[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":63},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blogDetails-sproutly-celebrates-young-talent-at-the-ecobank-schools-team-chess-competition-and-highlights-cowris-mission-to-support-growing-families":3},{"id":4,"public_id":5,"title":6,"slug":7,"excerpt":8,"content":9,"read_time":10,"read_time_string":11,"thumbnail":12,"cover_image":12,"published_at":13,"published_at_duration":14,"author":15,"categories":25,"signature":47,"event":58,"tags":39},"019e631d-1aa1-7223-8c20-0e75de791c01","9d91e14c-7b74-4006-aded-5202434be730","Sproutly Celebrates Young Talent at the Ecobank Schools’ Team Chess Competition and Highlights Cowri’s Mission to Support Growing Families","sproutly-celebrates-young-talent-at-the-ecobank-schools-team-chess-competition-and-highlights-cowris-mission-to-support-growing-families","Lagos, Nigeria  Sproutly proudly participated in the Ecobank Schools’ Team Chess Competition, which brought together 132 primary schools and 100 secon...","\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Lagos, Nigeria \u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp> Sproutly proudly participated in the Ecobank Schools’ Team Chess Competition, which brought together 132 primary schools and 100 secondary schools in a remarkable showcase of young talent, discipline, confidence, and strategic thinking.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Across both categories, students demonstrated exceptional focus, patience, and problem-solving abilities, reminding everyone present that children thrive when they are given opportunities to explore their potential both inside and outside the classroom.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/sproutly-ng/image/upload/v1779779312/10/01KSHHT6P58AR6MS4EZT93TN3S.jpg\" data-id=\"53ec0d17-5e46-4405-b874-083cfa531496\" />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For Sproutly, supporting events like this goes beyond sponsorship — it reflects the company’s commitment to nurturing children intentionally and helping families create more growth opportunities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>At Sproutly, we believe children deserve more than survival-level support. They deserve the freedom to explore, discover new interests, and confidently participate in experiences that shape who they become\u003C/p>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This vision is also at the heart of \u003Ca href=\"https://sproutly.africa/cowri/\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan data-color=\"blue\" class=\"color\" style=\"--color: oklch(0.546 0.245 262.881); --dark-color: oklch(0.707 0.165 254.624)\">Cowri\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, Sproutly’s flexible tuition payment solution designed to help parents manage educational expenses without the pressure of paying large school fees all at once.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With Cowr by \u003Ca href=\"https://sproutly.africa/\">\u003Cspan data-color=\"blue\" class=\"color\" style=\"--color: oklch(0.546 0.245 262.881); --dark-color: oklch(0.707 0.165 254.624)\">Sproutly\u003C/span>\u003C/a>, school fees can be split into smaller, more manageable payments, giving parents greater financial flexibility while ensuring their children continue to access quality education and enriching opportunities without interruption.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Sproutly noted that for many families, large lump-sum school payments often leave little room for other important developmental experiences such as extracurricular activities, educational competitions, holidays, creative programs, and personal growth opportunities for children.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Cowri was created to change that.\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/sproutly-ng/image/upload/v1779779313/11/01KSHHT81C8KV3K6NSZKVCHVZ2.jpg\" alt=\"primary schools chess championship round \" width=\"246\" style=\"width: 246; height: 328;\" height=\"328\" data-id=\"e7ad2c4f-162e-409f-8ba6-8a567bb68ff7\" />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By reducing the financial strain associated with school fee payments, Cowri helps parents plan more intentionally, maintain financial stability, and confidently support their children’s overall development — both academically and beyond the classroom.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Families who use Cowri also become part of the \u003Cstrong>Cowri Membership Club\u003C/strong>, an exclusive support community where Sproutly actively celebrates children’s milestones, engages parents through meaningful experiences, and continues cheering families on throughout their growth journey.\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/sproutly-ng/image/upload/v1779779314/12/01KSHHT8KPBZNCM45FQ6CM4G93.jpg\" width=\"274\" style=\"width: 274; height: 366;\" height=\"366\" data-id=\"e8057192-4704-471b-b285-2f63b12b08af\" />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Ecobank Schools’ Team Chess Competition served as a strong reflection of the type of opportunities Sproutly believes every child should have access to — spaces that encourage confidence, strategic thinking, creativity, and personal development.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For Sproutly, the mission remains clear: when parents are supported financially, children gain more freedom to dream, explore, and thrive.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>About Sproutly\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://sproutly.africa/\">\u003Cspan data-color=\"blue\" class=\"color\" style=\"--color: oklch(0.546 0.245 262.881); 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