Nigera, Feb. 7 -- In a bid to align Nigeria's education framework with global standards, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has proposed a shift from the nation's current 9-3-4 education system to a 12-4 model.

Alausa, while speaking at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council of Education meeting in Abuja, emphasised that the proposed change would better prepare students for tertiary education and enhance educational outcomes.

He said, "A 12-year basic education model will ensure a continuous, uninterrupted curriculum, promoting better standardisation and fostering quality assurance in the education system."

He added that this model would provide students with a more comprehensive learning experience, contributing to the nati...