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Top 25 Companies Driving Education Empowerment with CSR in Nigeria 2025
Education remains the bedrock of national development, and in Nigeria, the private sector is increasingly stepping up to fill critical gaps. Across the country, forward-thinking companies are investing not only in classrooms and scholarships but also in the dreams of millions of young Nigerians. From equipping teachers with modern skills to funding STEM initiatives and providing digital learning tools, these efforts are shaping the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers.
In this special CSR Reporters spotlight, we recognize the Top 25 companies in Nigeria driving education empowerment through corporate social responsibility (CSR) in 2025. These organizations are proving that CSR is not charity, but an investment in the nation’s future—transforming communities, inspiring hope, and ensuring that no child is left behind.
1. Seplat Energy Plc
Awarded CSR Reporters’ SISA Education Empowerment Award 2023, Seplat’s initiatives include the Seplat Pearl’s Quiz, National Undergraduate Scholarships, Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP), and Seplat Innovators STEAM labs. Over 57,000 teachers and students impacted; scholarships and school prizes worth millions served host communities.
2. UBA (United Bank for Africa)
UBA Foundation’s National Essay Competition promotes critical thinking and literacy. Winners receive substantial educational grants—up to ₦7.5 million—to pursue university education.
3. Dangote Group / Aliko Dangote Foundation
The Foundation invests heavily in education across Nigeria via school infrastructure, programs, and scholarships to combat poverty and elevate education.
4. Access Holdings Plc
Allocated ₦6.74 billion to CSR in 2024, with significant portions directed toward education, youth transitions, and technology advancement.
5. Zenith Bank
One of Nigeria’s top CSR investors, allocating funds to educational institutions, conferences, and other community engagement programs.
6. Leadway Assurance
Their Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme awards full university scholarships annually. The Hersurred initiative fosters women’s financial literacy, while Pages to Places creates mobile libraries promoting literacy in underserved areas.
7. Lafarge Africa Plc
Hosts a national Literacy Competition, impacting nearly a million students across thousands of schools, aiming to improve literacy and learning outcomes.
8. MTN Nigeria / MTN Foundation
Since 2004, MTN Foundation has invested over ₦25.7 billion into education, health, and economic empowerment across thousands of communities.
9. Shell Nigeria
Through its CSR programs, Shell offers scholarships for STEM students, operates mobile clinics, and supports long-term education development in host communities.
10. Nigeria Breweries Plc
Through its Education Trust Fund, it delivers scholarships and organizes programs like the Maltina Teacher-of-the-Year awards to uplift educators.
11. Nestlé Nigeria
Promotes youth development via the Nestlé for Healthier Kids initiative, business incubators, and community-based educational programs.
12. PZ Cussons Nigeria
Operates the Chemistry Challenge for schools, alongside sanitation and hygiene education programs.
13. Julius Berger Nigeria Plc
Their CSR promotes education through Adopt-a-School projects, vocational training, and infrastructure support for schools.
14. TotalEnergies Nigeria
Runs the Catch Them Young science program and establishes vocational training centers in underserved communities.
15. Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM)
Funds scholarships in technical education, donates tech to institutions, and supports skill development in mechanics.
16. Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN)
Supports young farmers through the Agropreneur initiative and offers technical education and mentorship alongside food security programs.
17. Guinness Nigeria
While focused on clean water, they also support education through complementary outreach initiatives.
18. MTN (again, for depth)
Noteworthy for its integrated approach across education and youth empowerment.
19. Cadbury Nigeria (Bournvita)
Through the Bournvita Tech Bootcamp, over 1,200 students aged 9–16 have received training in STEM fields like AI, robotics, and coding.
20. Regalo Hope Foundation (Regalo Ventures)
Delivers digital skills training and scholarships, reaching over 1 million youth with free training, mentorship, and school clubs.
Offers long-term scholarships (N27 million value) and expanded award coverage to 10 students annually, fostering academic excellence.
22. Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG)
Funds Post-Primary, Undergraduate, and Post-Graduate scholarships and supports university infrastructure through its University Support Program.
23. Oando PLC
Focuses on education as part of its CSR mix, providing scholarships and educational outreach programs in its operational areas.
24. 9mobile
Promotes education via its Adopt-a-School initiative and supports maternal and child health in school communities.
25. First Bank of Nigeria
Supports education, health, and economic empowerment through scholarships, health outreach, and business development support.
Why It Matters
These 25 companies are not just writing checks—they are building futures. From STEM education, teacher capacity-building, and literacy competitions to scholarships and mentorship programs, these CSR efforts are creating pathways for Nigeria’s youth.
Eche Munonye, Chairman of CSR REPORTERS, commended the frontrunners:
“These companies remind us that CSR is not charity—it is shared prosperity. By investing in education, they are building the human capital Nigeria needs to thrive. At CSR REPORTERS, we celebrate their leadership and hope more organisations will emulate their bold, people-focused approach.”
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