The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating youth and adult illiteracy in Nigeria through the expansion of literacy centres, strengthening of adult education institutions and increased access to lifelong learning opportunities. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, state…

…media scholars, fact-checkers, and technology platforms; and investing in public media literacy.On the financial side, Amupitan said INEC had submitted a substantial budget that included significant allocations for election technology, operations, and the procurement of new accreditation devices to replace units lost o…

…and allergies, between populations that eat GM foods and those that don’t. The Genetic Literacy Project catalogued more than 280 science and health bodies worldwide, and over 3,000 peer-reviewed studies concluding that approved GM crops carry no more risk than conventionally bred crops. Japan’s expert panels reached th…

…fact-checkers and technology platforms, and sustained investment in public media literacy. He commended INEC’s ongoing collaboration with international partners on cybersecurity architecture and system resilience, and invited ACSPN and Nigeria’s communication scholars into structured collaboration on media literacy res…

…success stories. Sustained impact will depend on infrastructure, policy support, digital literacy and the ability to build trust within farming communities. Still, one thing is becoming clear. Agriculture is no longer just a farming conversation. It is now a technology conversation, a finance conversation and increasin…

…that I emphasised was training. I wanted to train the people, maybe like financial literacy, even capital development, so that these guys understand what they need to do, you know, as they fight their way out of poverty.” He welcomed the current administration’s stated intention to graduate beneficiaries from welfare.…

…and automotive mechatronics. The curriculum blends hands-on practical work with theory, literacy, numeracy, entrepreneurship, and soft skills.Through a partnership with the National Board for Technical Education, the institute delivers training aligned with national occupational standards. Sani confirmed that the gradu…

…at low-income market women and young Nigerians. He also recalled his grassroots digital literacy campaign, which he said was launched after the Federal Government introduced computer-based testing for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examinations. Adebisi said his team sent computers and volunteers to commu…

…students approaching graduation could leave school without what he considers fundamental literacy skills.The teacher said the experience was especially painful because he believes many of his students are not receiving the level of education they need before moving on to college or adulthood. The video has drawn attent…

…you have provided leadership in polio eradication, vaccine distribution, and adult literacy. Upon your emergence as President of Rotary International, you came up with this theme, ‘Create lasting impact.’ What will be your priorities for the next year of your leadership? I’m pleased to be uniting our members to create…

…digital economy agenda, particularly priorities around digital infrastructure, digital literacy, innovation and indigenous content development. He said the partnership aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the national ambition to build a $1tn economy driven by productivity, innovation and privat…

…institutions and networks to strengthen advocacy for peace education, religious literacy, scholarship and the moral development of young people. Tinubu said religious leaders should also use their influence to promote justice, responsibility, compassion and the peaceful resolution of grievances. The statement partly re…

…children who miss foundational learning opportunities face difficulties developing basic literacy and numeracy skills, leaving them vulnerable to functional illiteracy later in life. He added that prolonged disruption would also reduce the future employability of affected children, increasing their dependence on subsis…

…a youth-led civic initiative dedicated to promoting civic education, political literacy, and active citizenship among young people. I recently graduated with a First-Class Honours degree in International Law and Diplomacy from Babcock University. During my time at the university, I combined academics with leadership, s…

…of death, usual place of residence, occupation, date and cause of death, marital status, literacy level and whether the death was certified by a medical doctor. Applicants are also expected to select the registration state, local government area and NPC registration centre. The commission said a confirmation email woul…

…shown that early identification and intervention significantly improve school readiness, literacy development and long-term educational outcomes while reducing the cost of remedial interventions later in life. “Standards and tools alone cannot transform educational outcomes. Their effectiveness depends on strong instit…

…strengthening consumer protection and cybersecurity, and promoting digital literacy, particularly among women, youths, persons with disabilities and underserved communities. The conference, hosted by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and the Nigerian Communica…

…did not hide his displeasure, characterizing the lady's actions as a sign of illiteracy. The viral video, which shows the unnamed woman getting her alleged lover's face permanently inked on her own face, has sparked widespread debate across social media networks. Watch the viral video below View this post on Instagram…

…and nearly 80 digital computer workstations, is expected to enhance students’ digital literacy and access to quality learning resources. The minister disclosed that the Tinubu administration inherited 36 abandoned and poorly executed e-library projects in Unity Colleges across the country, adding that 16 of the facilit…

…Shuni Muhammad Dahiru is the new executive secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, replacing Professor Shu'aibu Shehu Aliyu, who was reassigned to the Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF) in April. To replace Mathias Byuan, the former executive director, finance of the…

…young people. She disclosed that during her visit, she toured a digital village where literacy, vocational training and life skills programmes are being implemented, as well as a primary healthcare centre providing routine immunisation and nutrition screening services. “What I saw today was truly impressive. The digita…

…in underserved communities lack access to computers, reliable internet and digital literacy opportunities, leaving them at a disadvantage in an increasingly technology-driven global economy. Successive interventions by the Federal Government have sought to improve school enrolment and learning outcomes through initiati…

…AI & digital education - AI-assisted learning, coding from primary school, digital literacy for all, robotics & automation, AI tools, data science and cybersecurity. Community colleges - Associate degrees, technical certifications, entrepreneurship programmes, adult education, continuing education and digital skills tr…

…these efforts, but rather celebrate and support them with access to capital, financial literacy, and business management skills. However, to limit the national conversation to this single point is to fail our young people profoundly. The debate should not end with whether our youth can sell akara, but with a far more u…

…digital systems, limited interoperability, inadequate coordination, poor digital literacy among health workers, and infrastructure gaps still exist. She said the stakeholders’ engagement provides an opportunity for government agencies, development partners, health professionals, implementing partners, academia, and oth…