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Educatial to Enhance Learning, Teaching Using SaaS Platform

Educatial, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) educational platform designed to enhance the learning and teaching experience for all individuals – students and professionals alike has been launched in Nigeria.

L-R: President, National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools(NAPPS), Chief Yomi Otubela; Founder, Educatial, Mr. Francis Muofunanya; Council member, NIPR, Mrs. Nkechi Ali-Balogun and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Prof. Olujide Adekeye during a reveal Stakeholder Roundtable for Educatial Digital Platform in Lagos on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
The platform dubbed “one-stop shop for everything education” is built to revolutionize and democratize e-learning ecosystem as well as help to unlock the great potentials of Africa’s young population.
Mr. Francis Muofunanya, chairman and Founder of Educatial, speaking at the unveiling on Thursday, in Lagos, said that the platform will usher in quality and affordable education at all levels including primary, post-primary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.
He explained that they are committed to transforming the ecosystem for present and future generations of Africa’s young population.
According to him, “emphasis have shifted from predominantly physical classrooms as centres of learning to online classrooms in smart phones and other devices of the user.
“As more learning happens online, he said education is overwhelmed and in need of a learning ecosystem that provides a unified solution to all aspects of learning.
“Educatial was developed by indigenous systems engineers in response to this need.
“It is an exciting software-as-a-service ecosystem platform for the education sector focused on transforming learning for present and future generation.
“Educatial provides a ‘one-stop-shop’ including hardware, software, infrastructure, hosting and support. Our focus is on teaching learners how to learn, training professionals in career-focused skills and equipping educators for success”.
“We believe that Educatial will engage the youths and help them acquire the relevant skills that will empower them to play at the global stage and hence curb excessive migration to other developed countries otherwise known as japa in search of better education and good paying jobs”, he added.
Similarly, Mr Celestine Achi, a Digital Strategist, in his presentation titled: “What is Educatial” averred that Educatial was carefully curated for next-gen EdTech Ecosystem, with laser- focus on transformational learning for today and tomorrow students in Nigeria and beyond.
According to him, “At Educatial, we firmly believe that education can be a transformative force in the world.
“We have designed our Software-as-a-Service Ecosystem Platform specifically to help educational institutions build a stronger future and continually evolve to best serve their students and communities around the globe.
“Our commitment to transforming the education sector drives us to provide a comprehensive solution that meets all software needs in one place.
“Our platform is built to simplify the management of educational institutions, offering a suite of powerful software tools that streamline daily operations, improve student outcomes, and enhance the overall learning experience.
“We offer a range of software solutions, from student management systems and online learning platforms to digital libraries and parent communication portals. With our platform, educational institutions have everything they need to thrive in the modern world and provide their students with the best possible learning experience”.
Highlighting the key features of the platform, Achi noted that it offers a comprehensive, community-led learning ecosystem that can be used with or without an internet connection.
He added that Educatial has 22 unique solutions that stands out from other educational platforms, these tools according to him, were specially curated to enhance community-led learning.
He said, “We are committed to providing a one-stop-shop for all segments and sub-segments, simplifying the learning and learning administration process for all users.
“With Educatial, learners, teachers, administrators, and content creators alike can enjoy a seamless, hassle-free learning experience that addresses all their needs in one place.
“Whether you’re looking for a platform that provides online classes, community-led learning, or learning administration tools, Educatial is the solution you’ve been searching for”.
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NCAA Orders Airlines to Enforce $10,000 Currency Declaration Rule

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has ordered all international airlines flying into Nigeria to enforce the $10,000 currency declaration rule.
The authority said the rule is required for passengers to declare cash or negotiable instruments above the limit, as part of efforts to strengthen anti-money laundering compliance.
According to the NCAA, the directive, referenced as NCAA/CPD/ABV/298, dated 24 April 2025 seeks to address gaps in the enforcement of existing currency declaration obligations for inbound passengers.
This was announced in a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, via his official X account on Tuesday.
“International carriers must take two key actions, which include “Make inflight or pre-landing announcements informing passengers of their legal obligation to declare any currency or Bearer Negotiable Instruments exceeding $10,000 USD or its equivalent upon arrival in Nigeria.
“Distribute currency declaration forms onboard for passengers to complete before landing. The NCAA has received reports indicating that some airlines are yet to comply with this directive”, the statement read.
The NCAA said these requirements are consistent with international best practices and are vital to preventing the illegal movement of large sums of money across borders.
The Authority warned that full cooperation from international airlines is essential, saying, “Please note that the cooperation of all international airlines operating in Nigeria is critical to supporting the country’s efforts to align with global financial standards.”
Accordingly, the authority emphasised that full implementation of this directive, particularly as it concerns inbound passenger declarations, is of utmost importance.
“Compliance will be closely monitored, and non-compliant airlines will face appropriate sanctions,” it added.
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Appeal Court Nullifies Registration of ‘KPMG Professional Services’

The court of appeal in Lagos has asked the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to revoke the certificate of registration of “KPMG Professional Services”.
In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday, the appellant court granted the reliefs sought by KPMG Nigeria against CAC and KPMG Professional Services.
The judgment was read by Abdullahi Mahmud Bayero, the judge.
The two other judges are Abimbola Obaseki-Adejumo and A.M. Talba.
In 2002, KPMG Professional Services was registered as a company with CAC despite the existence of KPMG Nigeria, comprising its audit, tax, and consulting arms.
The KPMG Nigeria has long been registered in Nigeria before 2002.
KPMG Audit was registered in 1969, KPMG Tax Consultants in 1990, and KPMG Consulting in 1969.
Displeased with the registration of KPMG Professional Services, KPMG Nigeria approached the federal high court.
The consulting firm had argued that the name “KPMG Professional Services” was deceptively similar to its long-established identity.
In 2005, the lower court dismissed KPMG Nigeria’s case, citing an alleged merger between KPMG Nigeria and Akintola Williams Deloitte as reason the company could no longer assert rights to the name.
The lower upheld the second respondent’s (KPMG Professional Services) counterclaim and ordered that KPMG Nigeria’s name be struck off the CAC register.
The lower court had premised its decision on newspaper articles stating that KPMG Nigeria reportedly merged with Akintola Williams Deloitte.
Delivering the judgment, Bayero ruled that the lower court erred by relying on newspaper articles to ascertain that KPMG Nigeria allegedly merged with another company.
The judge said the documents showing the alleged merger were not presented before the lower court, and the form of the alleged merger could not have been known.
“In any event, the only branch of KPMG, if any, that entered into a merger with Akintola Williams as stated in the newspaper articles 18, is KPMG Audit,” the judge ruled.
“The other spheres were totally unaffected. It would therefore be wrong to state that the merger (which has not been shown to this Court) of KPMG Audit with Akintola Williams means all the other areas of business, including KPMG Consulting and KPMG Tax Consultants, also ceased to exist.
“Even if the Appellants (KPMG Nigeria) had ceased to do business as the Court seemed to have held, the 2nd Respondents (KPMG Professional Services) should not have been carrying on business until the Appellant’s certificate of registration is withdrawn or set aside.
“They cannot use the name until the Appellant’s certification of registration is withdrawn or set aside. They cannot use the name until the name is removed from the 1st Respondent’s (CAC) Register of Names.
“The 1st Respondents can only assign the name to the 2nd Respondents after first taking it away from the Appellants.”
The court ruled that CAC erred by registering KPMG Professional Services despite the existence of a business name, which is already registered.
The judge reversed the earlier ruling of the lower court and reaffirmed the primacy of statutory protection for existing business names under Nigerian corporate law.
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Air Peace Launches Abuja–London Heathrow, Gatwick flights October 26

Air Peace has announced the launch of direct flights from Abuja to London Heathrow and Gatwick airports, with operations scheduled to begin on October 26, 2025.
The airline said in a statement on Sunday that round-trip fares for the Abuja–London service will start from N1m, making it the first Nigerian carrier to offer direct connections from the capital to both of London’s major international airports. This was contained in a press release issued on Sunday by the airline’s spokesperson, Efe Osifo-Whiskey.
“Direct international flight services from Abuja to both London Heathrow and London Gatwick Airports, effective October 26, 2025.
“Air Peace becomes the first Nigerian carrier to offer direct services from Abuja to both of London’s major international airports, further solidifying its role as a leader in regional and intercontinental aviation.
“Travellers originating from any of Air Peace’s domestic destinations across Nigeria can now book through fares via Abuja to either Heathrow or Gatwick using a single ticket, eliminating the need for multiple bookings or baggage re-checks,” the statement read.
Similarly, the new route opens convenient access for inbound passengers from the UK to cities across Nigeria.
“Travellers from London can access multiple destinations across Nigeria using a single Air Peace ticket through Abuja every morning. These destinations are Lagos, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Benin, Warri, Owerri, Kano, Yola, Gombe and Asaba, for now. Other destinations will be added later,” Osifo-Whiskey stated.
Air Peace is also offering what it describes as unprecedented value in pricing and service.
Osifo-Whiskey said, “It provides a distinct competitive advantage, enabling passengers to travel between Nigeria and the United Kingdom with greater ease, efficiency, and value, due to the possibility of choosing multiple cities entry and exit points.
“Has the cheapest fares ever, starting from only 1 Million Naira round trip. Huge baggage allowance.”
The Abuja–London launch comes months after the airline began Lagos–London Heathrow flights, which started earlier in 2024.
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