MTN Nigeria, a major telecom company, has donated 4,600 tablets to Nigeria’s Federal Government to enhance educational quality through the uLesson app. The devices, aimed at secondary schools across the country’s six geopolitical zones, contain digital lessons aligned with the national curriculum, focusing on STEM, business, and arts. This initiative, supported by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment and the Office of the National Security Advisor, highlights Nigeria’s commitment to improving digital literacy among youth. As uLesson’s CEO, AyoOluwa Nihinlola, emphasizes, this partnership is crucial for equipping students with essential 21st-century skills. Read more.
Question for Discussion: How can technology further bridge the educational gap in developing countries?