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Skool Media Begins Major EduTech Revolution in Nigeria
Skool Media, an ICT solution-based Company, is now poised to change the face of education in Nigeria using technology.
The Company recently unveiled its plans to the media and partners in an attempt to redefine technology-enabled education; to transform how learning is practised and expand the range of measures in student’s achievements.
Mr. Moses Imayi, CEO/Project Director Skool Media Nig Ltd, Speaking at the October ‘Business Mixer’, said that with about 24 project locations in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria, and four projects in each zone, Skool Media has further enhanced its collaboration with other stakeholders passionate about developing Nigeria’s educational system, leveraging on ICT tools and applications.
Mr. Imayi reiterated that changing the landscape of educational space with the adoption of technology to improve and reposition average Nigerian child for competitiveness in the global space cannot be overemphasised.
He said: “Skool Media advocates for an integration of a Digital Classroom, Library Upgrade, Capacity Building and an Educational tablet as a core of academic in consonance with the 21st-century framework for learning”.
“Skool Media aims to provide infrastructural support to a range of educational institutions including digitalization of classroom, library upgrade, upgrade of laboratory & teaching software, capacity building and creation of a common room/training room”, the CEO/Project Director said.
He explained that in these schools, they have tech experience centers where students and teachers can engage in critical thinking in order to bridge the gap between among and counterparts across the world.
He further disclosed that Skool Media has developed a platform called Edufirst.ng; a digital learning platform that would address their engagements with private institutions and private schools.
In his words, “The Edufirst platform is suppose to address the gap in the educational space, part of what we are doing on the Edufirst platform is to create like a school portal management system that allows you to have good interactions, student teachers interactions, parent teachers interactions, stakeholders interactions as well.
“The platform is also useful for parents to access performance of their children in schools and then have conversations with teachers on how happy or displeased they are with their children performance.
“Under that platform we also have what we would be tagging Edufirst blog, it’s a component under the platform.
“The blog is supposed to have conversation or narratives of treads occurring in the educational system both indigenous Nigeria and globally as well.
“So the platform is quite big and it’s meant to be all encompassing to all key participants provided you are an individual that has passion for one level of education, you get access to the blog.
“If it’s based on you being a proprietress you will get access to signing up on the platform to engage with it.
“We’re also trying to develop on that platform what we call scholarship schemes.
“So the portal will also help students to be able to access on the spot scholarships with certain partnerships we’ve built.
“This is supposed to be like a support scheme Edufirst is offering to the general public”.
Also speaking at the event, Adaeze Sokan, Director of Policy and Learning at Ventures Platform explained that the Startup industry if well-funded and positioned will help grow the Nigerian economy.
According to Sokan, Nigeria is moving into ‘Startup Leadership’ era where young people with technological milieu will determine the fate of the country.
This, she emphasised, will become possible through a 21st Century education system powered by technology.
She further extolled Skool Media’s edu-tech initiatives, adding that these will change the narratives on how the educational system functions in Nigeria.
In his remarks, Mr. Charles Dungor, Partnership Implementation Manager at Skool Media, said they have made a number of efforts to define the essential knowledge, skills and dispositions needed for Nigeria’s increasingly information-driven and technologically powered societies.
This, he said, has spurred Skool media to partner or become membership of a number of organisations such as the Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) and Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), to see how best they can advocate for improved quality education that will cut across Nigeria to ensure that e-learning is being adopted into the curriculum of schools.
QNET, a leading global lifestyle and wellness direct selling company, has been honored with the prestigious “Direct Selling Company of the Year” award at the recent AfriTECH 4.0 Conference and Awards.
This recognition underscores QNET’s significant contributions to financial inclusion and e-commerce in Africa.
The award was presented to QNET by Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi, Co-Convener of AfriTech & ATAEx Awards. Onwuegbuchi commended QNET for its unwavering commitment to empowering individuals and driving economic growth across the continent.
He highlighted the company’s innovative approach to direct selling, coupled with its focus on financial literacy and digital innovation.
Biram Fall, Regional Manager for QNET Sub-Saharan Africa, expressed his gratitude for the recognition.
He emphasized QNET’s dedication to innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation in Africa.
Fall highlighted the company’s impact on the Nigerian economy, particularly through its advanced technology and robust e-commerce platform.
“QNET’s participation in this event further solidified its position as a key player in the region’s digital transformation journey.
“We are committed to staying in Nigeria, our biggest market in Sub-Saharan Africa, and contributing to the region’s development,” Fall stated.
During his keynote speech, Fall underscored QNET’s commitment to empowering individuals through knowledge and skill development.
He highlighted the FinGreen financial literacy program, which has already trained over 1,350 young people in Nigeria to make informed financial decisions.
Fall also emphasized the potential of direct selling to drive economic growth in Africa. “Our e-commerce-driven direct-selling model provides opportunities for income generation across more than 100 countries, helping individuals pursue their goals while contributing to community growth,” he explained.
Addressing the challenges of limited banking infrastructure and cash dependency in Africa, Fall stressed the importance of financial inclusion for e-commerce growth.
He called for collaboration to accelerate financial inclusion and e-commerce growth in Africa, fostering a financially inclusive future for the continent.
Martin Ekpeke, Managing Editor of ITPulse, a leading Nigerian online Information and Communications Technology (ICT) news platform, was awarded the prestigious Digital Reporting Excellence Award at the Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards.
The award, presented by Tech Castle Foundation, recognizes Ekpeke’s exceptional coverage of cyber threats, digital privacy, and the evolving online security landscape.
“We are thrilled to honor Martin Ekpeke with the Digital Reporting Excellence Award.
“His insightful reporting has been instrumental in raising awareness about critical digital issues and empowering individuals and organizations to stay informed and protected,” said Chike Onwuegbuchi from Tech Castle Foundation.
Ekpeke expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating, “I am deeply honored to receive this award.
“It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire ITPulse team.
“We are committed to delivering high-quality, informative content that empowers our readers to navigate the complex digital world.”
The Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards celebrate individuals, businesses, and institutions driving digital transformation in Africa.
This year’s event brought together tech enthusiasts, regulators, and other key stakeholders in the Nigerian ICT ecosystem.
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emphasized the judiciary’s crucial role in Nigeria’s digital transformation. During the Annual Workshop for Judges on Legal Issues in Telecommunications, Executive Vice Chairman Aminu Maida highlighted the judiciary’s reliance on digital tools to enhance justice delivery.
He stressed the need for special protections for telecommunication infrastructure, which faces disruptions from vandalism, theft, and restricted access.
Maida called for judicial support to implement the Presidential Order designating telecommunications infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure.
This order prohibits unauthorized actions against such infrastructure without a lawful court order.
The judiciary’s role in protecting fundamental rights, enforcing digital contracts, and developing digital jurisprudence is vital for Nigeria’s digital transformation.
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, commended the NCC’s efforts to protect consumers from unfair practices and emphasized the judiciary’s commitment to the telecommunications sector.
She highlighted concerns such as cybersecurity risks, consumer data protection, and the need for improved dispute resolution frameworks within the digital economy.
The workshop aims to equip judicial officers with the technical expertise required to address emerging legal challenges in telecommunications.
Nigeria’s digital economy has significant growth potential, with projected revenues of $18.30 billion by 2026, expected to create employment opportunities, reduce poverty, and promote innovation.
The NCC is working with key stakeholders to ensure the seamless implementation of the Presidential Order and to keep Nigeria competitive in the global digital economy.
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