Basic Education: AltBank Launches Free POS and Ed‑Tech Grants for Schools in 19 States

The Alternative Bank has announced a new initiative that will provide free payment terminals and financing options for early‑grade educational tools.

It also revealed a three‑pillar strategy designed to strengthen the educational ecosystem: deploying innovative technology to boost reading and numeracy in the early grades, empowering teachers to deliver inclusive, experiential 21st‑century learning, and expanding literacy and knowledge access throughout communities.

During the inaugural All Northern Schools Conference 2026, Executive Director of Commercial and Institutional Banking (Middle, South, and East) at The Alternative Bank, Garba Mohammed, delivered a goodwill message under the theme “Repositioning Northern Schools for Innovation, Sustainability and Impact.” He pledged the bank’s commitment to widening formal education access so every child is prepared for the future.

Represented by Regional Business Executive for Commercial and Institutional Banking (North‑West 1), Muhammad Danbichi, he urged northern schools to move beyond rhetoric and actively adopt technology.

He highlighted that the intervention targets persistent challenges in northern Nigeria: high out‑of‑school rates, weak learning outcomes, limited teacher capacity, and inadequate modern learning infrastructure.

“We can no longer rely solely on traditional methods to prepare our children for the demands of the future. Repositioning our schools means embracing technology and ensuring our educational institutions are not just surviving, but thriving and making a real, lasting impact on society,” he said.

The bank reiterated its three‑pillar approach to strengthening the educational ecosystem: deploying innovative technology to improve reading and numeracy outcomes in the early grades, empowering educators to deliver inclusive and experiential 21st‑century learning, and promoting literacy and knowledge access across communities.

The event, convened by Dr. Hadiza Nuhu Yusuf Baba, President of Intercontinental Private Schools, Kano, in partnership with Team Masters Limited, served as a platform to equip school administrators and teachers with modern leadership and teaching tools.

Keynote speakers included former governor of Cross River State, Sen. Liyel Imoke, and senior officials from the Kano State Government, such as representatives of the State Ministry of Education and the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

AltBank’s participation in ANSC 2026 advances the education pillar of its HEART Strategy, a long‑term impact framework covering Health, Education, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Technology.

The three‑day ANSC 2026 brought together school owners, policymakers, traditional rulers, and development partners from all 19 northern states.