Nigerian Government Denies Nationwide School Closure Rumors Amid Insecurity

The Nigerian Federal Government and State Ministries of Education have refuted rumors of nationwide school closures amidst rising insecurity. The government emphasized the need to verify information through official channels to prevent the spread of misinformation.

This denial comes after reports of the closure of 41 federal secondary schools in high-risk areas following recent abductions in states like Niger and Kebbi. Daily Trust reported similar closures in other states like Kwara, Plateau, Katsina, and Taraba.