Kaduna State University and Moscow State University Partner to Bridge Digital Divide
Kaduna State University (KASU) has partnered with Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) to address the global digital divide. This collaboration was launched following the “Journalism in 2024: Creativity, Profession, Industry” conference held at MSU in February 2025.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
In a historic move aimed at addressing the global digital divide, Kaduna State University (KASU) has partnered with Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) in Russia. This collaboration, which emerged from a successful international conference titled “Journalism in 2024: Creativity, Profession, Industry,” held at MSU’s Faculty of Journalism from February 5 to 8, 2025, seeks to foster knowledge sharing and innovation in the face of digital challenges.
The KASU delegation, led by Honourable Commissioner of Education, Prof. Muhammad Sani Bello, and accompanied by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Prof. Ayodele Joseph, and Mr. Mendos Bala Dogo, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, presented impactful discussions on Africa’s unique media landscape. Their focus included the influence of technology on journalism, as well as the opportunities and challenges that artificial intelligence presents to the industry.
The conference provided a dynamic platform for scholars and researchers to explore innovative strategies aimed at bridging the digital divide. Discussions at the event also highlighted the crucial role that technology plays in reshaping the media and communication sectors globally, with an emphasis on how institutions can collaborate across borders to advance digital inclusivity.
The partnership between KASU and MSU is designed to foster long-term collaboration, with both universities committed to sharing knowledge, conducting research, and proposing solutions to reduce digital disparities. This collaboration aims to create avenues for capacity building and innovation, contributing to a more connected and equitable digital future.
Prof. Abdullahi I. Musa, Vice-Chancellor of KASU, underscored the significance of the partnership, noting that it marks a crucial step in addressing the digital divide. He emphasized that this collaboration will open doors for the two universities to explore new methodologies for joint research and academic exchange, ultimately enhancing global understanding in the digital age.
Lomonosov Moscow State University, one of Russia’s most prestigious academic institutions, has long been at the forefront of research and academic excellence. This partnership with KASU adds another milestone to MSU’s continued efforts to collaborate with leading global institutions to address pressing global challenges, particularly in the digital sphere.
