BRAINFRIEND EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE: A Majore Boost to Reading Culture in Nigeria Through Information and Communication Technology.

Written by Matthew Ujah-Peter

Nigerian Minister of Communications Technology: Mrs Omoboal-Johnson

Brainfriend is a locally designed  computer software package  developed in Nigeria by Cinfores Limited, an indigenous  ICT company which has over the years developed various educational solutions including  eCampus and Electronic Scholarship Management Information System (E.S.M.S.). Brainfriend is an educational package specially designed and developed to aid all students from UBE 1-9, senior  secondary school and post secondary school in their preparation for all major examinations. The software is a compilation of questions with their answers and concise explanations. Brainfriend comes in compact disc (CDs) format and also on the internet. The software which is computer based, contains questions, answers with explanations modeled after national examinations and screening tests, such as POST UTME, UTME, SSCE, NECO, recruitment and scholarship tests. It is an e-learning tool that guarantees excellent result when used consistently by students or teachers.

Nigerian Minister of Education: Prof. Ruqayyat Rufai

Containing over 40,000 questions covering the Nigerian examination curriculum in 42 subjects, the software is sure to expose students to a wider range of subjects. It also contain comprehensive questions and answers on effective and defensive driving, aptitude tests and ICT information. Brainfriend also contains useful study notes(e-notes) covering all the subjects. These e-notes will help the students in their studies and as well assist teachers in lesson preparation.

Already, the 2013 version of the software which features over 50,000 questions, answers and explanations covers over 40 subjects; over 15,000 theorems, formula and definitions, now includes technical drawing, computer science, food and nutrition, more flexible career counseling guide and lots more. It is also now available for mobile devices running on android with IOS and Windows Mobile version to be released by the middle of  2013.

All these accompanied with the new and exciting BrainFriend Mobile store promises to be the one-stop-shop for the revolution of education in Nigeria through ICT.

Before now, the Nigerian Union of Teachers, (NUT), Lagos State chapter and the Cross Rivers State government in partnership with IT&C networks have deployed the  Brainfriend software for teachers in the respective states and many more states are gearing up to follow suit.
 
Furthermore, it contains a guide for teachers and school administrators in line with the national curriculum. Another exciting feature of this timely software are the Brainfriend games. These games includes a board game called school life as well as a card game. Surely, Brainfriend is well researched software and is set to help improve academic excellence in the lives of Nigerian students. It is a package that has 100% chance of enhancing academic performance. It is easy and fun to use.

Already, the 2013 version of the software which features over 50,000 questions, answers and explanations covers over 40 subjects; over 15,000 theorems, formula and definitions, now includes technical drawing, computer science, food and nutrition, more flexible career counseling guide and lots more. It is also now available for mobile devices running on android with IOS and Windows Mobile version to be released by the end of Q2 2013.
All these accompanied with the new and exciting BrainFriend Mobile store promises to be the one-stop-shop for the revolution of education in Nigeria through ICT.
Before now, the Nigerian Union of Teachers, (NUT), Lagos State chapter and the Cross Rivers State government in partnership with IT&C networks have deployed the Cinfores Brainfriend software for teachers in the respective states and many more states are gearing up to follow suit.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/05/fg-okays-local-software-brainfriend-for-schools/#sthash.My9uuE9Q.dpuf

Already, the 2013 version of the software which features over 50,000 questions, answers and explanations covers over 40 subjects; over 15,000 theorems, formula and definitions, now includes technical drawing, computer science, food and nutrition, more flexible career counseling guide and lots more. It is also now available for mobile devices running on android with IOS and Windows Mobile version to be released by the end of Q2 2013.
All these accompanied with the new and exciting BrainFriend Mobile store promises to be the one-stop-shop for the revolution of education in Nigeria through ICT.
Before now, the Nigerian Union of Teachers, (NUT), Lagos State chapter and the Cross Rivers State government in partnership with IT&C networks have deployed the Cinfores Brainfriend software for teachers in the respective states and many more states are gearing up to follow suit.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/05/fg-okays-local-software-brainfriend-for-schools/#sthash.My9uuE9Q.dpuf

Already, the 2013 version of the software which features over 50,000 questions, answers and explanations covers over 40 subjects; over 15,000 theorems, formula and definitions, now includes technical drawing, computer science, food and nutrition, more flexible career counseling guide and lots more. It is also now available for mobile devices running on android with IOS and Windows Mobile version to be released by the end of Q2 2013.
All these accompanied with the new and exciting BrainFriend Mobile store promises to be the one-stop-shop for the revolution of education in Nigeria through ICT.
Before now, the Nigerian Union of Teachers, (NUT), Lagos State chapter and the Cross Rivers State government in partnership with IT&C networks have deployed the Cinfores Brainfriend software for teachers in the respective states and many more states are gearing up to follow suit.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/05/fg-okays-local-software-brainfriend-for-schools/#sthash.My9uuE9Q.dpuf

Already, the 2013 version of the software which features over 50,000 questions, answers and explanations covers over 40 subjects; over 15,000 theorems, formula and definitions, now includes technical drawing, computer science, food and nutrition, more flexible career counseling guide and lots more. It is also now available for mobile devices running on android with IOS and Windows Mobile version to be released by the end of Q2 2013.
All these accompanied with the new and exciting BrainFriend Mobile store promises to be the one-stop-shop for the revolution of education in Nigeria through ICT.
Before now, the Nigerian Union of Teachers, (NUT), Lagos State chapter and the Cross Rivers State government in partnership with IT&C networks have deployed the Cinfores Brainfriend software for teachers in the respective states and many more states are gearing up to follow suit.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/05/fg-okays-local-software-brainfriend-for-schools/#sthash.My9uuE9Q.dpuf

Subject Composition
1. Senior Secondary School

• Account /Book keeping
• Agricultural Science
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Commerce
• Christian Religious Knowledge
• Economics
• English Language
• Further Mathematics
• Geography
• Government
• History
• Literature in English
• Mathematics
• Physics

2. Junior Secondary School
(UBE 7-9 / JSS 1-3)

• Agricultural Science
• Business Studies
• CRK
• English Language
• Fine Art
• French
• Home Economics
• Integrated Science
• Introductory Technology
• Mathematics
• Physical and Health Education
• Social Studies

3. Primary School (UBE 1-6 /Primary 1-6)

• Agricultural Science
• Basic Science and Technology
• Computer Science
• CRK
• English Language
• French
• Home Economics
• Mathematics
• Physical and Health Education
• Quantitative Analyses
• Social Studies
• Verbal Aptitude
  Already, the 2013 version of the software which features over 50,000 questions, answers and explanations covers over 40 subjects; over 15,000 theorems, formula and definitions, now includes technical drawing, computer science, food and nutrition, more flexible career counseling guide and lots more. It is also now available for mobile devices running on android with IOS and Windows Mobile version to be released by the end of Q2 2013.
  All these accompanied with the new and exciting BrainFriend Mobile store promises to be the one-stop-shop for the revolution of education in Nigeria through ICT.
  Before now, the Nigerian Union of Teachers, (NUT), Lagos State chapter and the Cross Rivers State government in partnership with IT&C networks have deployed the Cinfores Brainfriend software for teachers in the respective states and many more states are gearing up to follow suit.
  - See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/05/fg-okays-local-software-brainfriend-for-schools/#sthash.My9uuE9Q.dpuf

The Manager, Business Development, CINFORES Limited, Mrs Jachi Briggs in a press conference  told Journalists that the endorsement was a landmark feat that certifies the software as an e-learning and examination preparatory tool, which should be adopted by schools, institutions, examination bodies and instructors across the country.

Similarly, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has also approved and certified the software. This is in line with the agency’s policy to test and ensure the quality of locally developed software, in a bid to make them meet the required global standards.

Other Packages from Cinfores
Apart from the Brainfriend soft ware, Cinfores has a range of other educational packages such as the eCampus, the Electronic Echolarship Management Information System (E.S.M.S.), eSkool and 9jaskool.

 For more visit brainfriendonline.com