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Skool Media Reiterates Commitment in Delivering Technology-enabled Education
Skool Media, a world class education technology infrastructure company has reaffirmed commitment to continuously deliver technology-enabled education that will equip the Nigerian child with skills and knowledge needed to be relevant in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR).
Dr. Macjohn Onyekwere Nwaobiala, Chairman, Advisory Board, Skool Media Nigeria Limited, disclosed this on Thursday at a press conference organized to brief stakeholders and the media of the giant strides being made by the company towards improving education sector in Nigeria.
Dr. Nwaobiala explained that their goal majorly is to re-tool the country’s education system and provide a platform for the Nigerian child to compete globally.
According to him, “At Skool Media, our vision is to provide a world class education technology infrastructure, that is focused on re-tooling the Nigerian education system and providing a platform for the Nigerian child to compete globally.
“This, we have been doing since 2013 as a role model in the adoption of technology in education in Africa and being reference point for all edu-tech stakeholders.
“Our ultimate target is to provide utmost professional and ethical standards in building a globally competitive educational system”.
He noted that in order to achieve its quest of providing a world class education technology infrastructure, it will embrace the Public Private Partnership (PPP) window through maximum utilization of all its centres to build 21st century students and teachers technology hubs in Nigeria.
Dr. Nwaobiala further lauded achievements already recorded in their drive to deliver world class education technology infrastructure over the past six years.
He said, “In the last six years, Skool Media has set up 75 Students Technology Experience Centers by installing over 452 projectors and 2500 laptops in 75 Unity Schools across the six (6) geopolitical zones.
“These students technology experience centres were established in the schools as an avenue for students to access a rich variety of multimedia learning content.
“This, we believe, will make them learn useful digital and soft skills to enable them to compete globally.
“Some of the skills learned by these students thus far include coding, Internet of Things (IoTS), Microsoft office skills, presentation skills among others.
“The centres are also used for the training of students on relevant soft skills such as emotional intelligence, public speaking, critical thinking and problem solving and interpersonal skills to enable them balance school and life”.
While commending the efforts of the Federal Government in improving the education sector, Nwaobiala said that there is need for school curricular to be fully galvanized to prepare Nigerian students for the 21st century workplace’s demand for hands-on Information Communication and Technology (ICT) applications and diverse vocational and technical skills.
This he said will prepare the Nigerian child to take up the challenges of modern workplace by developing relevant technology skills capable of making them qualify to face global labour market competitiveness.
He added that any country that attains global standards in education development has created a pathway for economic empowerment of its future leaders; while also noting that the giant strides being made in the sector now, will surely get the country there in no distance future.
He also thanked the Federal Ministry of Education, under the leadership of Honourable Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu for the opportunity given to the organization to partner in improving the education landscape through the installation of digital infrastructure in Unity Colleges.
He revealed that with the partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education, was the reason they were able to setup 75 students technology experience centers, installed 452 projectors and provided 2500 laptops and established eight (8) teachers digital learning centres across the six (6) geopolitical zones.
He further disclosed that they will be coming up with a new digital innovation, dubbed “U-Create Hub”, which he said will be an innovator’s space, where kids and youths are inspired to innovate, create and collaboratively learn coding, 3D printing, robotics and artificial intelligence.
The U-Create Hub, according to him, “is weaved around creating technology lab that produces Africa’s foremost young innovators and problem solvers through creative thinking.
“ It will provide range of exciting opportunities for learners to explore, through our digital lab, gamified learning resources, coding challenges, hardware programming with Arduino, robotics kits, prototyping with 3D printers, augment and virtual reality, learner-friendly Sci-fi movies, animated series and short videos on emerging technologies to inspire their ingenuity.
“We believe that we should train our children beyond consumption. We are developing producers of technology and not consumers of technologies.
“We should begin to train our children beyond consumption mentality which has been the bane of our economy for years.
“The initiative will therefore provide insight into the mindset of students to be creative and exploratory, so that they can always think about solving problems and bringing to life practical solutions leveraging the power of Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics (STEAM)”., he added.
Responding to questions at the briefing, Mr. Moses Imayi, project director/ceo, Skool Media said, that the youths are leaders of tomorrow, who must be prepared to take up the challenges of modern workplace by developing relevant technology skills capable of making them globally competitive.
He noted that the impact being made by Skool Media in the education sector will stand the test of time, adding also that they will continue to be a role model for the adoption of technology in education in Africa, and being a reference point for all education and technology stakeholders in Nigeria.
Airtel Africa said on Tuesday it has partnered with SpaceX to introduce Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite technology to all its 14 markets.
The satellite-to-mobile service will begin across Africa in 2026, with data for select applications and text messaging, Airtel Africa said in a statement.
Airtel Africa customers with compatible smartphones in regions without terrestrial coverage will have network connectivity through Starlink.
The deal also includes “support for Starlink’s first broadband Direct to Cell system, with next-generation satellites that will be capable of providing high-speed connectivity to smartphones with 20x improved data speed,” Airtel Africa said.
Last month, Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, became the first in Europe to launch Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite technology in a bid to keep millions connected amid wartime blackouts and disrupted infrastructure.
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has blamed the actions of the National Oil and Gas Suppliers Association (NOGASA), for the recent telecom blackout experienced in the Abuja area.
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A statement issued on Friday by the Head, Public Relations, NCC, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, while acknowledging the challenges and impact of the degraded Quality of Service (QoS) in the area on subscriber experience, stated: “The challenges are a result of the activities of the National Oil and Gas Suppliers Association (NOGASA), which disrupted diesel supplies to sites with the attendant telecommunications services outages in Abuja.”
She however disclosed that the telecommunications sector regulator is committed to ensuring restoration of seamless communication services to the affected area, and all Nigerians at large, and recognizes the importance of reliable power supply for the provision of optimal telecommunication services.
“The Commission is collaborating with major stakeholders and licensees to address these challenges, largely caused by disruption to diesel supply affecting IHS Nigeria Limited, the colocation provider responsible for powering Airtel and MTN base stations in the affected areas.
“The NCC is actively engaging with relevant stakeholders to address the diesel supply issues and explore sustainable solutions.
“The Commission urges all parties to work together to collaboratively resolve these challenges swiftly by removing the diesel supply bottlenecks affecting critical telecommunications infrastructure, arising from NOGASA’s actions.
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“In the face of these challenges, we reiterate our commitment to fostering a conducive environment for the growth and sustainability of telecommunications services in Nigeria.
“We are taking proactive steps to facilitate dialogues between the impacted service providers and other stakeholders to promptly resolve the diesel supply concerns that have negatively impacted service quality.”
While assuring that the Commission remains dedicated to effectively managing the situation and will keep the public updated on progress towards restoring full telecommunication services in Abuja, Mrs. Ukoha appreciated subscribers for their patience.
“We thank telecommunications subscribers for their understanding and patience during this period and reaffirm our commitment to delivering high-quality telecommunications services nationwide,” she said.
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called for a fundamental shift in Kano State’s economic strategy, urging stakeholders to embrace innovation, technology and collaboration as the drivers of growth in the 21st century.
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
This is contained in a press statement e-authored by the Director of Corporate Communications & External Relations at NITDA, Hajia Hadiza Umar.
Speaking at the Kano Startup Weekend, Mallam Abdullahi acknowledged Kano’s long-standing reputation as the commercial nerve centre of Northern Nigeria and the wider Sahelian region, noting that its history of trade, enterprise and human capital provided a solid foundation for future growth.
Abdullahi emphasised that while these strengths powered Kano’s success for centuries, the modern economy now offered even greater opportunities through innovation and technology.
He described innovation as the process of transforming ideas into impactful solutions through commercialization, stressing that when ideas were effectively deployed, they created value, solved societal challenges and generated sustainable economic growth.
He noted that Kano’s large market, strategic location and vibrant entrepreneurial culture placed it in a strong position to take advantage of innovation-driven opportunities.
According to him, “Innovation is the process of taking an idea from inception to impact. Invention on its own is a cost centre, but when you commercialise an idea, when you turn it into a product or service that solves a real problem and creates value, that is when you begin to drive economic growth and inclusion.”
He noted that the state hosted numerous degree-awarding institutions across federal, state and private ownership, providing a strong base for human capital development.
However, the NITDA DG expressed concern that these institutions often operated in isolation from industry, with research outputs rarely translating into commercial or industrial applications.
He explained that innovation did not happen in silos and stressed the need for a strong, interconnected ecosystem that brought together academia, industry, startups, entrepreneurs and government.
According to him, universities should conduct research informed by industry needs, industries should leverage research to improve productivity and competitiveness, and startups should serve as the bridge that converted ideas into market-ready solutions.
The NITDA boss further encouraged entrepreneurs to leverage technology to build businesses that could grow beyond local markets, explaining that innovation-driven enterprises had the power to scale rapidly, create jobs and position Kano competitively at both national and global levels.
According to him, digital platforms and emerging technologies now made it easier for startups to reach wider markets and develop solutions that were previously unimaginable.
“You can start your business here in Kano, but your thinking must be global from day one. Technology has removed barriers. With the right skills and platforms, a startup in Kano can build solutions that serve not just Nigeria, but the world,” he noted.
Highlighting NITDA’s ongoing interventions, its Director-General outlined the Agency’s commitment to building national innovation capacity through targeted human capital development programmes.
He cited the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative, which aimed to equip Nigerians across all segments of society with essential digital skills, and the 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) programme, designed to produce a pipeline of globally competitive technical professionals in areas such as software development, data analysis and emerging technologies.
He said, “Through DL4ALL, we are ensuring that Nigerians at all levels have the basic digital skills needed to participate in the digital economy, while 3MTT is deliberately building a pipeline of globally competitive technical talents who can drive innovation, create jobs and attract investment.”
Abdullahi explained that these programmes were key pillars of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritised skills development, innovation, job creation and inclusive economic growth as pathways to national prosperity.
According to him, empowering Nigerians with digital and technical skills was essential for building a resilient economy capable of competing in the global digital landscape.
“President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is about investing in people, empowering them with relevant skills and creating opportunities for inclusive growth.
“At NITDA, we are using digital skills and innovation as tools to translate that vision into real economic impact for Nigerians,” he said.
The NITDA boss urged all stakeholders in Kano to work together to build a functional innovation ecosystem that could unlock the state’s vast potential and expressed confidence that with the right mindset, strong collaboration and sustained investment in digital skills and innovation, Kano could reclaim its historic leadership role and emerge as a major innovation and entrepreneurship hub in Nigeria and beyond.
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