• Home
  • All news
  • Team
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • My account
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Media Bypass News
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Media Bypass News
No Result
View All Result
Home Event

Tinubu approves take-off funds for Nigeria’s UNESCO MIL Institute

Oluwaseun Sonde by Oluwaseun Sonde
6 months ago
in Event
0
450
SHARES
97.6k
VIEWS
Share on WhatsappShare on FacebookShare on Twitter

The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of funds required for the immediate operationalization of the UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Institute in the country.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement as the hosting rights were awarded to Nigeria by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

In Paris on Thursday during a meeting with the UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, Dr. Tawfik Jelassi, on the sidelines of President Tinubu’s State Visit to France.
According to him, “President Bola Tinubu has been very supportive of the take-off process, and has approved the release of all funds required for the operationalisation of the Institute, which will be located in the Federal Capital Territory”.

Recalling his previous meeting with Dr. Jelassi, in 2023, the Minister conveyed Nigeria’s gratitude to UNESCO for the honour of hosting a Category 2 MIL Institute, the only one of its kind in the world.

In response, Dr. Jelassi expressed enthusiasm for the take-off of the Institute in Nigeria, emphasizing its relevance in addressing the global challenges of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech. He also highlighted the importance of fostering a safer and more reliable internet, which aligns with UNESCO’s key priorities.
He explained that the goal of UNESCO’s new Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms is to promote critical thinking and platform transparency, whilst also safeguarding freedom of expression.

Additionally, the Assistant Director-General informed the Minister about the UNESCO MIL Cities initiative, which seeks to integrate and embed the concept of Media and Information Literacy into the design and daily operations of cities around the world, including transport systems, community activities, culture, billboards, and so on.

In a statement released by the Ministry, the Minister welcomed the initiative and pledged to ensure that Nigeria takes prompt advantage of it, and presents a city that will be among the world’s inaugural set of MIL Cities.
Discussions also touched on UNESCO’s new Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms, published in 2023 following a multi-stakeholder consultation that assembled over 10,000 submissions from 134 countries.

Dr. Jelassi presented copies of the document to Minister Idris, who assured that Nigeria will work with all relevant stakeholders to domesticate the guidelines and ensure a safer and more responsible internet for all Nigerians.

Minister Idris was accompanied to the meeting held at the UNESCO Headquarters by Nigeria’s Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Dr. Hajo Sani OON.

Tags: Bola Ahmed TinubuTinubu approves take-off funds for Nigeria's UNESCO MIL Institute
SendShareTweet
Previous Post

NIMC sets to roll out e-ID card with payment, social security features

Next Post

How Police repelled terror attacks, took fight to criminal dens

Oluwaseun Sonde

Oluwaseun Sonde

Managing Editor, Nigeria, a renowned journalist with multitask functionality, member of the Association of Corporate Online Editor (ACOE). Email: admin@mediabypassnews.com

Next Post

How Police repelled terror attacks, took fight to criminal dens

Please login to join discussion

Stay Connected test

  • 500 Subscribers
  • 23.9k Followers
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest

Elected AGSOSA Exco pays courtesy visit to BoT Chairman, Alma Mater

June 6, 2025

Toughest days are behind us, Tinubu tells Nigerians on Eid-el-Kabir

June 6, 2025

AU reacts as US places entry restriction to citizens of 12 countries

June 5, 2025

NIMC clarifies Police claim over denial to access NIN verification

June 6, 2025

Eid: Ajadi greets Muslims, urges Nigerians to emulate lessons of sacrifice

June 6, 2025

Toughest days are behind us, Tinubu tells Nigerians on Eid-el-Kabir

June 6, 2025

Elected AGSOSA Exco pays courtesy visit to BoT Chairman, Alma Mater

June 6, 2025

NIMC clarifies Police claim over denial to access NIN verification

June 6, 2025

Recent News

Eid: Ajadi greets Muslims, urges Nigerians to emulate lessons of sacrifice

June 6, 2025

Toughest days are behind us, Tinubu tells Nigerians on Eid-el-Kabir

June 6, 2025

Elected AGSOSA Exco pays courtesy visit to BoT Chairman, Alma Mater

June 6, 2025

NIMC clarifies Police claim over denial to access NIN verification

June 6, 2025
Media Bypass News

We bring latest unbiased news and updates straight to your devices. As storytellers, we strive to deliver content on variety of topics from all over the world. Stay tuned

Follow Us

Browse by Category

  • Accident & Disaster
  • Breaking News
  • Business & Finance
  • Campaign & Elections
  • Classified
  • Climate
  • Conflict & War
  • Corruption
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Energy & Power
  • Entertainment
  • Event
  • Fashion
  • Food
  • Gender
  • General information
  • Health & Fitness
  • Interview
  • Lifestyle
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Personality
  • Photonews
  • Politics
  • Press Release
  • Property & Road
  • Protests & Riots
  • Religious
  • Society & Culture
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Transport & Aviation
  • Travel & Tourism
  • Uncategorized

Recent News

Eid: Ajadi greets Muslims, urges Nigerians to emulate lessons of sacrifice

June 6, 2025

Toughest days are behind us, Tinubu tells Nigerians on Eid-el-Kabir

June 6, 2025
  • About
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2022 Media Bypass News - Designed by Petertechy Innovations.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • All news
  • Team
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • My account

© 2022 Media Bypass News - Designed by Petertechy Innovations.

https://mediabypassnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/samak.mp4

WhatsApp us