The concerns about the prevalence and the rapid permeation of information and digital technology into every human endeavor, and also the size of Nigeria as Africa’s largest and most vibrant economy, and the speed of digitization and innovation including the expansion of mobile access and proactive policy initiatives of the apex bank, hence, to accelerate the needs for user protection and knowledge of best practice has become imperative.
In an effort to bridge the gap in AI awareness and skills among the youth, UNESCO REF has partnered with leading experts to launch a new program, the Digital Technology Capacity Building (DTCB) – Special Intervention Program (SIP) X2. This groundbreaking initiative aims to bring over 60,000 young people into the AI limelight and provide them with the necessary support to build their capacity in this rapidly growing field.
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The Global Learning ExchangeTM (GLX) has established a constructive synergy with the Read and Earn Federation for UNESCO under the NEPAD EY and will be implemented on the TAP Category 2.9 platform to launch and promote an education and skills development program, with relevant schemes such as the master’s support program and to incorporate job offers abroad for the best graduating students. TAPians have an added advantage.
UNESCO REF commences TAP Project for the Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano students.