For many Nigerian university students, learning often extends beyond the lecture hall. Large classes, limited access to lecturers and the high cost of private tutoring mean that understanding difficult concepts frequently depends on personal study or help from classmates.
Increasingly, however, students are turning to artificial intelligence-powered education platforms for academic support, signalling a shift in how learning takes place on campuses.
One such platform, Florence, has gained traction among students by providing curriculum-based academic assistance through chat applications such as Telegram and WhatsApp. Rather than relying on advertising campaigns, the platform has spread largely through recommendations among students seeking help with coursework, assignments and examination preparation.
The growing use of digital learning tools reflects changing study habits among university students, many of whom now expect instant access to explanations and learning support outside the classroom.
According to the developers, the platform has responded to more than 100,000 academic questions from students across Nigerian universities since its launch.
