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President Tinubu unveils UNESCO’s first global media, information literacy institute — Photo by Anchau on Pexels

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How Nigeria’s UNESCO Media Literacy and Information Literacy Institute Raised Fake News Detection Rates by 42% in High Schools

Nigeria’s UNESCO Media Literacy and Information Literacy Institute increased high school fake-news detection rates by 42% within six months by embedding systematic fact-checking into everyday lessons. The institute’s curriculum blends history, journalism and digital media to turn classrooms into live verification hubs. Media Literacy and Information Literacy: Elevating
Official launch and unveiling of the International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI) — Photo by I'm Zion on Pe

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How Schools Cut Misinformation Sharing by 45% With IMILI's Certified Media Literacy and Information Literacy Trainer Program

Schools that adopt IMILI’s Certified Media Literacy and Information Literacy Trainer Program see a 45% drop in student-shared misinformation online. This impact comes from a structured curriculum that blends digital tools, real-time simulations, and UNESCO-aligned standards, helping teachers turn classrooms into fact-checking hubs. Media Literacy and Information Literacy Framework
Strengthening Media and Information Literacy in Africa — Photo by Markus Winkler on Pexels

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Community Radio vs Online Fact‑Checking: Which Enhances Media Literacy and Information Literacy for Rural Tanzanian Seniors?

Community radio is more effective than online fact-checking for enhancing media and information literacy among rural Tanzanian seniors. The medium reaches listeners where internet access is limited, allowing hands-on learning that fits daily routines. In villages where elders rely on word of mouth, radio can embed verification steps into familiar
President Tinubu unveils UNESCO’s first global media, information literacy institute — Photo by Abdulkadir muhammad sani on P

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From Classroom to Global Stage: Media Literacy and Information Literacy vs Conventional Journalism Programs

Only 29% of African youths meet basic media literacy thresholds, highlighting the gap that media and information literacy programs aim to close. Compared with conventional journalism courses, these programs blend ethics, digital tools, and global accreditation to launch graduates onto international newsrooms. media literacy and information literacy: Crafting a Global
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