The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed a report circulating on social media claiming that schools nationwide have been directed to shut down from November 24, 2025.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the ministry described the report as false and misleading, noting that it did not originate from the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Education, any State Ministry of Education or any recognised security agency.

The disclaimer, signed by Folasade Boriowo, the ministry’s spokesperson, urged members of the public to rely strictly on verified information from official channels.

“Any announcement, advisory, or notice coming from unofficial or unverified sources should be ignored and not shared. Members of the public are urged to always verify the authenticity of information before circulating it in order to curb the spread of misinformation,” the statement read.

The ministry stressed that only communications from the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Education, State Governments, and recognised security agencies should be considered authentic.

This clarification comes on the heels of the Federal Government’s announcement on Friday ordering the closure of 41 federal secondary schools in high-risk areas following a spate of abductions in Niger and Kebbi States.

Daily Trust had reported how some states, including Kwara, Plateau, Katsina, Niger shut down schools amid rising insecurity.

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, also directed all public and private schools to deboard their students with immediate effect. (Daily Trust)