FG cancels policy mandating use of indigenous languages in schools 

The Federal Government has officially scrapped the National Language Policy that required schools across Nigeria to use indigenous languages as the medium of instruction from early childhood to primary education. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during the 2025 Language in Education International Conference organised by the British Council […]

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