The first school in Nigeria was __________

A.

CMS grammar school

B.

Yaba higher school

C.

Nursery of Infant Church

D.

None of the above

Correct answer is C

The first primary school in Nigeria was founded in 1843 in the town of Badagry. The school was named the Nursery of Infant Church which was later renamed as St. Thomas Anglican Nursery and primary school by Rev. Golmer of the Church Missionary Society (CMS).