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Skool Media Unveils State of the Arch Tech Experience Centres @ FSTC, Queens College & FGC Ijanikin
Skool Media Limited, an innovative educational technology company has unveiled its state of the arch technology experience centre, for both teachers and students of Federal Science and Technical College (FSTC), Queens College Yaba and Federal Government College, Ijanikin respectively.
The launch is in line with the company’s goal of changing the educational landscape with the use of technology to improve and reposition average Nigerian child for competitiveness in the global space.
Mr. Moses Imayi, CEO/Project Director Skool Media Nig Ltd, Speaking at the Launch said that Skool media is committed to the provision of quality education through the adoption of technology.
He noted that ICT is pivotal in the development of education in the country, hence the need in setting up these technology experience centers.
Alhaji Abubakar Isah inspecting Skool media’s state of arch technology experience centre for both teachers and students of Federal Science and Technical College (FSTC) Yaba.
He emphasized that the conceptualization and development of these centers across school locations marks a defining moment in the history of our educational sector, as it is expected to be a collaborative work space for computer based learning and an opportunity for students to engage with technology and become globally competitive.
Imayi added that the center is expected to be an inspirational enriching environment that would support both teachers and students to be resourceful with the aim of making learning fun and seamless whilst engaging with technology and innovation.
“Over the last five year, Skool media has invested approximately Five hundred million naira towards ensuring the growth and digitalization of the Nigerian educational sector across the six geo-political zones.
“Our expectation is to invest in the future of the Nigerian child and equip them to be at par with students across the world, he stated.
L-r: Project Director, Skool Media; Director/Principal, FSTC, Yaba and Director of ICT at FMoE, arriving the venue for the project commissioning.
Mr. Imayi listed some of the core 21st Century learning skills to be harnessed at the tech experience centers as includes; coding; Google Digital Skills; information retrieval—information literacy using key search engines; soft skills-EQ, team building, creative thinking and complex problem solving, personal branding; creative writing and public speaking workshops; Gamification, AR and VR mode or learning; hackathons, summer bootcamps, competitions amongst students; hub unique programmes: Ideation Day, Digital Innovation workshops, meetups, etc. and teachers capacity building: teach and techie day, teachathon, etc.
“It is indeed an honour to serve the society at this level of Public Private Partnership in ensuring the future of Nigeria’s students are equipped with the right digital skill sets”.
The special guest at the occasion; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, FMoE, Architect Sonny Echono, said that ICT delivery in the Unity Schools is done with the aim of redefining the teaching and learning processes so as to give the students the leverage to compete with their counterparts all over the world.
“The Honourable Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu is committed to the realisation of nothing short of excellent ICT Education in our Schools. Skool Media came in with the aim of extending the frontier of not only ICT education delivery but also to use the ICT skills in solving problems prevalent in our world today.
“The Commissioning of the Skool Media Staff and Students Experience Centres is a step in the right direction. I implore all the stakeholders, to join in collaborating in this laudable venture”.
The Permanent Secretary, who was represented by the Director of ICT at the Ministry, Alhaji Abubakar Isah, expressed confidence that the use of the centers will enhance the Students’ technology experience, promote design thinking, and help in elaborating project-based learning in schools.
“I wish the Skool Media as the Coordinators, all the best just as I expect that targets will be continuously met without much ado. I implore you not to rest on your oars but strive to raise your stakes in ICT service delivery.
“To the Colleges Managements, I advise you to ensure that staff and students use the facilities to the utmost capacity and let the impact be seen in the way problems are solved in the society”, the Arch. Echono said.
Director/Principal of Queen’s College, Yaba (left) welcoming the Director and other guests.
Dr. (Mrs) Ogochukwu Ufoegbune, Director/Principal, Federal Science and Technology College, FSTC, Yaba, Lagos, at the official commissioning of the Skool Media Students and Teachers Experience Center located in the college said that increased collaboration among the management, PTA and the Project Coordinators has led to re-equipping of the school’s ICT tools such as the provision of laptops, internet services and for teaching and learning.
While thanking the Government for the PPP arrangement, said that the School expects more project executions like more classes been equipped with Projectors, purchase of more laptops;
“Other needs are recruitment of more teachers, especially technical; hotels blocks, solar powered street lights, staff quarters”.
Guard of honour mounted for Alhaji Abubakar Isah by students of Queen college Lagos.
The Director/Principal, however, pledged that the school will make best uses of the experience centre provided for the School by Skool Media.
On her part, the Director/Principal, Queen’s College, Yaba, Dr. Mrs.T.F.O. Yakubu-Oyinloye, showered encomiums on the Skool Media for the projects.
She reiterated that access to quality ICT-enabled education has become imperative for the future of the students.
“Queens College is the flagship of girl’s education in Nigeria. We believe this project will foster modern learning skills in our students are creative, intelligent and forward looking to assignments that will inspire them more”, she said.
She said that the school has put necessary arrangements in place to ensure efficient use of the center located within the School library to boost teachers and students ICT experience.
Skool Media team with Principal and staff of Federal Government College , Ijanikin, Lagos.
Dr Mrs. OAU Essien, Principal, Federal Government College, Ijanikin, Speaking during the ceremony commended Skool Media team for the continuous support for the advancement of education and the passion they have demonstrated while working with the school management.
She also noted that more need to be done and the need for an improved collaborative effort to ensure sustainability of the on-going project.
She also used the opportunity to commission some ongoing projects within the school including the newly renovated Physics Laboratory and Guest Lounge within the premise.
Hands-on experience by the students
The Director while commissioning Skool media’s Teachers and Students Technology Experience centres at Federal Government College, Ijanikin also commissioned some projects including guest lodge, physics laboratory.
He also pledged to personally donate two badminton courts to the School in a bid to enhance sports facilities within the School.
Commissioning of the Experience center
In the same vein, Skool Media additionally pledged to provide the school with four units of standing air conditioners to support the school hall.
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that Nigeria’s internet usage reached a record 1.24 million terabytes in November 2025.
According to the latest data from the NCC, the figure rose modestly from 1.235 million terabytes in October, reflecting steady growth in digital activity across the country.
Broadband penetration in Nigeria crossed the halfway mark in November 2025, reaching 50.58 per cent, up from 45.61 per cent in January, the telecoms regulator reported.
The figure, however, falls short of the 70 per cent coverage target outlined in the National Broadband Plan 2020–2025, which expires this month.
The country had roughly 109 million broadband subscriptions by November. Growth has been uneven, hindered by infrastructure and regulatory constraints, including frequent fibre-optic vandalism that triggers 30 to 43 network cuts daily, high right-of-way fees, and declining subscriber numbers earlier in the year.
Expansion of mobile networks, particularly 3G and 4G services, alongside limited 5G rollouts in urban centres, affordable smartphones, and competitive data plans, has driven uptake.
Investments in the National Communications Backbone and private-sector initiatives have also improved access, especially in underserved areas.
While Nigeria is gradually improving digital inclusion, achieving the original broadband plan remains challenging due to high infrastructure costs, coverage limitations, and deployment hurdles.
The NCC maintains that continued investment in mobile networks and broadband infrastructure will sustain gradual growth in the sector.
Commenting on the development, some Nigerian analysts attributed the surge to the broader mobile and broadband adoption and the growing appetite for streaming, online learning and other digital services.
According to the analysts, the figures suggest that internet connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity for both business and leisure, underscoring the slow but steady expansion of Nigeria’s digital economy.
Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the top three Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government with the Best Ranking in Website Performance for 2025.
L-R: Head Special Projects, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Salamatu Andu; Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Engr. Abaraham Oshadame; Director General Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Head Customer Support Service, Galaxy Backbone, Rosemary Ehize; Secretary to the ES. Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, Tahir Aminu at the BPSR award ceremony for top four MDAs in BPSR Website Performance and Ranking 2025 at the BPSR office on Tuesday, 23rd December, 2025.
This is coming barely three weeks after the telecom regulator was recognized as one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) – a testament to the Commission’s consistency in investment in technology for ensuring efficient service delivery.
In the BPSR 2024/2025 scorecard ranking of agencies’ websites, the NCC came second in the ranking, trailing behind Galaxy Backbone Limited, which came first while the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) clinched the third position, from a pool of 235 MDAs, whose website were evaluated.
BPSR deployed 14 evaluation criteria in include MDA’s website compliance with .gov.ng domain name, appearance and aesthetics (look and feel) of the website, content, relevance to MDAs mandate/government policy and the website’ structure.
Others include website’s responsiveness (device compatibility), security, load time, usability/ease of navigation, availability/uptime, functionality, interactivity, accessibility and capacity building.
The recognition was announced at the official release of Federal Government 2024/2025 Scorecard Ranking for MDAs’ Website held at the Federal Ministry of Finance Auditorium in Abuja on Monday (December 22, 2025) while the award presentation took place at BPSR’s Office on Tuesday (December 23, 2025).
The award, which is an important index metric of the National e-Government Masterplan for determining the Nigeria e-Government Status, was received by the Commission in recognition of its commitment to maintaining a world-class website that enhances service delivery to the citizens.
Receiving the award on behalf of the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, the NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Abraham Oshadami, appreciated the BPSR for the recognition, describing the award as “another encouragement for the Commission to be a better public service institution leveraging digital platforms such as our web presence to enhance public service delivery to our various stakeholders, thereby implementing the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business policy direction.”
While presenting the award to the NCC, alongside other two agencies, BPSR’s Director-General, Mr. Dasuki Arabi, commended the top three for their proactive decisions in maintaining world-class websites, which are compliant with the Federal Government’s policy direction in effective and efficient service delivery to the citizens.
According to the DG, the 2024/2025 MDA’s websites’ ranking represents a collective effort of federal public institutions in Nigeria to be transparent, accountable and open in governance, as well as a confirmation to align with global best practices in service delivery to the citizens.
Developed about six years ago, Arabi said as a result of the annual ranking, more public institutions have indicated readiness to embrace reforms, and align with the policy direction of the current administration’s Renewed Hope agenda on improve governance for effective service delivery, as introduced by His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“The ideals of harnessing and deploying technological tools for service delivery has become imperative following the COVID pandemic, and distortions of socio-economic system of nations, culminating in the evolution of competitiveness, cost effectiveness, and agile governance.
“As engine room of governance, it behoves on us in the public service to perform our statutory duties and we must put in place technological innovations and standardized websites to operate services as well as deliver service needs to citizens,” he said.
The Scorecard exercise, he said, is part of the BPSR reform broader function of conducting research on reform implementation efforts and presenting ‘best practice’ models to the entire Public Service, and to among others, improve access to government information, facilitate seamless financial transaction, eliminate corruption and cyber theft, as well as facilitate access to government services.
Speaking on the rigorous nature of the exercise that produced the top three winners, the DG said “in the past few weeks members of the Scorecard Jury drawn from inter-Ministerial Agencies, had worked tirelessly to mill websites of selected MDAs through a rigorous process of enduring criteria for the ranking and the outcome had also passed through a quality assurance mechanism to validate the outcome.”
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has dismissed reports that bank accounts not linked to a Tax Identification Number (TIN) will be frozen or automatically debited from January 1, 2026.
Taiwo Oyedele
Oyedele described the claims as false and misleading, warning Nigerians against panic over misinformation surrounding recent tax and financial reforms.
In a post on his X handle Tuesday morning, he wrote: “Don’t let anyone manipulate you. Your bank account is safe. Misinformation makes you panic and fear a reform that is designed to help you.
“When they tell you that your account will be frozen or automatically debited from January 2026, ask them for the evidence in the new law. Be wise.”
He stressed that no provision in the new tax laws authorises the freezing of bank accounts, adding that the rumours are part of widespread misrepresentation of the reforms.
The committee chairman reiterated that the reforms are intended to simplify Nigeria’s tax system and ease the burden on ordinary citizens, not to impose punitive measures on bank customers.
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