UNESCO

The Federal Government, UNESCO, and other partners have pledged their support for groundwater management to ensure water security. This commitment was made during a two-day validation and capacity-building workshop organized by UNESCO.…

The former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola, has disclosed that Nigeria has emerged as one of the frontrunners in Africa for the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of…

In order to improve youth involvement and development across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), Nigeria's Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has called on civil servants to embrace cutting-edge digital…

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved funding for the operationalisation of the UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Institute. This initiative follows Nigeria's being awarded hosting rights by the United Nations…

The new Minister of Education, Dr. Murufu Olatunji Alausa, has met with the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund with a focus on strengthening Nigeria's education sector, especially advancing initiatives across tertiary…

Five Nigerian researchers made a notable impact at the 17th International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV 2024) in Pretoria, South Africa. The conference organised by the United Nations University…

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to enhancing the welfare of teachers across the country, recognising the pivotal role that educators play in shaping the future of Nigeria. The President made…

The United Nations has emphasized the urgent need for accelerated efforts toward achieving gender equality in the field of science, highlighting its crucial role in shaping a better future. UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered…

Ministers and representatives of UNESCO’s 194 member states will meet in early February for the Global Forum on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The global forum is an opportunity for member states to take stock of progress towards the…

In commemoration of the second anniversary of the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, the United Nations body has issued a compelling call for governments worldwide to expedite the incorporation of this ethical…