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Education in Nigeria is overseen by the Federal Ministry of Education. [2] The local authorities take responsibility for implementing state-controlled policy regarding public education and state schools. [3] The education system is divided into Kindergarten, Primary education, Secondary education, and Tertiary education. [4]
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), is an agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria charged with the responsibility of implementing educational policies in Nigeria. [ 1] It was formally recognised by law in 1988 by an enabling Decree No. 53 (now ACT No. 53) which merged four Educational Research and Development ...
Females in Nigeria have a basic human right to be educated, and this right has been recognized since the year 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR) [1] According to a report in 2014, female education has an important impact on the development of a stable, prosperous and healthy nation state resulting in active, productive and empowered citizens. [2]
In addition to the lack of qualified teachers, there is also the problem of extra-large classes in public schools. In Nigeria, there are schools with a teacher–to–pupil ratio of 1:25 for pre-primary classes; 1:35 for primary and 1:40 for secondary schools. [93] This makes it difficult for personalized instruction.
July 12, 2024 at 10:40 PM. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A two-story school collapsed during morning classes Friday in north-central Nigeria, killing 22 students and sending rescuers on a frantic search ...
Languages of Nigeria. There are over 525 native languages spoken in Nigeria. [1][2][3] The official language and most widely spoken lingua franca is English, [4][5] which was the language of Colonial Nigeria. Nigerian Pidgin – an English-based creole – is spoken by over 60 million people. [5][6]
Ayo Bamgbose. Ayọ̀ Bámgbóṣé (born January 27, 1932) is an academic linguist, the first professor of Linguistics in Nigeria. He has made contributions to education and linguistics, achieving recognition in form of honours and election to offices in professional bodies. [1]
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) was founded in 1964 to be the voice and the umbrella Organisation for youth organisations in the country. It is responsible with issues affecting Nigeria's youth because it is the voice of Nigeria's youth. The Youth Council is non‐governmental, non‐partisan, and not‐for‐profit organisation.