….President Tinubu has approved release of all required funds for operationalization — Minister Nigeria remains fully committed to seeing the full operationalisation of the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Institute for which it has been awarded hosting rights by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The Minister of Information and National Orientation, […]
By Doosuur Iwambe African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), Nigeria’s premier Media & Information Literacy (MIL) organization, in partnership with UNESCO, has concluded a two-week online training for educators and schools in the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet). The online pilot training which was held between February 28 and March 9 involved over […]
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says Nigeria alone produces around 2,500 films a year. UNESCO disclosed this on Tuesday in a new report which highlighted the untapped potential in film industry in Africa. The UNESCO report said Africa’s film and audiovisual industries could create over 20 million jobs and contribute 20 billion dollars […]
By Charles Onyekwere United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) says about 22, 000 indigent women and young girls have been enrolled in adult Education Programme in Ebonyi State under the EU – UN spotlight initiative Programme. Senior Programme Specialist and OIC UNESCO regional office Abuja, Sow Mamadou disclosed this during an official unveiling […]
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural organization (UNESCO) through its Regional Bureau Abuja, has partnered with Afari Travels and Tours on Sensitization on Dis- and Mis-information on COVID-19 in the region. The sensitization will be achieved through jingles that are geared towards passing information on “dis and misinformation.” Speaking with the CEO of Afari Travels […]
The United Nations Educational, Scientific Cultural Organisation, (UNESCO), Regional Director for West Africa and Country Representatives for Nigeria, Mr. Ydo Yao has applauded the commitment and support of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) towards human development and youth empowerment programmes in the Territory. The UNESCO Boss gave this commendation, when he paid a visit to […]
The president of Igboekulie, an Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Prince Ben Onuorah says the group is working hard to forestall the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) prediction that the Igbo language was among those that may go into extinction by 2050. Onuorah spoke in Awka, during a prize giving event, Asusu Igbo Amaka […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has tasked the youth to leverage on the transformational power of books in their quest to succeed in their chosen endeavour. Obaseki made the call on the occasion of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)’ World Book and Copyright Day, celebrated on April 23, each year. […]
National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), an apex Cultural Institute established as a result of joint initiative of the Federal government of Nigeria and the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) during the world decade for cultural development (WDCD) from 1988 to 1997. It acknowledged inter-alia the cultural dimension of development, the need […]
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says it is partnering with the Lagos State Government to train four thousand youths on Information Communication and Technology (ICT) skills. Ydo Yao, the Regional Director of UNESCO, made this known on Thursday in Abuja. Yao spoke at the graduation ceremony of 418 youths in the […]
The director general of the Adamawa state Museum and Monuments Commission, Alhaji Saidu Audu, has confirmed that the first United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) World Heritage Site in Nigeria, ‘Sukur World Cultural Heritage’ in Madagali local government area of the state, was destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents in 2014. Audu told […]
In its continuous drive to remain at the forefront of engendering educational learning amongest young Nigerians, Heritage Bank Plc joined in celebrating the “World Book Day” by means of implementing one of its literacy initiatives and donation of books to schools. The bank has decided to lend its support to the biggest celebration of its […]
Recently, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) disclosed that more than 62 million Nigerians are illiterate. According to international education body, it will take no less than 58years of investment to eradicate illiteracy in the country, even with innovations like Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and other learning mechanisms. U8NESCO’s disclosure is […]
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has called on Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to deepen efforts in fighting illiteracy in Nigeria. Mr Benoit Sossou, the Regional Director, UNESCO Regional Office, Abuja, gave the task on Thursday in Abuja at a meeting on “Building new partnership with relevant NGOs in Non-Formal Education (NFE) in […]
Up to 400 people, many are expected to be tourists wanting to enjoy a panoramic view of the Kathmandu valley are currently trapped when the Dharahara Tower or Bhimsen Tower collapsed. It was a nine storey (61.88m) tall tower at the center of Kathmandu. It is a part of Architecture of Kathmandu recognized by UNESCO. […]
UNESCO is predicting that half of all languages will be gone by the end of this century. Over 2,000 of the world’s 7,000 languages have fewer than 1,000 native speakers, according to data from the UN group. The Amazon rainforest, sub-Saharan Africa, Oceania, Australia and Southeast Asia will lose the most languages, according to the […]
Nigeria’s 2015 general elections as the new talking point, has attracted global attention with great admiration for the efforts and resilience of the citizens. Soon after the election produced General MuhamaduBuhari as the next president, several people and groups have been setting agenda for the incoming administration. Expectedly though, the populace anticipates that governance would […]
Recent report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)shows that Nigeria has the highest number of children out of school and one of the world’s worst education systems. In fact, Nigeria was among Pakistan, Chad and Ethiopia as the countries that are way off target on the six key educational goals to […]
Nigeria, Chad, Pakistan, and Ethiopia are among countries that are way off target on the six key educational goals that 164 countries agreed to try to achieve between 2000 and 2015. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) gave this damning report on Thursday. The report launched in Paris, New York, New Delhi […]