The MTN SchoolsConnect project is aimed at using ICT to enhance teaching and learning in secondary schools in Nigeria. In the first two phases, the MTN Foundation provided fully operational computer laboratories with 21 personal compuiters, VSAT interconnectivity and hands-on teacher training in 24 secondary schools in Kaduna, Lagos, Enugu, Kwara, Rivers State and the Federal Capital Teritory, Abuja. In all more than 49,524 pupils and 2,412 teachers have benefited from ICT facilities and training provided by the Foundation.

The third phase will be completed in 2006 and will equally provide identical facilities to public schools in Ogun, Bauchi and Cross River States. Thus connecting 37 schools in the country with a total of 85,610 students and 3,817 teachers. Tha SchoolsConnect project is an education empowerment initiative sponsored by the MTN Foundation and managed by SchoolNet Nigeria, an ICT in Education non-governmental organization.

In todays hi-tech digital world, the role of libraries have changed dramatically; from the provision of physical books, to a network of information resources across the globe. The MTN Foundation UniversitiesConnect project provides a link to the world's largest collection of digital resources from over 5,500 libraries and 300 publishers to assist university students and professors with research. This valuable resource will also be beneficial to government officials, the media, industry experts and researchers in other academic institutions.

The On-line research Library is equiped with 125 networked computers, servers, printers and photocopier; internet connectivity for receipt and update of content for two years; a two-year subscription to electronic resources through the Net library Network; and a conductive study environment through space renovation, provision of adequate lighting, furniture and alternative power supply.

The project which is managed by NetLibrary Nigeria has taken off at the University of Lagos, the first beneficiary institution of MTN Foundation UniversititesConnect Library project. Going foward several selected universities will enjoy similar world-class facilities in the 6 geo-political zones of the nation.

One the Foundation's main projects in equipping schools is the MTN/UNICEF Child Friendly School Initiative (CFSI). The CFSI is a virbrant partnership that aims to improve the quality of basic education by raising the standard of the learning environment in Nigerian Schools.

In its first phase, the project will rehabilitate three schools in three states (Bauchi, Delta and Lagos) through infrastructural improvement. Specifically the project will rehabilitate water sanitation facilities in each school so that children have access to safe water and toilets.

Under the project, basic teaching and learning materials will be provided so that each child has acess to textbooks, readers and writing materials.