NFVCB classifies 1,185 films in 2025, warns defaulters
Nigeria's NFVCB approved 1,185 films in 2025, showing industry growth. English films dominated, but the board urges more family content and indigenous language use. Read the full report.
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Arabic in Nigeria: Religious Language, Not Spoken Tongue
Discover the complex role of Arabic in Nigeria. Most learn it for Quranic recitation, not conversation. Explore the history, regional differences, and why Ajami script is on the Naira.
Man Returns to Jehovah's Witness After 6 Years Away
A Nigerian man's return to the Jehovah's Witness faith after six years has ignited social media. See his before-and-after photos and the mixed reactions online.
Nigeria 5th Best English-Speaking Country in Africa
Nigeria ranks 29th globally in the 2025 EF English Proficiency Index, placing 5th in Africa. Discover the key factors behind the nation's strong English language skills and see the full top 10 list.
Life Beer's Festive Campaigns Celebrate Igbo Culture
Life Beer's Christmas campaign in Eastern Nigeria features a landmark bottle tree and a language initiative, promoting Igbo culture and collective renewal for the New Year. Discover how the brand is fostering pride and continuity.
Body Language of Pastor Chris Okafor's Daughter Sparks Debate
A viral video shows Pastor Chris Okafor questioning his daughter Chidera on the altar. A content creator's observation of the girl's body language has ignited online reactions. Read the full story.
Chris Okafor's Daughter's Body Language Stirs Reactions
A social media user's observation of Pastor Chris Okafor's daughter's body language during a denial of serious allegations has ignited online debate. Get the full story and reactions here.
Cleric: Govt Actions Fueling Disunity Among Nigerians
Anglican Bishop Samuel Ike accuses government officials' body language of deepening Nigeria's ethnic and religious divides. He cites insecurity, poor economy, and the Nnamdi Kanu case as key issues. Read his full Christmas message and call for unity.
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.
Muslim Lady Tackles Skit Makers Over Harmful Stereotypes
A Nigerian Muslim woman condemns content creators for using Hausa language and Islamic attire to depict criminals, warning it fuels dangerous profiling and real-world bias against Northerners and Muslims.
UNIBEN Research Compares German and Yorùbá Verb Structures
A new study from UNIBEN details how German and Yorùbá form complex verbs, offering insights for language teaching and bilingual learning in Nigeria. Discover the findings.
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.
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.
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