By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
The Niger State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has issued a stern directive to all private schools that have resumed academic activities prematurely, ordering them to close their doors immediately.
In a circular dated August 10th, 2025, and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Hajiya Akhatu Nuhu Yarwa, the Ministry reaffirmed that the official resumption date for the 2025/2026 academic session for all public and private schools remains September 22, 2025.
This date is stated to be in strict compliance with a directive from the Federal Ministry of Education.
The government explicitly acknowledged it is aware that some private institutions have already begun the new session ahead of the approved calendar.
The circular contained a clear warning, stating that any school failing to comply with the order to halt operations until the official date will face “appropriate sanctions,” though the specific penalties were not detailed.