The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it is stepping up efforts to transform Nigeria's tertiary education system through major investments in infrastructure, digital technology and modern learning facilities. According to Tribune Online, the initiative is aimed at building institutions capable of producing globally competitive graduates, with a strong digital infrastructure base at the core of the planned reforms.

A new initiative is set to provide free internet access for students at a Nigerian tertiary institution, aimed at enhancing digital learning and connectivity. This program is expected to benefit students by improving their access to online resources and educational materials.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has identified high device and connectivity costs, inaccessible digital products, and inadequate digital skills as major barriers preventing persons with disabilities from fully participating in Nigeria's digital economy. According to Nairametrics, the regulator highlighted these challenges as obstacles to digital inclusion for people with disabilities across the country.

A Daily Trust opinion piece highlights a funding gap in Nigeria's senior secondary education, arguing it deserves urgent national attention. The article notes that basic education is supported by a statutory intervention mechanism through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), while tertiary education benefits from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). In contrast, senior secondary education lacks a comparable dedicated funding structure, raising the question of who will finance this segment of the education system.

Despite rising oil wealth in Nigeria, many poor students continue to face financial hardship, prompting renewed scrutiny of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and its effectiveness in supporting access to education. According to Legit.ng, the contrast between the country's growing petroleum revenues and the ongoing struggles of disadvantaged students raises fresh questions about whether the fund is fulfilling its intended role in expanding educational opportunities for those most in need.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a Digital Training Academy, selecting 16,000 Nigerians for its first cohort, according to Punch. The programme is intended to provide participants with free digital training leading to globally recognised qualifications. The initiative forms part of government efforts to expand digital skills among Nigerians, though further details on curriculum, duration, and selection criteria were not included in the report.