30 h. ago Nigeria fails to learn from repeated school kidnappings – Rights group

Human Rights Watch berates Nigeria’s government for failing to learn from repeated school kidnappings, leaving students and teachers vulnerable to attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-fails-to-learn-from-repeated-school-kidnappings-rights-group/

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40 h. ago FG introduces virtual lessons for primary, secondary schools

tackles teacher shortage, boosts digital learning The Federal Ministry of Education has launched the nationwide rollout of the Inspire Live(s)! read more FG introduces virtual lessons for primary, secondary schools

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5 d. ago What’s your take on FG’s revocation of mother tongue as a means of teaching in basic schools?

The Federal Government’s recent revocation of the mother tongue as a means of instruction in Nigeria’s basic schools and the reintroduction of the English language in its stead have stirred mixed reactions among the general public and education stakeholders. KINGSLEY ALUMONA sampled the opinion of some Nigerians on the matters. Their Views: Osinachi Maxwell Our […]

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5 d. ago Why FG Scrapped Policy On Teaching, Learning In Mother Tongue — Minister

Suwaiba Ahmad, who is the Minister of State for Education, says the discontinuation was not a reflection of a lack of pride in indigenous Nigerian cultures. The post Why FG Scrapped Policy On Teaching, Learning In Mother Tongue — Minister appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago NAL, stakeholders fault FG over scraping of indigenous language policy

CLEMENT IDOKO writes on the implications of the recent abolition of the National Language Policy 2022, which mandates the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in schools, with stakeholders maintaining that the government has to rethink its decision and ensure effective implementation of the policy for improved learning outcomes in schools. The […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria scraps mother tongue policy, adopts English for child education

The Nigerian government has officially discontinued its mother tongue education policy, announcing that English will now serve as the primary read more Nigeria scraps mother tongue policy, adopts English for child education

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2 w. ago Federal Government Scraps Mother Tongue As Language Of Instruction

  The Federal Government has cancelled the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in schools, declaring English as the only language of instruction. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated this at the 2025 Language in Education International Conference, organised by the British Council in Abuja on Wednesday. […]

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2 w. ago British council calls for equal learning opportunities, inclusive language education

The British Council has reiterated its commitment to promoting inclusive and equitable education through language-responsive teaching and learning approaches across read more British council calls for equal learning opportunities, inclusive language education

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3 w. ago Kano Assembly moves to enforce use of mother tongue in schools

The Kano State House of Assembly has taken a bold step towards improving the quality of education by introducing a bill that seeks to enforce the use of mother tongue...

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3 w. ago Learning crisis: C/River partners World Bank on training of primary school teachers

The Cross River State government, in collaboration with the World Bank’s Project Hope Education, has commenced intensive training programmes for teachers aimed at bridging the learning gaps in English and Mathematics across primary schools in the state. The initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to professional development for the education sector. Cross River State Commissioner for […]

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3 w. ago Cross River, World Bank Empower Primary School Teachers To Bridge Learning Deficit

The Cross River State government, in collaboration with the World Bank’s Project Hope Education, has commenced intensive training programmes for teachers aimed at bridging the learning gaps in English and Mathematics subjects across primary schools in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Professor Stephen Odey, while addressing trainees at a three-day workshop, said the state […]

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4 w. ago Nigeria, EU launch transformative education project to empower youth, teachers

The Federal Government has inaugurated the national steering committee of the European Union(EU)-funded Education and Youth Empowerment in Nigeria (EISS) project, a major initiative designed to strengthen teacher capacity, promote digital learning and build a resilient, future-ready education system across six states. Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad, speaking during inauguration of the […]

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