Information and communication technology (ICT) is the engine behind significant advancements in the global education system. This is because ICT aids every country to produce or develop a well-rounded person who can live in his surroundings and make a significant contribution to the survival of the society to which he belongs. Previous studies on Nigerian education  focused on factors militating against qualitative education in Nigeria. Deviating from the normal focus, this study discusses the place of adult education on 21^st century technological innovations. Data for this study were secondarily sourced through textbooks, journal articles, newspaper publications, and etcetera. findings show that Nigerians who entered the workforce before finishing their schooling because of family obligations are unable to balance work and studies, and very few of those who have a great desire for education are unable to do so due to the limited options in the traditional institutions of learning. Also, the bulk of the country's female population lacks access to education due to childhood traditions, early marriages, and religious convictions. Based on these findings, the study calls for wider integration of ICT into the Nigerian education system as a way of adapting and updating current instructional frameworks and the learning ways of adult students.

Keywords: Adult students, Education, ICT,  Society, Workforce.