The Federal Government announces plans to remove or scrap internet data charges for millions of Nigerian students when they access approved educational platforms. The initiative is presented as part of efforts to expand access to digital learning by reducing the cost barrier for students.
The education minister, Dr Tunji Alausa, announces the move during the launch of an “Initiative for Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms.” Across the reports, the policy is described as applying to “approved” platforms rather than all internet content, and it is linked to broader plans to manage how young people access online services.
In addition to removing student data costs, one outlet also highlights that the government intends to regulate internet access for under-16s. Other outlets focus more directly on the free or zero-rated data component for students using educational platforms, without emphasizing additional age-based regulatory details. The common thread is the government’s intent to increase participation in digital learning through zero-rating for vetted sites.
