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FG Bans Teaching in Indigenous Languages, Declares English-Only Policy in Nigerian Schools

By Agency Report The Federal Government has abolished the use of indigenous languages as a medium of instruction in Nigerian schools, making English the sole language of teaching from early childhood to tertiary level. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa,…

FG Directs UNIUYO, UNICAL to Re-advertise For VC Selection

By Agency report The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has directed the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to withdraw its current advertisement for the position of Vice-Chancellor in the institution and publish a revised version which is inclusive….

FG Cancels Post-UTME for Persons With Disability, Unbundles Unity Schools

By Amaechi Agbo The Federal Ministry of Education has directed all Nigerian universities to exclude persons with disabilities from the compulsory post-UTME. Minister Of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu gave the directive at the African Regional Conference on Equal Opportunities,…