The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has entered into a partnership with a United States-based company, Digital Learning Network (DLN), to roll out a large-scale National Digital Education Transformation Project aimed at boosting access to quality learning in Nigeria.
The agreement, signed on Monday at UBEC headquarters in Abuja, will provide 47 million laptops and tablets to learners and teachers across pre-primary, primary, and junior secondary schools. The devices are expected to bridge digital gaps and guarantee access to modern educational tools, infrastructure, and training.
According to the pact, DLN will work in collaboration with Deloitte Financial Advisory, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc., Zenith Bank Plc., and the National Credit Guarantee Company. Funding for the project will come entirely from private investments through development finance institutions, global technology partners, and institutional investors.
UBEC’s Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, said the initiative is designed to transform learning, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach communities. “The project represents one of the most significant educational technology initiatives globally,” she noted.
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As outlined in the MoU, the project will deploy DLN-branded devices pre-loaded with digital textbooks and interactive learning resources aligned with the Nigerian curriculum developed by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC).
It will also introduce a strong hybrid internet system combining 5G technology, local telecom services, and SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network, guaranteeing broadband speeds of at least 50 Mbps even in rural areas.
In addition, a nationwide digital training programme will be launched for teachers, administrators, and support staff, in partnership with the National Teachers’ Institute, to ensure teaching standards align with national goals.
