The Nigerian Communications Commission has commenced consultations on a proposal that could allow millions of Nigerian students to access approved educational platforms without paying for internet data.
The proposal, contained in a consultation paper issued by the Joint NCC-Industry Committee on the Implementation of Zero-Rated Access to Education Platforms for Students in Nigeria, seeks public input on a framework for providing free access to educational resources and digital skills development platforms.
The consultation, which runs from June 19 to July 9, 2026, follows calls by President Bola Tinubu for telecommunications operators to provide “unhindered connectivity access to educational institutions and platforms of learning.”
According to the document obtained by The PUNCH on Monday, the initiative, known as the Zero-Rated Data Access Project, is aimed at addressing digital exclusion among students who are unable to afford internet access for learning purposes.
The committee stated that the programme was conceived to leverage
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