In an opinion piece for Premium Times, Foster Akpore draws a parallel between Dolly Parton's song "Coat of Many Colors," which turned a poor child's coat into a story of dignity, and a literacy initiative in Egini, Nigeria. According to the article, Austin Emaduku's "Colours of My Mind" project has placed books within reach of the community and created opportunities for young people to engage with literature themselves.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) have announced plans to enhance the institute's role in digital skills development, research, innovation, and policy to support Nigeria's digital economy. This initiative aims to reposition DBI as a leading center in these areas, according to Vanguard.

Nigeria’s First Lady has described literacy as fundamental to national development, stressing that everyone should have access to equitable, quality education. In remarks reported by PM News, she linked basic reading and writing skills to opportunity, social inclusion and the country’s long-term progress. The comments framed literacy as a shared public priority rather than a narrow school issue, aligning education access with broader development goals.

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, has urged African countries to move beyond mere resource ownership and focus on building sustainable industrial capacity. Speaking at Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2026, Ogbe said the continent should create greater value from its natural resources and position African businesses to compete globally, according to The Tide. The remarks highlight Nigeria's push for stronger local content and industrial growth in the energy sector.

An opinion piece by Nkechi Christopher published in Nigeria's Tribune Online argues that literacy is a lifelong journey that begins before formal schooling and continues into adulthood. The article contends that literacy develops alongside an individual's capacity to learn, communicate, participate in society and make informed choices, framing it as essential to Nigeria's people, the planet and prosperity. The piece highlights the broader importance of literacy for national development and individual empowerment across all stages of life.

Nigeria's Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has threatened to impose sanctions on contractors and consultants responsible for the National Library of Nigeria project if further delays in its completion occur. According to a statement, Alausa issued the warning on Sunday in Abuja during a meeting with contractors, consultants and officials of the National Library of Nigeria. The project has faced prolonged delays, and the government said it would no longer tolerate setbacks in delivering the national library facility.