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Foundation Faults Reversal of Mother Tongue Policy

The Fafunwa Educational Foundation opposes the government's reversal of mother tongue instruction, citing weak implementation, not the policy itself, as the cause of poor exam results. Learn why experts defend this approach.

Prof Onwueme Calls for Major Education Investment

Nigerian literary icon, Prof Osonye Tess Onwueme, marks 70th birthday with a powerful plea for increased funding and value restoration in the country's education sector. Read her full statement.

TETFund's Innovation Drive Produces 17 Patents

TETFund's TETFAIR & ASIP programmes have culminated in 17 patents, strengthening Nigeria's research commercialisation drive. Discover how academics are turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Nigeria's Mother Tongue Education Policy Revoked

The Federal Government's controversial cancellation of the 2022 National Language Policy sparks outrage. Education stakeholders demand reversal, citing threats to Nigeria's linguistic heritage and flawed reasoning.

Trump's New Strategy Shifts US Global Role

President Trump's new security strategy vows a major shift from global dominance to regional focus in Latin America, a hardline on migration, and confrontation with European allies. Read the full analysis.

Nigeria's Policy-Trust Gap Among Africa's Widest

New RPI African Policy Index 2025 reveals Nigeria suffers one of Africa's largest trust gaps between policy delivery and citizen confidence. Discover the governance crisis and solutions.

NPA Marks 60 Years, Plans N1bn Ultra-Modern Office

Nigerian Publishers Association celebrates 60th anniversary with N1 billion secretariat project, intensified anti-piracy efforts, and calls for government collaboration to improve education.

Why Nigerians Learn French: Economic Necessity

Discover why French language skills are becoming crucial for Nigerians despite English dominance. Learn how border communities and entrepreneurs benefit from French proficiency in West Africa.

Nigeria reverses mother tongue education policy

Educator Oluwafemi Popoola explains why Nigeria reversed its 2022 National Language Policy. Data showed children struggled, prompting a return to English for instruction while keeping indigenous languages as subjects.

Nurul-Islam Arabic Centre Celebrates 50 Years

Nurul-Islam Arabic Training Centre in Agege begins its golden jubilee, launching a fundraising drive for a new Ogun State campus that will merge Western and Islamic education.

Obi Demands Urgent Investment in Nigeria's Education

Peter Obi declares that Nigeria's national transformation is impossible without decisive investment in education. He calls for curriculum updates and better funding to combat insecurity and economic decline.

Nigeria Ends Mother Tongue Education Policy

Nigeria's government cancels indigenous language teaching policy after WAEC, NECO failures surge. Education Minister cites evidence-based decision for English-only instruction.

TETFund opens N1.39bn female hostel in Rivers

TETFund has commissioned a new N1.39 billion, 244-bed female hostel at Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, to ease student accommodation. The N50m student grant is also on track.

Kano employs 400 math teachers for STEM boost

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has deployed 400 new Mathematics teachers in Kano to strengthen science education and improve student performance in STEM fields. This is part of a broader education emergency plan.

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