The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed as false and misleading a viral social media message claiming that all schools nationwide have been ordered to close from Monday, 24th November 2025.In a statement issued on Saturday by Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, the ministry stressed that the circulating notice “did not originate from the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Education, any State Ministry of Education or any recognised security agency.”The full statement reads:“The Federal Ministry of Education hereby informs the general public that a message currently circulating on social media platforms, alleging that schools nationwide have been directed to close from 24th November 2025, is false, misleading, and did not originate from the Federal Government or the ministry.“"The public is strongly advised to rely strictly on verified information issued through official channels: the Federal Ministry of Education, State Governments and State Ministries of Education, and recognised security agencies.“Any announcement, advisory, or notice coming from unofficial or unverified sources should be ignored and not shared.”The ministry urged citizens to always verify information before circulating it to prevent the spread of misinformation.
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