Nigeria, July 7 -- With days to the local government elections in Lagos State, 14 youth-led organisations across South-west Nigeria have received training on media and information literacy to strengthen civic participation.

The workshop, held in Lagos from 1 to 3 July, was organised by the Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue (MILID) Foundation in partnership with UNESCO Nigeria and the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development.

It was themed "The Role of Media and Information Literacy for Youth in the Democratic Process," and aimed to equip participants with skills to think critically, verify information, and engage ethically in digital spaces.

The workshop featured sessions on the role of media and inf...