media and info literacy

Tinubu launches world’s first media literacy institute, declares war on fake news — Photo by mk_photoz on Pexels

media and info literacy

Tinubu's Bold Move: Nigeria’s First Media Literacy and Fake News Institute - What It Means for Your Classroom

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
Tinubu Inaugurates First UNESCO Global Media, Information Literacy Institute in Abuja — Photo by Ronald Ogbonnaya on Pexels

media and info literacy

Why Nigeria’s New UNESCO Media Institute Will Flip Teens’ Fake‑News Habits (and Why You Should Teach Media Literacy and Information Literacy Now)

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
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