Bill seeking to make basic education compulsory in Nigeria passes second reading at Senate
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Bill seeking to make basic education compulsory in Nigeria passes second reading at Senate

Bygistgrill

A bill seeking to ensure free and compulsory basic education for children in Nigeria as prescribed in the Universal Basic Education Act, 2004 has passed the second reading at the Senate. The bill, sponsored by Idiat Adebule (APC, Lagos West), was passed after most of the senators voted in its support. It proposed a penalty…