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Educational Insights2 min read2026-04-28

Nigeria Reverts to English as Sole Medium of Instruction in Education

Nigeria's Federal Government has officially reversed the 2022 National Language Policy, re-establishing English as the sole language of instruction across all educational levels, from pre-primary through to tertiary institutions....

Azeez

Azeez

28 Apr 2026

Nigeria Reverts to English as Sole Medium of Instruction in Education
Key takeaways
  • Nigeria's Federal Government has officially reversed the 2022 National Language Policy, re-establishing English as the sole language of instruction across all educational levels, from pre-primary through to tertiary institutions.
  • This significant policy shift was announced on Wednesday by the Minister of Education, Dr.
  • Tunji Alausa, during the 2025 Language in Education International Conference hosted by the British Council in Abuja.

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