Nigerian President Tinubu funds UNESCO institute to fight misinformation and promote media literacy.

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has approved funding for the UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Institute, located in the Federal Capital Territory. The institute aims to combat misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech by promoting critical thinking and transparency. Nigeria will also join UNESCO's MIL Cities initiative, integrating media literacy into city design and operations.

November 29, 2024
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