A new policy for Nigerian languages in the country’s education system

Episode 297 December 16, 2022 00:03:33
A new policy for Nigerian languages in the country’s education system
Localization Today
A new policy for Nigerian languages in the country’s education system

Dec 16 2022 | 00:03:33

/

Hosted By

Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

Nigeria is home to more languages than all but two countries on Earth. Still, primary school students in the West African nation have been educated mainly in English for decades, even after the country gained independence from the British Empire in 1960. That may be changing in the near future, though. 

Other Episodes

Episode 26

February 08, 2022 00:03:03
Episode Cover

New Mexico introduces bill to increase pay for Native American language instructors

House Bill (HB) 60 would essentially allow fluent speakers of Native American languages the opportunity to receive a teacher’s salary without needing a teaching...

Listen

Episode 299

January 01, 2023 00:08:54
Episode Cover

The Pen and the Voice: Language and the voyage of Magellan | December 2022

In this column, KUDO co-founder and chief language officer Ewandro Magalhães tells the tale of Enrique — an enslaved person who served as Ferdinand...

Listen

Episode 122

May 19, 2022 00:04:10
Episode Cover

Netflix expands translations on Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Netflix is making it easier for everyone to enjoy its content — on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, no less.

Listen