Airtel Steps Into Nigeria’s EdTech Strategy

Airtel Nigeria has taken a seat at the table of a new national push to reshape education through technology. The telecom company has been inducted into the National Education Technology Strategy Technical Working Group, a body set up by the Federal Ministry of Education.

The group is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Education. It will guide the country on how to adopt and sustain digital tools for teaching and learning.

Driving Digital Inclusion in Schools

The plan aims to build a 3–5 year roadmap that brings technology into classrooms across Nigeria. It focuses on inclusivity, collaboration, and long-term growth.

For Airtel, the move strengthens its commitment to expanding digital access. The company has already linked over 1,260 schools and more than 800,000 learners through its ongoing partnership with UNICEF’s Reimagine Education project.

Airtel is also backing the government’s Renewed Hope Digital Skills Bridge, which is designed to equip young Nigerians with future-ready skills. “We look forward to working with the government and partners in shaping an education system where technology empowers every learner, everywhere,” Airtel Nigeria said.

The development signals a stronger partnership between government and private companies in education. If successful, it could make digital classrooms more common, especially in areas where access to learning tools has been limited.

Experts say that education technology, when properly integrated, can reduce gaps in learning outcomes and create wider opportunities for students. Countries such as Kenya and India have already shown how structured EdTech frameworks can boost learning at scale. Nigeria’s new working group could put the country on a similar path.