Corona Schools
22 Nov
Corona Schools’ Trust Council has restated its commitment to deliver world-class education by integrating technology and fostering critical skills through its annual interschool quiz competition.
24 Oct
In a bid to address the alarming rate of out-of-school pupils in Lagos State, Corona Schools Trust Council has launched an initiative aimed at educating disadvantaged children in the state.
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