{
  "id": 12339500,
  "title": "Ecobank opens digital learning centre for 2,000 pupils",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/ecobank-opens-digital-learning-centre-for-2-000-pupils",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T08:43:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/ecobank-opens-digital-learning-centre-for-2000-pupils/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Ecobank Ghana PLC has inaugurated a refurbished Digital Learning Centre (DLC) at the La-Nkwantanang Cluster of Schools in the La-Nkwantanang Municipality, Ghana. The facility, equipped with 26 computers and other accessories, was financed by the bank under its Transforming Africa Through Education programme as part of activities marking the Ecobank Group’s 40th anniversary. The centre is expected to serve more than 2,000 pupils from eight basic schools within the cluster, providing them with practical skills in coding, web development, animation, robotics, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana PLC, Mrs Abena Osei-Poku, emphasized the importance of equipping young people with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to understand and use technology, highlighting that the future will belong to those who are equipped with these skills.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}