Nigeria, June 17 -- The Nigerian government has denied reports suggesting it plans to scrap the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS).

NBAIS is the examination body responsible for standardising and certifying Arabic and Islamic education in Nigeria.

In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, the Federal Ministry of Education said its attention had been drawn to a message circulating on social media claiming that the government and the National Assembly were planning to abolish the board.

"The Ministry wishes to categorically state that the claim is false, misleading, and entirely unfounded," the statement said.

"For the avoidance of doubt, the Ministry has not initiated any bill before the National A...