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Undergraduate Updates2 min read2026-04-21

Nigeria Spends N212 Billion on Basic Education, Teacher Development

Nigeria's Federal Government has invested a substantial N212 billion in basic education and the professional development of teachers since the current administration took office in 2015. This significant expenditure was highlighte...

Azeez

Azeez

21 Apr 2026

Nigeria Spends N212 Billion on Basic Education, Teacher Development
Key takeaways
  • Nigeria's Federal Government has invested a substantial N212 billion in basic education and the professional development of teachers since the current administration took office in 2015.
  • This significant expenditure was highlighted in a statement released as part of the government's fifth-anniversary commemoration.
  • The allocated funds were broken down, with over N170 billion disbursed as Universal Basic Education (UBE) Matching Grants to states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

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