Noble African Pride Schools - NAPS

As our learners commence their first-term examinations, we pray that Allah, the Most Merciful and All-Knowing, grants them wisdom, clarity of thought and confidence. May He alleviate their anxiety and bless them with the ability to recall and apply all they have learnt.

May Allah guide them towards success, not only in their examinations but also in their academic journey and beyond. May He protect them from stress and fatigue and fill their hearts with joy, gratitude and a love for learning.

We pray that our learners emerge from these examinations with outstanding results and that their success brings pride and joy to their families, NAPS community, Africa and the entire Ummah. Ameen!

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY
From all of us at Noble African Pride Schools (NAPS)

Today, we celebrate the strength, courage, dedication and quiet sacrifices of the men who shape our families, our communities and our world.
We honour the fathers who provide, the brothers who support, the teachers who inspire, and the young boys growing into responsible, compassionate leaders of tomorrow.

At NAPS, we believe in raising a generation of boys who are kind, confident, disciplined, visionary and morally upright — young men who will stand for truth, show empathy, and contribute positively to society.

To all the men—old and young—who guide, protect, teach and uplift others through their actions and character:

Thank you.
We see you.
We value you.
We celebrate you.

May God grant you wisdom, strength, success, and fulfilment in your roles today and always.

Happy International Men’s Day!
— Management, Noble African Pride Schools (NAPS)

A TIME TO REST, REFLECT & REFRESH!
📚 MID-TERM BREAK MESSAGE

Dear Esteemed Parents and Beloved Learners,

As-Salām ʿAlaykum War-Raḥmatullāhi Wabarakātuh!

As our learners proceed on their Mid-Term Break today, we return all praise and gratitude to Almighty Allah for His mercy, protection, and blessings upon our children, parents, and the entire NAPS family.

The Mid-Term Break runs from today until Friday, 7th November 2025, and school resumes on Monday, 10th November 2025, which marks the 9th week of the term, In shaa Allah.

We encourage our pupils and students to use this short holiday wisely — to rest well, revise their notes, and refresh their minds in preparation for greater academic achievements upon resumption.

Meanwhile, we wish to remind our esteemed parents that timely payment of school fees is crucial for smooth academic operations, staff welfare, and the continued provision of quality education and services your children enjoy at NAPS.

We have extended enough time, understanding, and consideration; now, we humbly appeal for immediate compliance to avoid any inconvenience, In shaa Allah.

📞 School Administrator (S.A): 08097188096, 08111102586
Head Teacher: 08135021094, 07089072588

We deeply appreciate your continued trust, support, and cooperation.

May Almighty Allah bless our children with good health, sound minds, wisdom, and protection from all harm.
May He grant our parents abundant provision, peace, and success in all their endeavours.
May He strengthen our teachers and management with patience, guidance, and excellence in service.
May NAPS continue to grow in knowledge, integrity, distinction, and noble pride.

A jèrẹ̀ àwọn ọmọ wa, bi idhniLlāh! 🤲

With warm regards,
Management, Noble African Pride Schools (NAPS)

NAPS... Raising Future Leaders with Noble Character and Academic Pride!

🌟 A Blessed Friday at Noble African Pride Schools (NAPS)! 🌟

At Noble African Pride Schools - NAPS , learning goes beyond textbooks — it is about nurturing the mind, heart, and soul. Every Friday, our learners engage in the
Weekly Qur’an Recitation Session, where they beautifully recite Sūratul-Kahf (Chapter 18), following the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ, who encouraged its recitation every Jumu‘ah.

Today’s session was an inspiring blend of spirituality and celebration. The School Director presented special gifts to our outstanding learners who excelled in Qur’an recitation, memorisation, discipline, and appearance.

🏆 Our Qur’an Champions of the Day 🏆
✨ Best Reciter: Ā’ishah Ọlákùlẹhín
✨ Best in Qur’an Memorisation: ‘Abdullāh Ọlákùlẹhín — has memorised nearly the entire Sūratul-Kahf!
✨ 2nd Place in Memorisation: Ā’ishah Ọlákùlẹhín — over 100 verses memorised!
✨ 3rd Place in Memorisation: Imām ‘Abdullāh Oluyadi
✨ Most Punctual Learner: Najīmah Muḥammad — the first to arrive at school today!
✨ Best Dressed (Male): Abdur-Raḥmān Fasasi
✨ Best Dressed (Female):Ā’ishah Ọlákùlẹhín

All winners received their gifts immediately, and every learner was treated with care and appreciation.

Afterwards, our pupils enjoyed a delightful Television Time, filled with laughter and learning until around 1:45 p.m. — the joy on their faces was priceless! 😄💫

💫🌟At NAPS, we are not only excellent in academics, but also in Qur’anic studies, Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), moral upbringing, and character refinement.
We are building a generation that is *brilliant in intellect, rich in faith, and noble in conduct* — a true reflection of Islam’s beauty and balance. ✨☪️

May Allah continue to bless our learners, parents, and teachers, and make our school a beacon of knowledge, piety, and excellence. 🤲

NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (NERDC)

Office of the Executive Secretary
Prof. Salisu Shehu, MNAE, BAEd, M.Ed (BUK), PhD (UDUSOK)

OFFICE:
Lokoja-Kaduna Road, Sheda,
P.M.B. 91, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria.
www.nerdc.gov.ng

*PRESS RELEASE*

*SPECIAL NOTICE ON THE LIST OF APPROVED SUBJECTS/OFFERINGS FOR THE NEWLY REVISED BASIC AND SENIOR SECONDARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM.*

The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) under its National Education Sector Reform Initiatives (NESRI) announced the Curriculum reform efforts undertaken to reposition Basic and Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria.

Pursuant to this, the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) released the list of approved subject offerings at the respective levels. The Curriculum review which followed requisite stages and processes reduced and reposition the contents to avoid overload for positive learning outcomes.

However, it came to the notice of the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) that different versions of fake and unauthentic subject listings and offerings are in circulation causing serious confusion and
apprehension.

For the avoidance of doubt, find below the authentic and approved subject lists for Basic Education and Senior Secondary Education:

*Primary 1- 3*
S/N Subject
1 English Studies
2 Mathematics
3 Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)
4 Basic Science
5 Physical & Health Education
6 CRS (For Christian Pupils Only) and IS (For Muslim Pupils Only)
7 Nigerian History
8 Social and Citizenship Studies
9 Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
10 Arabic Language (Optional)
_Minimum of 9 and maximum of 10 subjects_

*Primary 4- 6*
S/N Subject
1 English Studies
2 Mathematics
3 Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)
4 Basic Science and Technology
5 Physical & Health Education
6 Basic Digital Literacy
7 CRS (For Christian Pupils Only) and IS (For Muslim Pupils Only)
8 Nigerian History
9 Social and Citizenship Studies
10 Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
11 Pre-vocational studies
12 French (Optional)
13 Arabic Language (Optional)
_Minimum of 11 and maximum of 12 or 13 subjects_

*Junior Secondary School 1-3*
S/N Subject
1 English Studies
2 Mathematics
3 Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)
4 Intermediate Science
5 Physical & Health Education
6 Digital Technologies
7 Christian Religious Studies (CRS) (For Christian Pupils Only)
7 Islamic Studies (IS) (For Muslim Pupils Only)
8 Nigerian History
9 Social and Citizenship Studies
10 Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
11 Trade subjects *(Students to choose one trade subject)*
1) Solar Photovoltaic installation and maintenance
2) Fashion design and garment making
3) Livestock farming,
4) Beauty and cosmetology
5) Computer hardware and GSM repairs
6) Horticulture and crop production
12 Business Studies
13 French (optional)
14 Arabic Language (Optional)
_Note: Minimum of 12 subjects; Maximum of 13 or 14 subjects_

*SENIOR SECONDARY CURRICULUM OFFERING*

(Fields of Study/Subjects)

*5 Core and Compulsory Subjects*
English Language, General Mathematics, One Trade subject, Citizenship and Heritage Studies, Digital Technologies

*Science:* Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Further Mathematics, Physical Education, Health Education, Foods &
Nutrition, Geography, Technical Drawing

*Humanities:* Nigerian History, Government, Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Studies, One Nigerian language, French, Arabic, Visual Arts, Music, Literature in English, Home Management, Catering craft

*Business:* Accounting, Commerce, Marketing, Economics

*One Core Trade Subject Trade subjects (Students to choose one trade subject)*
1) Solar Photovoltaic installation and maintenance
2) Fashion design and garment making
3) Livestock farming,
4) Beauty and cosmetology
5) Computer hardware and GSM repairs
6) Horticulture and crop production

We fervently call on all critical stakeholders to disregard any other fake and unauthentic list that is at variance with the authentic and approved list provided above. Nationwide sensitization and teacher capacity building have been slated to commence immediately for effective implementation. Implementation commences at the beginning of each 3-year education circle (Primary 1, Primary 4, JSS1 and SS1) as the revised Curricula are unveiled.

Professor Salisu Shehu
Executive Secretary, NERDC
8th September, 2025

NERDC - Official website of Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council - NERDC

RAISING THE BAR OF EXCELLENCE — MEET OUR NEW SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

Dear Esteemed Parents,

As-Salãm 'alaykum War-Rahmatullahi Wabarãtuh!

In our continuous effort to improve the quality of our service delivery and uphold the excellence that defines NAPS, we are delighted to inform you that the management has appointed a School Administrator (S.A.) to further strengthen our operations and academic standards.

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our erudite and highly experienced School Administrator, Mr. Mukaila Olaniyan.

Mr. Olaniyan is a seasoned teacher, a professional counsellor, and a certified Yorùbá language educator. He has taught in several reputable private schools, including FIEF, before joining the Lagos State Ministry of Education, where he served in different schools and rose to the position of *Head Teacher. He held this role with dedication and distinction until his retirement a few months ago.

We are confident that his wealth of experience, deep commitment, and passion for education will contribute immensely to the continued growth and success of our great school.

Thank you for your usual support and cooperation.

Warm regards,
The Management Noble African Pride Schools (NAPS)

NOBLE AFRICAN PRIDE SCHOOLS (NAPS)
..Building Global Citizens through Sound Education and Unquestionable Integrity!

Motto: Nurturing Academic Excellence with Islamic Values!

PARENTS’ NOTICE – WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY CELEBRATION

Dear Esteemed Parents/Guardians,

In commemoration of WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY, Noble African Pride Schools (NAPS) will observe A HALF SCHOOL DAY TOMORROW, Monday 6th October 2025. All classes shall officially close by 1:00pm, Insha Allah.

We earnestly appeal to parents of our Early Years pupils (Daycare, Crèche, Preparatory, Nursery and Kindergarten) to kindly ensure prompt pick-up of their children by 1:00pm sharp, as the school premises shall be completely closed before 1:30pm, Insha Allah.

On this special occasion, we humbly implore all our parents and guardians to reach out, pray for, and appreciate our teachers for their selfless dedication and invaluable contributions to the growth and success of our learners.

We once again say Happy Teachers’ Day to our wonderful educators, and we pray that Allah (SWT) grants them sound health, wisdom, and immense reward for their noble service.

Happy Teacher's Day to our amazing Educators!

Thank you for your usual cooperation and support.

Warm regards,

Management
Noble African Pride Schools (NAPS)

NAPS… Shaping Academically Excellent, Morally Upright, and Culturally Grounded Students!