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.
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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.
Sokoto's African Locust Trees Face Dual Threat
Military counter-insurgency operations and severe flooding endanger African locust trees in Sokoto, threatening livelihoods and biodiversity. Learn how this crisis impacts local communities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nigeria's English Language Dominance vs Indigenous Languages
Exploring Nigeria's complex relationship with English language dominance and the gradual erosion of indigenous linguistic heritage in education and daily life.
Nigeria's 500+ Languages: Beyond English & Pidgin
Explore Nigeria's incredible linguistic diversity with over 500 indigenous languages alongside English and Pidgin. Learn about major languages like Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo that shape the nation's cultural identity.
Kano Makes Hausa Official School Language
Kano State Assembly passes groundbreaking bill making Hausa the primary language for teaching in early education, marking a significant shift in Nigeria's educational landscape.
ChatGPT Speaks Igbo in Viral Nigerian Woman's Video
A Nigerian woman's casual Igbo greeting to ChatGPT sparked an unexpected response that has taken social media by storm, showcasing AI's cultural adaptability in a way that left netizens in stitches.
Dictionary.com Crown 'The' As 2025 Word Of The Year
Dictionary.com shock di world as dem announce 'the' as dia 2025 Word of the Year. Discover why dis small but mighty word dey make waves for how we dey tok online.
Nathaniel Bassey's Body Language Observation Goes Viral
A Nigerian man's detailed analysis of gospel artist Nathaniel Bassey's body language during the Hallelujah Challenge has gone viral, revealing fascinating insights about worship and authenticity.
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