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We’ll achieve 95% digital literacy by 2030 – Nigerian Govt

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to achieving 95% digital literacy across Nigeria by the year 2030, with an ambitious milestone of 70% by 2027.
This disclosure was made in total alignment with the present administration’s priority areas of reforming the economy for sustained inclusive growth and accelerating diversification through industrialisation, digitisation, creative arts, manufacturing, and innovation.
Making this known during a collaborative meeting hosted by the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, Inuwa highlighted the government’s strategic prioritisation of human capital development as central to its national transformation agenda.
“We started this journey in 2023 when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came on board and he made it clear that economic diversification and inclusivity are part of the administration’s agenda,” he noted.
“And the president outlined this in 8 priority areas to achieve the vision, with priority number 7 specifically focused on accelerating industrialisation, digitisation, creative arts, manufacturing, and innovation,” he added.
Recognising the importance of digital fluency in achieving this agenda, he stated that NITDA is committed to investing in the digital empowerment of citizens through the development of the National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF), a strategic blueprint aligned with international best practices.
He added that to tailor the framework to Nigeria’s specific needs, 6 core competency areas were incorporated to include device and software operations, information and data literacy, communication and collaboration, content creation, safety, and problem solving.
He explained that the framework would address all levels of digital fluency, from basic, intermediate to advanced levels, to make digital skills accessible to every Nigerian, from primary school pupils to working professionals.
According to Inuwa, despite data limitations, NITDA estimates that Nigeria’s digital literacy rate currently stands at 50%, up from 44% in 2021, based on extrapolations from the World Bank’s Better Life Report.
The NITDA DG disclosed that the agency has been working closely with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) in developing a curriculum for digital literacy, which can be infused into formal education.
He said the visit is a continuation of NITDA’s ongoing engagements with key education stakeholders, including the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Universities Commission, NUC, and the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, NERDC, all aimed at advancing digital literacy across all levels of learning.
Inuwa also revealed ongoing collaborations with global platforms such as Coursera to train teachers using AI-powered lesson generation tools and provide scalable online training.
It is worth recalling that late last year, NITDA partnered with the Nasarawa State University in collaboration with CISCO in launching the Digital Learning for NSUK, DL4NSUK initiative to enhance digital literacy in tertiary institutions, and equipping graduates with the skills needed to be digitally proficient and globally competitive.
While stressing that the entire process, from curriculum development to classroom delivery, would require a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, Inuwa said, “This is not a journey we can walk alone; we must bring everyone on board, education stakeholders, technology providers, state governments, and international partners.”
In response to the DG’s remarks, UBEC Executive Secretary, Hajiya Aisha Garba, confirmed that the Commission has officially received the digital literacy curriculum developed by NITDA and NERDC and has commenced internal review processes.
She acknowledged the curriculum as robust and forward-looking but stressed the need for simplification to suit early learners and teachers, citing challenges such as curriculum overload, limited teacher capacity, and inadequate infrastructure as key barriers to effective implementation.
She pledged that UBEC, in partnership with the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), will lead efforts to equip schools with computers and solar-powered infrastructure to support real learning.
“We’re committed to working with NITDA and NERDC to refine the curriculum, train teachers, and ensure effective delivery. Let us align the technical vision with grassroots realities to make a lasting impact,” she concluded.
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Atiku’s obsession with presidential ambition knows no sympathy — Keyamo

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has blasted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for announcing his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at a time the nation is mourning ex-president Muhammadu Buhari.
Keyamo made this known in a statement on his X account on Wednesday.
His comment comes as Atiku Abubakar, who was the PDP presidential candidate at the 2023 election, officially dumped the opposition party on Wednesday.
Keyamo added that it is morally and legally wrong for Atiku to continue to use the Coat of Arms of the Federal Government in his private or political communications when he is no longer a functionary of the Federal Government.
“Your Excellency, @atiku, whilst I acknowledge that it is within your constitutional right to change political parties at any time you may wish, however, releasing your letter of resignation from the PDP during this week of the mourning of our immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari, is clearly an attempt to draw the spotlight away from such a solemn occasion and direct it on yourself. In fact (as the image below shows), you prepared, typed, signed, and delivered that letter the morning after the passing away of the former president was announced. With the greatest respect to you, this clearly demonstrates that your obsession with your perennial presidential ambition knows no sympathy or empathy.
“And since we are on the issue of your letter, it is both morally and legally wrong to continue to use the Coat of Arms of the Federal Government in your private or political communications when you stopped being a functionary of the Federal Government more than 18 years ago. Section 6 of the Flag and Coat of Arms Act, Cap. F30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, makes this an offence.
“Morally, it is also reprehensible to use a symbol suggesting that you are acting on behalf of the authority that symbol represents. It borders on impersonation. Imagine a situation where all former government functionaries continue to use the Coat of Arms of Nigeria in their personal, political, or private communications. There would certainly be confusion everywhere.
“I have a bounden duty both as a Cabinet member and a member of the Inner Bar to protect our laws and constitution. Please, be well guided,” he wrote on X.
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Ogun first lady worthy symbol of selfless service – Commissioner

The Ogun Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, has described the First Lady of the state, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, as a worthy symbol of selfless service and one dedicated to aiding women’s empowerment and child protection across the state.
Adeleye stated that Mrs Abiodun has consistently advocated for policies, initiatives, and programs that provided voice to the voiceless and campaigned for women’s rights.
She disclosed this on Wednesday, during a special birthday celebration held in commemoration of the First Lady’s birthday held at the Juvenile Correctional Centre, Asero, Abeokuta.
The Commissioner maintained that the First Lady’s decision to celebrate with the special children was a reflection of her value as a person who has a firm belief in the lowest strata of the society.
Her words, ”Your Excellency, your life transcends ceremonial titles, embodying quiet strength, dignity, and boundless compassion.
“ Through the transformative work of the Ajose Foundation and the consistent collaboration with our Ministry, you have redefined advocacy, not as a mere slogan, but as a daily commitment to touching lives, restoring hope, and nurturing communities.
“ Whether empowering women, educating the girl-child, or championing wellness, your impact is felt in real time, in real spaces, by real people”.
In their respective goodwill messages, the Deputy Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Ajayi Bolanle, Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade, Mrs. Oluwayemisi Dawodu, her counterpart in the ministry of Women Affairs, Mrs. Lawal Olanbiwoninu, Permanent Secretary, Hospital Management Board, Dr. Olayinka Elemide, amongst others, eulogized the first lady for being supportive to the various policies of the present administration, especially in women and child empowerment likewise protection.
They commended her for always giving increasing priority to issues that concerned people and children with special needs, admonishing the children to dream big as the present administration would keep providing safe environment for them.
In her remarks, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, appreciated the dignitaries for the wishes and lauded the complementary efforts of the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development at celebrating the values she stands for.
She reassured of her commitment to evolving and supporting policies that would give stronger voice to the children and women.
The highlight of the event was the donation of food items and prizes to the Juvenile Correctional Centre by the celebrant.
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Atiku’s exit won’t affect PDP – Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says the exit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will not have any setback for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
OSUNDAILY NG reports that Atiku on Wednesday, resigned his membership of the PDP in Adamawa State.
Makinde, who was the keynote Speaker at a Colloquium of the 10th Coronation Anniversary of Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Deji of Akure, stated this in an interview with newsmen.
“I don’t think that will make any dent on PDP as a party. PDP is an institution and you have freedom of entrance and exit,” he said.
The governor said he did not see the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as a threat to PDP but as a mere political party intended to contest in elections as PDP.
Earlier, Makinde described traditional institution as a heritage of the country, asking for government to give it due reverence for nation development.
The title of the lecture was: “The Role of Nigeria’s Traditional Institutions in Nation Building: Impediments, Impacts, and Prospects.”
He said that traditional institutions are not relics of the past but enduring pillars of identity, legitimacy, and communal cohesion.
“Long before Nigeria’s formal administrative systems took root, traditional rulers dispensed justice, upheld values, coordinated local security, and kept communities united.
“Today, they remain custodians of grassroots trust. And nation-building that ignores them does so at its peril.
“No wonder politicians continue to seek their blessings and validation,” he said.
According to him, strengthening traditional institutions is not simply about cultural preservation but it is strategic governance.
He stated that his government had made deliberate steps to integrate traditional institution into the governance architecture, which resulted into great success in Oyo State.
The governor stated that nation-building was not about how much oil the country produced but about the strength of institutions, their ability to serve the people justly, and the legacy they leave behind.
Appreciating the governor, Oba Aladelusi said that traditional institution had pivotal role to play in nation building hence the need for the country’s constitution to strengthen it.
The traditional ruler, who said that Akure is one without any division, commended the state government, sons and daughters of the town for their support to the Deji palace.
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