UNICEF Warns of Digital Learning Crisis in Nigeria, Urges Skill Development for Youth

UNICEF highlighted Nigeria's digital learning challenges, with 18 million children lacking access to digital skills. Celin Lafoucri from UNICEF Nigeria expressed worries about the country's education system, noting the lack of basic digital literacy among 80% of Nigerians.

Despite progress in training millions of children, there remains a significant gap in preparing the youth for the digital workforce. The call to invest in children's education and address gender disparities in technology was emphasized.