Nigeria Reinstates English in Schools, Scrapping Mother Tongue Policy

Nigerias government reinstates English as the medium of instruction in schools, scrapping a three-year-old policy that mandated teaching in indigenous languages. The decision, announced by Education Minister Tunji Alausa, was made due to poor academic results and mass failure rates in areas that heavily adopted the mother tongue policy. The reversal has sparked mixed reactions among education specialists, analysts, and parents, highlighting Nigerias challenge in balancing linguistic heritage with global demands. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.