The Federal Government is taking a bold step into the future of education as it officially rolls out real-time online classes for secondary school students across Nigeria. The initiative, called “Inspire Live(s)”, is designed to make learning easier, more accessible, and more modern for students in JSS and SSS — whether they attend public or private schools.
According to the Ministry of Education, the classes will run Mondays to Fridays, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and will be streamed live using Cisco Webex. Subjects such as Mathematics, English, Physics, Biology, Economics, ICT, Business Studies, and Civic Education are already included in the timetable, giving students across the country access to quality lessons without needing to step outside their homes or classrooms.
Government officials say the idea is to solve long-standing issues that slow down education in Nigeria — from teacher shortages to uneven learning standards across states. With this new model, students in rural or underserved areas will now have the opportunity to learn from trained teachers in real time, using the same materials and teaching style.
To make this dream work, the Federal Government has budgeted billions in its 2025 education plan, focusing on digital classrooms, smart boards, internet access, and training focal officers in every state. Schools with basic ICT facilities will be connected automatically, while others are expected to upgrade gradually.
Parents are already reacting online, with many calling it “a big win for the future of learning,” while others are worried about data costs and network issues. Education experts, however, believe that even with teething problems, this move will push Nigeria closer to global digital learning standards.
Whether students are at home, in school, or attending lessons from a community ICT centre, the FG insists that online learning has come to stay — and that this new system will help build a more informed and competitive generation.
