A Rs 7 lakh cash prize, a Honda SUV and a 3-bedroom flat: Teacher wins 2026 national award for teaching excellence

Nigerian teacher Busayo Victoria Adeyemo has won the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition, receiving a cash prize of 10 million naira (approximately $7,400), a brand-new Honda HR-V and a three-bedroom flat. She will also receive an overseas professional development opportunity, while her school in Lagos will benefit from a $22,300 infrastructure project. The competition attracted 2,243 valid entries nationwide, recognising educators for their contributions to teaching and learning across Nigeria.