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UGRL Produces 18 Young Microsoft Office Specialists
United Global Resources Limited (UGRL) a leader in ICT training solutions in Partnership with leading private schools has trained and produced among the youngest 18 Microsoft Office Specialists in Word 2010. These students from Grade 4 and 5 are from various partner schools and have made the country proud at this tender age of 8 -11 years.
Mr. Sunil Dhanuka, MD of UGRL stated that “Over the years UGRL in conjunction with its partner schools has certified over 100 primary & secondary students of various age groups at the school level making an impact in the educational sector. The training provided in schools would be of great value to them not just within but outside the country as they have passed International exams. The need to inculcate ICT in the curriculum in Primary and Secondary Schools has become imperative considering the pace at which ICT is affecting our lives”
He further stated that a Microsoft Certification is an industry standard that is recognized and can help open doors worldwide along with preparing students for life after school.
MOS certification is among the leading IT certification in the world. More than 1 million MOS exams are taken every year in over 140 countries. As partners to Microsoft, UGRL was positioned to Train and certify students to play an essential role in preparing IT professionals for the evolving world.
The Head of School of Role Model, Mrs. Adesimbo Banjo said that the partnership has led to remarkable growth in pupils interest in ICT, along with pupils impressive performance in ICT competitions and International Exams.
While Mrs. Celine Nwosu the proprietress of Early Advantage School said that the relationship with UGRL has been rewarding and beneficial to the school as it has provided her school with complete computer teaching solution.
The students that passed included Ogudoro Godswill, Olojede Moyosore, Bankole Morinsola, Nwandu Kachi, Nwosu Chinedu, Okoro Marovieno, Ofuyatan Noel, Omokorode Inioluwa, Okonye Michael, Ibeh Chidi.
Others include Okoro David, Ajayi Mofinfoluwa, Nwoke-Mike Chiamaka, Obianaga Chukwu Ezugo, Tunde-Oladipo Jomiloju, Kio West Leslie, Orji Benedict.
This great achievement by the students was as a result of UGRL’s commitment to quality IT training education. Partnership with schools like Halcyon International School, Role Model School, Childline Private School, The Lord Seeds Children School, Vicsum Private School, Lea-Valley School, Alphasmart School, Ezekiel Primary School, Early Advantage Montessori School, Apostolic Faith Secondary School etc has thus yielded this result.
Mrs. Omokorode, the Head of School, The Lord’s Seeds Children School in her reaction said that this was a notable achievement for her school, a great feat for the pupil and an uncommon accomplishment by UGRL. She used the opportunity to congratulate the pupils from her school for making the school proud.
Some of the computer whiz kids had this to say about the training and certification program
Ofuyatan Noel (10 years): I think the exam was excellent for my first attempt
David Okoro (9 years): I am happy I wrote the exam and passed, thanks to UGRL.
Michael Okonye (9 years): I was scared initially when I entered the room to write the exam. When I finished I expected to score 638 or less. But when the result came out I passed and I was so glad. I really love my teachers. Thank you teachers for teaching me.
Morinsola Bankole (10 years): I felt scared at first when I wanted to do the exam. Then suddenly I didn’t feel scared anymore then I passed the exam. I say thank you to my lovely teachers. I loved the program.
Jomiloju Tunde-Oladipo (9 years) –It was not easy, but with a lot of hard work, practice and encouragement from my ICT teachers gave me the required confidence to pass the exam.
Ajayi Gold (9 years old): it was a very good training and I enjoyed it and my teachers were the one that made me get to this level, and I want to say a big thank you to all of them. I enjoyed the training thank you UGRL.
Nwandu Kachi (8 years): I am happy that I passed the exam, it was not easy but the teachers encouraged us to read and practice very well thank you to the teachers, my parent and UGRL.
According to the Mr. Vipul Gajjar the GM of UGRL: this remarkable and notable feat was achieved by this these pupils was as a result of UGRL desire to train, promote and encourage IT knowledge and certification among young kids in both primary and secondary schools associated with the UGRL@School program.
Under this program, UGRL deputes its teachers in school and students are trained on UGRL own proprietary curriculum through out the year.
Currently, UGRL has partnered with over 60 schools where more than 7000 students are trained annually.
He used the opportunity also to appreciate and congratulate all partner schools that participated in the program, the pupils for been among the youngest set of IT professional and the parents for the feat achieved by the children.
Africa Prudential Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable growth and digital transformation after posting another strong half-year financial performance, driven by robust growth in its core registrar business, technology-driven solutions and increased activity in Nigeria’s capital market.
Speaking during the company’s H1 2026 Investor Call on Tuesday, the management outlined plans to deepen revenue diversification and accelerate innovation as part of efforts to reduce reliance on interest income and strengthen long-term profitability.
The company reported gross earnings of ₦4.28 billion for the first half of 2026, representing a 27 per cent increase from ₦3.34 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.
Profit before tax rose by 22 per cent to ₦2.41 billion, while profit after tax climbed 18 per cent to ₦1.59 billion.
Net operating income also increased by 27 per cent to ₦4.21 billion, while total assets grew by 13 per cent to ₦46.53 billion. Shareholders’ funds similarly rose by 13 per cent to ₦12.52 billion.
According to the company, the impressive performance was driven by sustained growth in its registrar business, increased corporate actions across the Nigerian capital market, stronger treasury earnings supported by the prevailing interest rate environment and rising adoption of its technology-enabled products and services.African Mineral Wealth
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Catherine Nwosu, said Africa Prudential is steadily evolving from a traditional share registrar into a diversified technology and business solutions provider serving the broader capital market ecosystem.
Addressing concerns from investors about the sustainability of earnings if interest rates decline, Nwosu said the company was deliberately expanding its non-interest income sources.
“Interest rates influence our treasury income positively, but that is why we are deliberately diversifying our revenue streams. Our strategy is to grow recurring fee-based business lines such as our digital solutions, Know Your Customer (KYC) services, AGM technology, probate services and the SabiVest mobile app. Over time, this will reduce our reliance on interest income and create a more balanced and resilient earnings mix,” she said.
She noted that increasing activity in the Nigerian capital market presents fresh opportunities for technology-driven solutions.
“With capital market activity nearly doubling over the past year, demand for seamless digital investor experiences, improved market efficiency and stronger compliance standards continues to grow. We are investing in technology-enabled solutions that position us to capitalise on these opportunities while delivering sustainable value to our shareholders,” she added.
Looking ahead, the company identified five strategic priorities for the second half of 2026, including driving sustainable growth through its core registrar business and new revenue streams, accelerating technology-led product innovation, strengthening brand leadership, investing in talent development and reinforcing corporate governance.
The investor call attracted institutional investors, shareholders, analysts, regulators and other capital market stakeholders, reflecting strong interest in Africa Prudential’s earnings outlook, revenue diversification strategy and long-term growth plans.
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IHS Nigeria Donates Business-Support Equipment to Empower People with Disabilities in Abuja Community
Communications infrastructure company, IHS Nigeria, has donated business support equipment to empower people with disabilities within the Karonmajiji community in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This is part of the company’s commitment to drive inclusive community development and sustainable livelihood support under its Project Empower initiative.
The equipment was distributed to beneficiaries during a ceremony held in the community on Monday, July 27. The initiative was conceived following a community needs assessment and is designed to empower active traders by providing them with business tools rather than cash grants, thereby strengthening their businesses and ensuring long-term economic impact and accountability.
Speaking at the event, Director, Sustainability, IHS Nigeria, Titilope Oguntuga, described the initiative as a reflection of the company’s commitment to advancing inclusive development by equipping persons with disabilities with the tools and opportunities needed to build resilient livelihoods.
She explained that rather than providing short-term financial assistance, IHS Nigeria adopted an asset-based approach by donating 50 pieces of business support equipment, including sewing machines, freezers, generators and hairdressing kits, to the selected beneficiaries.
According to her, the intervention is designed to create lasting value by supporting entrepreneurship, promoting self-reliance and strengthening household incomes, while contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
In his opening remarks, the Chief of the Karonmajiji Disabled Community, Alhaji Sulaiman Muhammed Katsina, represented by the Secretary of the Community, Alhaji Mohammed Dantani commended IHS Nigeria for its commitment to empowering persons with disabilities through practical and sustainable interventions.
He described the initiative as a demonstration of genuine partnership with the community and expressed appreciation for the company’s continued engagement with the Association, noting that the donation of the equipment was a significant investment in improving the livelihoods of persons with disabilities and would create meaningful economic opportunities for the beneficiaries and their families.
The event brought together traditional rulers, government representatives, leaders and members of the Karonmajiji Disabled Community Association, implementing partners, including Field of Skills and Dreams Vocational Technical and Entrepreneurship (FSD VTE) Training Institute and other community stakeholders, reaffirming a shared commitment to promoting inclusion and sustainable community development.
Project Empower reinforces IHS Nigeria’s commitment to advancing sustainable development through strategic partnerships that promote economic inclusion, strengthen community resilience and create opportunities for underserved communities.
The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN) and the Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) have enjoined banks to further deepen and prioritize financial inclusion, women’s empowerment and sustained growth through strategic mandates and frameworks, aimed at closing the financial gap and empowering more small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners.
Both organisations made this call during a courtesy visit to the newly invested 24th President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Dr. Dele Alabi, Ph.D, FCIB, as part of plans to congratulate him on his investiture as well as seek a stronger alliance between both bodies.
The visit followed Alabi’s investiture where he unveiled his “IMPACT” Vision, themed “Consolidating Our Local Impact, Enhancing Our Global Relevance.”
The vision rests on six pillars: Inclusion across geographic, gender, and generational lines; Membership growth and quality; Professionalism and ethics; Accountability; Competencies and skills development; Technology, automation, and innovation. Other areas of shared interest, include women empowerment, financial inclusion and literacy, as well as MSME clinics, all of which are top on his agenda.
Alabi explained that under him, the institute will be prioritising financial inclusion and women empowerment, because of its realisation that women are often the primary financial managers and caregivers in families. Access to savings, micro-credit, and insurance acts as a safety net during crisis and allows them to significantly improve living conditions.
He added that CIBN would be happy to drive joint knowledge sharing and exchange sessions with CBN and ACAMB across various platforms. “Educating the public through public awareness programmes, with ACAMB as the rallying point, is central to what we do,” he noted.
ACAMB President, Jide Sipe, who led the delegation, spoke in unison with the CIBN president, as he noted that, closing the inbalances in financial access help economies grow faster, reduces inequality, and encourages greater civic participation by all.
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