media and info literacy
Why Media Literacy and Information Literacy Matter in Africa Yes, the moment has arrived to scale digital empowerment across Africa; practical media and information literacy strategies are essential for resilient societies. In a continent where digital conversations shape politics, economies, and identities, strengthening these skills is no longer optional. My
media and info literacy
In November 2024, UNESCO approved Nigeria as the host of its first Category-2 International Media, Information Literacy Institute. Media literacy is the ability to critically evaluate information across platforms, helping people separate fact from fiction. As misinformation spreads, understanding how to verify sources becomes essential for every digital citizen. What
media and info literacy
Nigeria’s new UNESCO Media, Information Literacy Institute will give teachers a ready-made toolkit to raise teens’ ability to spot fake news, and it will change how young people evaluate online stories. The institute is already providing curriculum guides, teacher training and community outreach to make media literacy a core
media and info literacy
Answer: Media and information literacy (MIL) equips Nigerians to find, assess, create and share digital content responsibly, and the new UNESCO-approved institute in Nigeria will anchor nationwide training and research to strengthen those skills. In 2023, 194 UNESCO member states voted to approve Nigeria as host of the world’s