NMEC aims to teach digital skills to 50 million Nigerians
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- •NMEC announced a target to provide digital literacy training to 50 million Nigerians by 2026.
- •The Nigerian government restated its ban on the creation of new tertiary institutions as of March 2026.
- •A digital platform was launched on March 5, 2026, to verify and preserve academic records across Nigerian tertiary institutions.
- •The federal government plans to establish Centres of Excellence in artificial intelligence, robotics, and cybersecurity in six Nigerian tertiary institutions.
- •The ban on new tertiary institutions aims to prioritize improving existing educational infrastructure and quality.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If NMEC successfully trains 50 million Nigerians in digital literacy Nigeria could see a significant boost in workforce skills, supporting economic growth and technology adoption across sectors.
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AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)FG launches digital platform to verify, preserve academic records across tertiary institutionsAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)FG to Establish Centres of Excellence in AI, Robotics, Cybersecurity in Six Tertiary InstitutionsAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)NMEC targets 50mn Nigerians for digital literacy as govt restates ban on new tertiary institutions