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Lagos State Government has announced readiness to resuscitate Arabic teaching in schools.At a workshop organized for Arabic teachers on Thursday, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Abosede Adelaja, observed that capacity building for teachers and public schools administrations was yielding results.She explained that the training became necessary as language remains an important element in human life and key component in effective communication.Adelaja noted that the workshop theme, “Teaching and learning of Arabic language in Lagos State schools; status, challenges and way forward”, depicts the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s attention to preservation of languages.The official said psychological studies found that speaking two or more languages was a great asset to individuals.“Instituting various approaches that will aid learning, increase literacy, and optimize school curriculum to enhance capacity of school personnel are clear indications of transformation of the education sector.”Director, Multilingual International Resource Centre, Taiwo Haastrup, said Arabic language is one of the languages…

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of African Development Bank (AfDB) has reacted to his re-election for a second term.

The police in Ogun State have arrested five armed robbery suspects, DAILY POST reports.

Okezie Ikpeazu, the Governor of Abia State, has saluted the people of the State on the auspicious occasion of the 29th anniversary of the creation of the State.