The Digest:
Nigeria ranks as the fifth-best English-speaking country in Africa. The report, which evaluated 123 countries and regions using AI-assisted assessments of speaking and writing, places Nigeria behind South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Zambia in continental proficiency.
- Nigeria ranks fifth in Africa for English proficiency in the 2025 EF EPI
- The index assessed 123 countries using data from 2.2 million test-takers
- This year’s report included AI-powered speaking and writing evaluations for the first time
- English remains Nigeria’s official language, central to education, governance, and business
- The top four African nations are South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Zambia
- The ranking highlights English as a bridge for international communication and commerce
- Other top-ten African countries include Ghana, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tunisia, and Morocco
Sources: EF English Proficiency Index, Leadership Newspapers
