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Airtel Nigeria has unveiled SmartTrybe Junior, a mobile education platform, aimed at enhancing the learning experience of Nigerian children within the age bracket of five to 16.

According to the company, the tool offers a 3D interactive multimedia based learning environment, designed to help students achieve deeper understanding and higher retention.

Airtel says the learning tool, which integrates three of the major aspects of education: audio visual, textbooks and test, will deliver more than 120 courses to pupils and students in primary 1 to senior secondary school 3.

“It also features highly engaging animations of laboratory experiments and lecture notes, classroom approved textbooks and an in-depth compilation of key points and definitions presented as quick study flash cards,” read a statement issued by Airtel.

“Airtel Smart Trybe Junior comes with access to pre-loaded eBooks, which are exclusively developed for Airtel by the renowned Evans publishers and all the courses are based on the current academic curriculum in Nigerian schools.

“The study materials are developed in compliance with the federal ministry of education and adapted for pupils and students in the West African sub-region, especially Nigeria.”

Ahmed Mokhles, Airtel Nigeria chief commercial officer, explained that Airtel Smart Trybe Junior is part of the company’s contribution towards the development of Nigerian educational sector.

“Our aim is to make learning fun for these kids and for them to gain deeper understanding of what they learn in school, using Airtel Smart Trybe Junior,” he was quoted as saying.

“They will also have access to huge repertoire of learning materials which will enhance their understanding of the subjects in their school curriculum and also spur them to academic excellence.

“At Airtel, we are committed to helping our customers including children and youths to succeed in their endeavours.”

The statement added that some of the features include a continuous assessment component that allows students test their understanding of topics on a chapter-by-chapter basis as well as the exam prep component.

“This component helps students prepare for promotional exams at every level; common entrance, Junior Secondary School Certificate Examination (JSSCE), O-Levels and Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME),” the statement read.

“Airtel SmartTrybe Junior comes with other parent-child offers, where the kids enjoy free calls and SMS to their both parent.

“In addition to this, 10 per cent bonus airtime is transferred to kid’s line every time the parents recharge, Airtel disclosed.

“The learning tool is available on regular prepaid SIMs by simply dialing *317# and it works on any android tab or smartphone device.

“The Smart Trybe Junior tabs are available for purchase from any Airtel shops nationwide.”