SabiHub SIMs Aim To Redefine Digital Learning for Students

Globacom and a coalition of partners are rolling out SabiHub-branded SIM cards and hybrid tablets to over 5 million Nigerian students in a bid to improve digital access and tackle online safety concerns. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja, brings together Glo, OMobile World, the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), FCMB, Maistrade, and advocacy group Industrial Awakening.

At the launch event, David Ogunbanjo, CEO of OMobile, said the project is more than just about connectivity. “This is not just about SIM cards. It is about what they represent: inclusion, equity, and a future where no child is left behind simply because they lack access,” he said.

He added that the SabiHub platform will enable students to access educational content and interactive tools, while offering a smart learning environment tailored to the demands of today’s digital economy.

SabiHub to Tackle Child Safety and Access Gaps

Beyond access, one key concern the initiative is addressing is online safety. According to David Ibrahim, Missions Director at Industrial Awakening, hybrid tablets with restricted SIM cards will be introduced, starting from Abuja. These devices will limit internet use to learning, safe entertainment, and positive recreation.

“We are making hybrid tablets available to children nationwide…because parents have cried that their children go online and they are either on pornography sites or they are doing something else that is toxic,” Ibrahim said.

He explained that the SabiHub SIM cards are designed with content controls that lock users into pre-approved digital environments. This, he believes, could be a game-changer in safeguarding children while boosting edtech adoption.

A Movement for Inclusion

With internet connectivity now a basic educational requirement, stakeholders believe digital exclusion should no longer be acceptable in Nigerian schools. The FCT Chapter President of NAPPS, Rukayat Agbola, welcomed the development, noting the importance of protecting students from online risks.

“The SabiHub digital platform will also help schools, parents, and students across Nigeria access quality education materials without any stress,” she said.

She added that schools are eagerly awaiting the launch of the hybrid tablets, which are expected to significantly boost innovation and classroom engagement.

The project comes at a time when Nigeria is pushing to improve its digital education infrastructure, especially for students in underserved communities. Glo’s involvement provides the wide reach needed to drive this at scale.