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Nigeria, UNESCO Launch World’s First Media and Information Literacy Institute in Abuja — Photo by Soft__Work__ on Pexels

Media Literacy and Information Literacy Finally Makes Sense

The UNESCO Media Institute in Abuja delivers 12 hands-on modules - VR crime-scene simulations, AI-driven fact-check labs, and newsroom internships - while offering 25-market freelance pathways; compared with other African programmes, it provides twice the practical training hours and a post-graduation sponsorship that most rivals lack. In addition to these

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85% of Schools Gain Media Literacy and Information Literacy

About 85% of schools have successfully integrated media literacy and information literacy programs, meaning most students now learn to evaluate and create media responsibly. This shift is already improving critical thinking, reducing misinformation, and preparing youth for digital citizenship. 9 out of 10 classroom changes lead to better news discernment,