Minister launches media literacy drive in schools to combat fake news

Minister launches media literacy drive in schools to combat fake news

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has extended the national media and information literacy (MIL) campaign to secondary schools, warning of the dangers young people face in the digital age. Speaking at the TEDxNTICAbujaYouth 2025 event held at the Nigerian Tulip International College in Abuja, Idris emphasised the growing influence of social media on young minds and stressed the importance of educating st…

National Communication Team reviews mid-term performance - NewsTmes.com.ng

The National Communication Team chaired by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Friday in Abuja conducted a comprehensive review of its mid-term performance. The mid-term performance review forms a part of the team’s commitment to transparency and accountability in public communication. The team evaluated the effectiveness of its strategies in disseminating … The post National Communication Team reviews mid-te…

Minister Charges Youths on Media Information Literacy

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National orientation Mohammed Idris, has charged young people to embrace Information Literacy as it is a critical tool to discerning between fake news and real news, between misinformation and disinformation. He also highlighted the importance of early education in responsible digital citizenship. Idris, made the call in Abuja, Nigeria, at the TEDxNTIC Abuja Youth Youth Passion, event organized by the NTIC N…

Use social media responsibly, Info minister tells youths

Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has urged Nigerian youths to use social media responsibly and avoid the spread of misinformation and unverified contents. Idris made the call on Saturday in Abuja at the Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) Abuja Youth programme with the theme: “Passion.” The minister canvassed responsible use … The post Use social media responsibly, Info minister tells youths a…

Minister Takes Media, Information Literacy Campaign to Secondary Schools

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has extended the national campaign for media and information literacy to secondary schools, underscoring the importance of early education in responsible digital citizenship. Speaking during the TEDxNTICAbujaYouth 2025 at Nigerian Tulip International College, Abuja on Saturday, the Minister emphasized the growing influence of social media on young minds and the urgent need to …

Media Literacy Key to National Unity, Says Information Minister

The Nigerian Government has called on Nigerian journalists to commit to ethical reporting and embrace media and information literacy as a key strategy in combating fake news and misinformation. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the appeal at the sidelines of the TEDxNTICAbujaYouth event in Abuja, which spotlighted themes around technology, education, and entertainment. The event convened young innovators and …