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.
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Nigerian Army Graduates 152 in Language Course
The Nigerian Army Resource Centre graduates 152 soldiers in Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba to boost intelligence gathering and community trust. Learn how this initiative enhances national security.
Army Graduates 152 in Indigenous Language Course
The Nigerian Army Resource Centre graduates 152 soldiers in indigenous languages to boost intelligence gathering and operational effectiveness. COAS urges proficiency in Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba.
Mother Tongue Ban Could Crash Nigerian Education - NAE
Nigerian Academy of Education warns scrapping indigenous language instruction threatens educational system. Calls for policy reversal to protect Nigeria's future.
Gwarzo donates N10m, digital labs to Alliance Française
Prof. Adamu Gwarzo donates a fully equipped two-storey building and N10 million to Alliance Française Kano, boosting bilingual education and cultural exchange in Northern Nigeria. Discover how this transforms French learning.
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.
10 Clear Signs She Likes You: Read Her Signals
Discover 10 undeniable signs a Nigerian woman likes you. From body language to texting patterns, learn how to decode her signals without misreading friendliness.
Piers Morgan Tweets Nicki Minaj in Igbo Language
British broadcaster Piers Morgan surprises Nigerians by tweeting Nicki Minaj in Igbo language, inviting her for interview about killings in Nigeria. Global attention grows.
South-West Summit Demands State Police, Security Reform
Nigerian Senate and South-West leaders unite at Lagos security summit, calling for state police, tech-driven Amotekun, and community-focused strategies to combat rising insecurity. A collaborative approach is essential for safeguarding the region.
Hearing-Impaired Seek Recognition, Empowerment in Nigeria
The Deaf Supporters Development Initiative calls on President Tinubu and Nigerians for employment opportunities and a permanent secretariat for the deaf community ahead of International Day for Persons with Disabilities.
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.
English: Nigeria's Common Language Across 520+ Tongues
Discover why English remains the only language common to most Nigerians despite 520+ indigenous languages. Learn about Nigeria's linguistic diversity and communication patterns.
CBN Seeks Better Fiscal-Monetary Policy Alignment
CBN executives and economic experts emphasize urgent need for coordinated monetary and fiscal policies to achieve Nigeria's economic stability. Learn about the new framework.
Lagos Passes University of Medicine Bill into Law
Lagos State Assembly approves University of Medicine and Health Sciences bill to address medical professional shortage and boost healthcare research in Nigeria.
Nnamdi Kanu Convicted on Multiple Terrorism Charges
Federal High Court convicts IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism charges. Read the latest updates on this developing story and its implications for national security.
Man Asks Oxford to Add 'Yerima' to Dictionary
A Nigerian man's viral Facebook post demands Oxford Dictionary include 'Yerima' with grammatical examples. His creative definitions spark nationwide reactions online.
44 Lawmakers Call for Nnamdi Kanu's Release
44 federal lawmakers from across Nigeria have written to President Tinubu, demanding Nnamdi Kanu's release and political dialogue to address Southeast tensions and national unity.
Healthcare Crisis for Nigeria's Deaf Community
9.5 million Nigerians with hearing impairment struggle to access proper healthcare due to lack of sign language interpreters in hospitals, leading to misdiagnosis and frustration.
Emadeb Records First Oil Production from Ibom Field
Emadeb Exploration and Production Company Limited has commenced commercial oil production from Ibom Field PPL 236, marking a significant milestone for Nigeria's upstream oil sector and indigenous operators.
Groups Urge Reversal of Mother Tongue Education Policy
Education stakeholders and human rights groups demand immediate reversal of suspended National Language Policy, citing cultural and educational benefits of mother tongue instruction in Nigeria.
Don Urges Reversal of Language Policy Suspension
Professor Aderemi Obilana calls on Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa to reverse the suspension of Nigeria's National Language Policy, citing UNESCO research and global best practices.
Legit.ng's Salisu Ibrahim wins INMA Africa scholarship
Salisu Ibrahim, Head of Hausa Desk at Legit.ng, has been selected for INMA's inaugural Africa Emerging Leaders Scholarship among 17 media professionals. Discover how this achievement highlights indigenous-language journalism.
Nigeria's Indigenous Languages Face Cultural Extinction
Over 500 Nigerian indigenous languages are disappearing as youth abandon native tongues for English. UNESCO classifies Igbo as endangered. Learn how to save our cultural heritage.
FG, British Council collaborate for inclusive education in Nigeria
British Council partners with Federal Government and development partners at Language in Education Conference 2025 to make education inclusive and equitable across Nigeria.
British Council Trains 1M English Teachers in Africa
The British Council provides free professional development resources to over one million English teachers across sub-Saharan Africa annually. Learn how this initiative is transforming education.
Olamide: How Late Dagrin Inspired My Music Career
Nigerian rap star Olamide opens up about how late indigenous rapper Dagrin continues to influence his music journey. Discover the timeless impact of Dagrin's CEO album.
FG Cancels Mother Tongue Policy for English
The Federal Government has cancelled the national policy on indigenous languages in schools. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa announced English will now be the primary medium of instruction from pre-primary to tertiary levels to improve learning outcom
Tribal Chief Raoni to Confront Lula Over Amazon Oil
Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire vows to give President Lula a 'talking-to' about controversial Amazon oil exploration and deforestation concerns at COP30.
Nigeria Approves English as Official Teaching Language
Federal government cancels indigenous language instruction policy, making English the official medium of teaching across all educational levels nationwide.
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