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UNESCO Launches First International Media and Information Literacy Institute in Nigeria

Robert Imoh — Sat, 02 May 2026 15:08:14 +0000

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, has inaugurated the world’s first International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI) at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). This historic milestone positions Nigeria at the forefront of efforts to strengthen critical thinking and media literacy in […]

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Global Enterpreneurship Week: Stakeholders urge youths to develop entrepreneurial mindset

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:56:09 +0000

Stakeholders in Kano have called on youths to develop entrepreneurial mindset and adopt the use of technology to become self-reliant. They gave the advice at a creativity competition demonstration day, organized by Enthuse Entrepreneurship School to mark Global Entrepreneurship Week on Sunday in Kano. The state Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr Yusuf Kofar-Mata, restated the […]

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Nigeria committed to ideals, policies, programs of UNESCO — Minister

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 11:35:30 +0000

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman says the Federal Government is committed to the ideals, policies and programs of UNESCO to achieve SDGs and other Global Development Agenda. Mamman spoke at the 42nd Session of the UNESCO General Conference in Paris, France This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by […]

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Ministry develops national policy on nanotechnology, ready for FEC consideration, approval – Nnaji

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 17:13:46 +0000

Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, says the ministry has developed a national policy on nanotechnology soon to be presented to the Federal Executive Council for consideration and approval. The minister said this at the 2023 World Science Day for Peace and Development with the theme: “Building trust in science’’, on Friday […]

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FG reiterates commitment to address rising illiteracy

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:14:38 +0000

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 2023 International Literacy Day, the Federal Government has reiterated its commitment towards addressing the scourge of illiteracy in the country. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, disclosed this during a news conference in Abuja on Friday to mark the day. The theme for […]

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UNESCO REF wants Tinubu to work with CSOs, others on youth value

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:22:13 +0000

The UNESCO Read and Earn Federation (UNESCO REF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to work with relevant government entities, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and private sectors towards enhancing youth value. The President, UNESCO REF, Prince Abdulsalami Ladigbolu, made the call in an interview in Abuja on Friday. Ladigbolu said the actors […]

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Teachers: Collaboration, knowledge sharing yields improved teaching practices, student outcomes -TRCN

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:20:07 +0000

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) says there is the need to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth among educators, as it ultimately leads to improved teaching practices and student outcomes. According to it, to drive this, the third edition of online conference of registered teachers in the country will take place from Aug. […]

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Rector charges OBS (Monotechnic) matriculants to develop, sustain reading habit

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 11:59:36 +0000

The Rector of Oak Business School (OBS), (Monotechnic), Aguda-Ogba, Dr Lance Elakama, has called on matriculated students of the institution to develop and sustain good reading habit to attain their career goals. Elakama gave the advice n Lagos at the maiden matriculation of the first two sets of the school’s students in ND 1 and […]

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Monkeys at Cambodia’s famed Angkor site pose risk to tourists, temples

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:30:49 +0000

Throngs of monkeys living in Cambodia’s famed Angkor Archeological Park are posing risk to tourists and temples, a Cambodian Government agency said on Wednesday. The Apsara National Authority (ANA), responsible for managing, safeguarding and preserving the Angkor site, said in a statement. In the news, it said that the number of monkeys at the ancient […]

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I will devote 20% budgetary allocation to education – Imumolen

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 07:41:12 +0000

Prof. Chris Imumolen, the Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party, says he will commit 20 per cent of Nigeria’s annual budget to finance education, if elected in the forthcoming general elections. Imumolen made the promise on Tuesday at an interactive session organized by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPPS), Kuru, near Jos. […]

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UNESCO urges use of radio as unique instrument of peace

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 06:41:08 +0000

UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has urged everyone not only to celebrate radio’s potential, but also, and especially, to make greater use of radio as a unique instrument of peace. UNESCO’s Director -General, Ms Audrey Azoulay, made the call on Monday in her message to mark the World Radio Day, observed annually on […]

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ADP presidential candidate pledges governance by rule of law

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 05:48:59 +0000

The Presidential Candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Mr Yabagi Sani, says governance by the rule of law will be the guiding principle of his administration, if given the mandate in 2023. Sani gave this assurance during the party’s campaign flag-off and presidential rally in Umuahia, Abia on Friday. He insisted that his administration […]

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FG, UNESCO review annual school census tools, manuals

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:45:41 +0000

The Federal Ministry of Education (FMoE) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural (UNESCO) are to review the Annual School Census (ASC) tools and implementation manuals in line with global trends and the SDGs. This was made known at a three-day workshop for relevant stakeholders in selected states and education sector to review of […]

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GUNi-AFRICA, AAU, others laud NUC new varsity curriculum

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:54:52 +0000

Experts have lauded the efforts of the National Universities Commission (NUC) at curriculum re-engineering with the development and launch of the new Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, the Chairman of the NUC Strategy Advisory Committee (STRADVCOM), Prof. Peter Okebukola, attributed the trajectory to the far-sightedness of the NUC […]

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Youth Model African Union holds 2nd extraordinary summit in Abuja

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:15:35 +0000

The Youth Model African Union, an African Youth platform, has commenced its 2nd Extraordinary Summit in Abuja, to role play the activities of African Union for building diplomatic and leadership skills in the region. The Convener of the union, Mr Igweshi Augustine, said the summit aimed at convening youths from 55 member states of the […]

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