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Nigeria has made a major shift in its
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The federal government has officially
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cancelled the mother tongue language
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policy previously introduced for primary
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schools. This means poops will no longer
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be taught in their local languages as
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earlier proposed. English is back as the
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sole language of instruction. The policy
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reversal comes amid debates over
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practicality, teacher training and
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consistency across regions. The policy
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reversal comes amid debates over
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practicality, teacher training and
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consistency across regions.
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Stakeholders say the new move may
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improve uniformity in education but warn
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it could harm cultural preservation.
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More updates as the story develops.
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Stella Media Africa reported by Susan
