The Nigerian government is pushing back hard on reports that the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) is being scrapped. In an official statement, the Ministry made its position clear: "The claim is false, misleading, and entirely unfounded."
No further details were shared about where the reports originated or what prompted the denial, but the government's response was firm and direct. For the communities and institutions that rely on NBAIS for certification and academic recognition, the clarification will come as some relief.
What remains to be seen is whether the denial is enough to quiet the conversation, or whether more questions about the board's future are still to come.
Originally published by Premium Times.