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Educational Insights2 min read2026-06-10

Nigeria Orders Closure of All Unity Schools Over Coronavirus

The Nigerian federal government has ordered the closure of all 104 Unity Schools across the country from March 26 as a proactive measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The directive, issued by the Permanent S...

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Azeez

10 Jun 2026

Nigeria Orders Closure of All Unity Schools Over Coronavirus
Key takeaways
  • The Nigerian federal government has ordered the closure of all 104 Unity Schools across the country from March 26 as a proactive measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
  • The directive, issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Sonny Echono, requires principals to fast-track ongoing second-term examinations and close schools until further notice.
  • This announcement was made in a statement by Ben Goong, Director of Press and Public Relations in Abuja, on Thursday.

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