The Federal Government says Nigerian students will begin receiving 100 megabytes of free daily data from October 1, 2026, to access approved educational websites and digital learning platforms. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the commencement date at the launch of the Initiative for Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content in Nigeria in […]
The Federal Government says Nigerian students will begin receiving 100 megabytes of free daily data from October 1, 2026, to access approved educational websites and digital learning platforms.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the commencement date at the launch of the Initiative for Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content in Nigeria in Abuja.
The programme, being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission in partnership with telecommunications operators and the Federal Ministry of Education, will initially cover students in public senior secondary schools and tertiary institutions.
Under the initiative, participating mobile network operators will provide eligible students with 100MB of zero-rated data daily for use on approved educational platforms, including digital libraries, learning management systems, educational repositories and technical and vocational training platforms.
Alausa says the initiative is aimed at reducing the financial barrier posed by the cost of internet data and ensuring that students can access quality educational resources regardless of their economic background.
The government also says educational platforms included in the programme will be jointly approved by the Federal Ministry of Education and the NCC, with safeguards covering cybersecurity, child protection and data protection.
The NCC identified MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria and Globacom among the major mobile network operators supporting the implementation of the programme.
The Federal Government says the initiative will eventually be expanded to other categories of learners as part of efforts to improve digital inclusion and access to education across the country.
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