Mr. Abdourahamane Diallo, Head of Office and Country Representative of UNESCO in Nigeria, announced that UNESCO is prepared to offer technical assistance for the growth of the Nigerian film industry. This declaration was made during the exclusive premiere of “When…
The scientific and technical progress influences politics and international relations greatly. Digitalization is becoming a key topic in the world agenda. With this, the importance of states’ national interests and state sovereignty on the background of digital revolution increases. The…
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO, has advised the Nigerian government to tailor the country’s academic curriculum to suit its needs. The UN agency gave the advice stated this at a capacity-building workshop for officials of the…
A coalition of Civil Society Organizations, the Non-governmental Association for Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS) is to unveil a literacy village in Abuja to address the menace of out-of-school children in the country. The National President of NOLGALSS, Mr Noah Emmanuel,…
Minister of Communication and Digital Economy Isa Pantami has raised the alarm that the country is losing its value by the day because of the scourge of disinformation and fake news. The minister stated the position on Tuesday in Abuja…
UNESCO has called on Nigeria to forward a list of its traditional cuisines for consideration for inscription as intangible heritage. Dr Tawfik Jelassi, the Assistant Director-General Communication and Information UNESCO, made the call at a dinner on Monday night in…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says unregulated use of social media and other digital platforms is posing enormous challenges globally. The minister reiterated this position at a session to welcome participants to the Global Media and…
Minister of Water Resources, Malam Suleiman Adamu, says Nigeria is very well rated by UNESCO and there are many projects and collaborative efforts ongoing between both entities. Adamu stated this on Thursday in Paris, at the ongoing 41st UNESCO General…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has promised to push for recognition for more cultural festivals in Kebbi and other states to complement the inscription of Argungu festival as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. The Minister…
The International Centre for Higher Education Innovation of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO – ICHEI) has donated digital devices to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria. This is to strengthen research and digital educational infrastructure of the…
