Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- Teachers across the nation have directed to prioritize English as the primary medium of instruction.

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, while announcing the policy shift when speaking with journalists at the Language in Education International Conference 2025, organised by the British Council in Abuja, noted that the national policy that mandated the use of indigenous languages in schools has been put to halt.

The minister said the move is aimed at improving learning outcomes and ensuring uniformity in classroom instruction nationwide.

The two-day event, themed "Language, Education and Inclusion: Empowering Every Learner," brought together policymakers, educators, researchers, and development partners from Afr...