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First Children's Library Opens in Kyan Rikkos, Jos

The Star Education and Leadership Initiative commissions a free community library for over 500 children in Plateau State, funded by a US exchange programme. Discover how this project aims to boost literacy and learning.

Dave Uduanu Named JA Nigeria Board Chairman

Junior Achievement Nigeria appoints Dave Uduanu as its new Board Chairman, succeeding Olaniyi Yusuf after a decade. The organisation aims to expand its impact on youth empowerment.

Microsoft Trains 4M+ Nigerians, Targets 350k More in AI

Microsoft reveals its partnership with Nigeria has trained over 4 million citizens in digital skills since 2021. The tech giant now plans to train 350,000 more in AI to harness Africa's $1.5 trillion opportunity. Read more.

Nigeria's Literacy Rate: 70.4% with Huge Regional Gaps

Nigeria's literacy rate stands at 70.4%, but the national average hides a crisis. Imo State leads at 96.43%, while Yobe lags at just 7.23%. Explore the data, causes, and solutions for a more literate Nigeria.

Foundation Advocates Digital Skills for Women, Youths

The Nkata Ndi Inyom Igbo Foundation highlights digital literacy and funding as key to empowering women and youth in tech and agribusiness. Experts call for action to meet Nigeria's 70% digital literacy target by 2027.

UNESCO Media Literacy Centre Launch: February 2026

Nigeria's Federal Government announces a February 2026 start date for the world's first UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Centre in Abuja. Learn how this hub will combat fake news globally.

TikTok to Block Under-16s in Australia from Dec 10

TikTok will comply with Australia's new social media ban for under-16s starting December 10. The law, a world-first, imposes heavy fines. Read how this affects Nigerian youth and global policy.

IBUAM Seals Deal to Buy 30 Aircraft, Keyamo Attends

IBUAM signs MoU with Auxano Aviation for 30 Jabiru aircraft to boost pilot training. Minister Festus Keyamo hails the deal at the Nigeria International Airshow. Full delivery expected by 2027.

Youths Trained in Media Advocacy for Social Change

At a Caleb University bootcamp, 50 youths were equipped with media literacy and creative skills to drive social change. Experts urged ethical digital engagement and activism through storytelling.

Mother tricks daughter, swaps $20 gift for N460

A Nigerian mother's viral TikTok video shows her exchanging her daughter's $20 gift for just N460. The story sparks online debate about parenting and financial literacy. Read the full story and reactions.

Google Funds N3 Billion Digital Skills Programme

Google.org commits N3 billion to advance Nigeria's digital transformation through AI talent development and cybersecurity training. Learn how this initiative creates job opportunities.

NACETEM Plans Tech Training for 1 Million Nigerians

NACETEM unveils a 5-year plan to equip 1 million Nigerians with tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship skills. This initiative aims to boost national competitiveness and create income opportunities.

Gwarzo donates N10m, digital labs to Alliance Française

Prof. Adamu Gwarzo donates a fully equipped two-storey building and N10 million to Alliance Française Kano, boosting bilingual education and cultural exchange in Northern Nigeria. Discover how this transforms French learning.

Akande, Ex-CDS Link Insecurity to Human Capacity Crisis

Chief Bisi Akande and former CDS General Christopher Musa warn that Nigeria's untrained youth population poses a severe security threat. Urgent investment in education and vocational training needed to defuse the time bomb.

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