’s capacity to survive has diminished. Across the country, roads remain death traps. Public transportation is inadequate. Rural communities are frequently disconnected from economic centres. Local governments, constitutionally closest to the people, remain financially and administratively emasculated in many states. Poverty has deepened, businesses are struggling, and movement from one point to another has become an economic punishment.

Against this backdrop, the governors’ collective self-certification of their own accountability is grossly unacceptable. Accountability cannot be established by mere declaration; it must be demonstrated by evidence. On what exactly have the governors been spending the money? How much has each state received? What proportion has been spent on transport intervention, healthcare, education, infrastructure, social protection and other palliatives? How much remains? What independent mechanisms have audited the expenditure? Nigerians deserve answers to these questions, not the flippant assurances that the accusations ‘cannot be true.’ Indeed, the governors should understand that public scepticism is not an insult to government. It is an inevitable consequence of opaque governance.

Meanwhile, the governors’ enthusiasm for CNG is similarly deserving of more than rhetorical applause. Gas may indeed be cheaper than petrol, and converting vehicles to CNG could reduce operating costs, if the necessary infrastructure exists. But Nigeria must not repeat the old national habit of announcing solutions before constructing the foundations required to sustain them. Is CNG sufficiently available nationwide? Are there adequate refuelling stations? Can the national gas network support a mass transition to CNG-powered transport? What happens when thousands or millions of commercial vehicles seek such fuel simultaneously? Even now, reports of queues at CNG stations suggest that availability remains a significant constraint. The question is therefore simple: what happens when the whole country is told to embrace an alternative whose distribution infrastructure is still inadequate? It would be a tragic irony if petrol queues morphed into CNG queues.

Government must be honest about the scale of the transition. How many Nigerians currently operate CNG vehicles? How many commercial buses, taxis and tricycles have been converted? Who will finance the conversion? And will poor commercial drivers be expected to borrow money to convert their vehicles while passenger fares remain escalated? The Federal Government cannot escape responsibility either. The failure is not exclusively that of the governors. Government at every level has too often treated Nigerians as table-tennis balls, bounced from one institution to another while each authority disclaims responsibility for the hardship around them. Government must always be acquainted with the fact that economic shocks require visible intervention. During previous fuel-price increases, governments deployed buses to cushion the immediate impact on commuters. Such interventions were hardly a comprehensive economic policy, but they demonstrated an important principle: when government imposes pain in the name of reform, it must also practically provide a suitable balm to dull the pain. That balm is conspicuously missing today.

Nigerian governors should therefore abandon the triumphalism inherent in their latest pronouncements. They should sit down with organised labour, the private sector, transport unions, civil society and other stakeholders and develop a comprehensive post-subsidy social programme. Such a compact programme should include transparent accounting of subsidy-removal revenues, mass-transit investment, road rehabilitation, targeted support for vulnerable households, agricultural interventions, and a credible programme for strengthening local governments. Above all, Nigerians need measurable results. John F. Kennedy famously counselled that ‘the great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie – but the myth.’ The myth that more revenue automatically means better governance must be shattered. Money transferred to governments is not development. Development occurs when public resources become roads that can be travelled smoothly, schools that function, hospitals that heal, jobs that endure, and transportation that ordinary people can afford.

The governors may reject the charge of financial irresponsibility. They may insist that they have done nothing wrong. But in a democracy, the people are the ultimate auditors. And their verdict is increasingly visible – in empty pockets, crowded buses, abandoned roads, shuttered businesses and households struggling to feed. The governors should listen. For, as Chinua Achebe warned in his book The Trouble with Nigeria, ‘The trouble with Nigeria is simply and squarely a failure of leadership.’ That indictment remains painfully relevant till today. What Nigerians require now is not chest-thumping, political defensiveness or another grand programme wrapped in impressive acronyms. Nigerians require leadership that can account for every naira, anticipate every bottleneck, and deliver relief where it matters most. The governors have had their say. Now, let the evidence speak.

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has promised to equip homes across Nigeria with between 11 and 15 kilowatts of solar power within 11 months of assuming office if elected president in 2027.

Adebayo made the pledge on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, where he outlined his plans for tackling Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges.

He said his administration would establish solar-panel manufacturing plants across the country while training Nigerians in the installation, operation and maintenance of solar energy systems.

‘I promise that between 11 to 15 kilowatts of solar power will be put on every roof within 11 months,’ he said.

The SDP candidate said his interest in solar technology was not limited to policy proposals, claiming that he had previously experimented with the technology in his hometown and trained about 2,000 people in the sector.

‘I did an experiment in my hometown. I have about 2,000 people I trained on solar, because I manufacture the solar panels myself. I do lithium battery.

‘The only thing I haven’t got the technological power to do is the inverter. So I buy the inverter. I do the solar battery,’ he said.

Adebayo said Nigeria could partner with countries including China, Turkey and India to establish solar-panel manufacturing facilities, with local workers trained to manage the plants.

According to him, the proposed solar clusters would provide electricity for households while creating employment opportunities and reducing pressure on the national grid.

‘You put all of that in, and you generate employment, and you now generate up to 32,000 megawatts from these clusters that you do. Then you forget about it. I told them that this is the way we are going to manage the national grid.

‘National grid is a backup. In case a cluster fails, you will power from there,’ Adebayo said.

He also proposed greater government participation in strategic sectors of the economy, arguing that the state could invest in critical industries through operating and maintenance arrangements rather than leaving them entirely in the hands of private operators.

On the energy sector, Adebayo said his administration would prioritise domestic crude oil refining and intensify efforts to tackle oil theft, which he identified as major obstacles to energy security and economic growth.

He claimed that up to 900,000 barrels of crude oil were still being stolen, arguing that recovering the lost production would increase supply without imposing additional financial burdens on the government.

Adebayo further argued that public investment in sectors such as electricity and education could serve a dual purpose by improving essential services while creating employment for Nigerians.

He said workers employed in such sectors would earn incomes, thereby contributing to economic activity and improving household purchasing power.

Ghanaian streamer Emmanuel Addo Boatey, popularly known as Kwekuaddo, has responded to criticism that his growing profile has been driven largely by collaborations with established public figures.

Kwekuaddo said his livestreaming career had developed through a combination of independent programming and collaborations with other personalities.

The streamer, who began streaming consistently in 2025, has worked with personalities including Geh Geh, Medikal, Agradaa and Ebo Noah.

The collaborations have attracted attention to his broadcasts. Kwekuaddo said his livestream with Geh Geh peaked at about 11,000 live viewers and later generated more than 300,000 views.

The figures were provided by the streamer and were not independently verified.

However, Kwekuaddo said the attention had also attracted criticism, particularly claims that he relied on collaborations rather than developing original content.

‘They say all I do is collaborate but [I am] not doing my own thing,’ he said.

The criticism comes amid growing competition in the livestreaming space, where collaborations can help creators reach new audiences but can also raise questions about whether viewers will remain when high-profile guests are no longer featured.

Kwekuaddo said one of the most important aspects of his work was a programme he described as his ‘Court stream’, where he discusses relationship issues and attempts to resolve disputes brought before the broadcast.

He identified the programme as the biggest moment of his streaming career so far.

According to him, the format was part of his effort to develop content beyond celebrity appearances and personality-driven broadcasts.

Despite this, collaborations have remained an important part of his public visibility.

A livestream with Geh Geh, for instance, attracted attention partly because viewers wanted to hear the personality address questions about marriage after he had reportedly advised others against rushing into it.

Kwekuaddo said some of his guests also attracted public interest because they rarely appeared in conventional interviews.

‘They were talked about because most of them barely appear in interviews,’ he said.

For livestreamers, collaborations and original programming often overlap, with high-profile guests capable of drawing immediate audiences while recurring programmes can help creators retain viewers.

Kwekuaddo said his experience had taught him that public attention often came with assumptions about how a creator achieved success.

He also said he had changed how he responded to criticism, adding that he had learned not to ‘over explain’ himself online.

For now, the streamer faces the challenge of converting the attention generated by major collaborations into a sustained audience for his own programmes.

The global job market is shifting rapidly, and standard classroom chalk-and-talk learning is no longer enough to help teenagers compete internationally. Across the world, industries run on automation, data security, and intelligent systems.

Nigerian parents and educators have realized that waiting until university before exposing children to technical skills leaves them at a disadvantage.

Early exposure to machine learning, basic cybersecurity hygiene, and hardware engineering sharpens a child’s problem-solving skills and critical thinking before they even write their school-leaving examinations.

According to research from the World Economic Forum, technological literacy, analytical thinking, and cybersecurity awareness rank among the most crucial skills needed for the future of work.

In this article, Tribune Online examines the leading secondary schools in Nigeria that have invested heavily in modern innovation labs, practical coding bootcamps, and robotics training.

Greensprings School, Lagos

Greensprings School has positioned itself at the forefront of modern STEM education by embedding Artificial Intelligence and robotics directly into its weekly school timetable. The school partnered with leading technology firms through initiatives like the Next Robotics Legend program.

Students in both lower and senior secondary classes do not merely study computer theories on a chalkboard. They learn Python programming, build physical circuits with microcontrollers, and write code to control robotic assemblies in purpose-built innovation labs.

Corona Secondary School, Agbara

Corona Secondary School provides an expansive digital campus backed by a dedicated technology and robotics hub. The institution emphasizes that modern students must understand both software logic and the hardware infrastructure that supports it.

At Corona, learners engage in hands-on STEM electives where they test autonomous rovers and learn network safety essentials. Their comprehensive IT curriculum enables students to understand safe digital habits and basic cybersecurity principles from their junior secondary years.

Government Secondary School, Gwarinpa, Abuja

Proving that world-class technical education is not exclusive to high-fee private academies, Government Secondary School (GSS) Gwarinpa has gained international acclaim. The school’s dedicated robotics club, known as Team Bright Stars, represents a new wave of public education innovation.

Students from GSS Gwarinpa finished fourth globally and first in Africa at the prestigious Robotics for Good Youth Challenge in Geneva. Their students build functional AI prototypes, including agricultural robots and disaster response machines.

Grange School, Ikeja

Grange School has a longstanding tradition of academic excellence combined with a progressive extracurricular STEM and computing framework. The school introduces learners to computational thinking right from early key stages up through the British IGCSE programme.

Students at Grange work with robotics development kits, exploring sensor-based automation and competitive robotics. In parallel, students explore safe coding practices and ethical internet behavior, giving them a grounded start in digital security.

Atlantic Hall, Poka-Epe

Atlantic Hall combines pastoral boarding life with a deliberate commitment to modern educational technology. The school’s science and ICT suites feature facilities that support programming, data handling, and automated design.

Through dedicated tech clubs and summer engineering programs, students experiment with software creation, robotics kits, and data privacy principles. The focus is on encouraging students to transition from passive consumers of electronic media into active builders of digital solutions.

Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Lagos

Vivian Fowler Memorial College has consistently broken stereotypes regarding gender in technical education. The all-girls institution has made robotics, coding, and engineering design fundamental pillars of its extracurricular activities.

Students here have repeatedly represented Nigeria in international competitions, building functional prototypes that tackle challenges ranging from flood monitoring to waste management. Their learners also receive structured workshops on internet safety and basic defensive cybersecurity.

Children’s International School (CIS), Lekki

Children’s International School offers a modern, tech-forward learning environment equipped with maker labs and interactive computing rooms. The school adopts an integrated STEAM curriculum that encourages students to merge design with functionality.

CIS students learn programming languages such as Scratch and Python, and they regularly assemble modular robotics kits. The school’s digital literacy curriculum also addresses digital forensics and responsible data sharing.

Day Waterman College, Abeokuta

Set on an expansive, purpose-built campus in Ogun State, Day Waterman College provides top-tier facilities that support modern computer science. The school’s design and technology workshops are equipped to give learners genuine hands-on engineering experience.

Students are guided step by step through circuit assembly, mechanical modeling, and software writing. Tech-focused clubs on campus give teenagers early exposure to how algorithmic thinking and cybersecurity protect real-world systems.

Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja

Premiere Academy has invested in specialised ICT and electronics laboratories designed to nurture budding engineers and computer scientists. The boarding school offers structured weekend and after-school clubs dedicated to automation and robotics.

Learners at Premiere build simple autonomous devices and learn the basics of website creation, system administration, and internet hygiene. This balanced training gives them practical skills that carry over directly into tertiary computer engineering programs.

Louisville Girls High School, Ijebu-Itele

Louisville Girls High School has earned a national reputation for academic discipline and technological innovation. The school’s students regularly feature in national science and engineering fairs, showcasing inventive electronic projects.

The school equips young women with solid computational reasoning, microcontroller programming skills, and algorithmic logic. Students also learn the importance of network security and safe digital citizenship, setting a strong foundation for future careers in tech.