WAEC Issues Apology Over Late Night English Exams, Cites Measures Against Malpractice
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has attributed the delay in the conduct of the 2025 English Language Paper 2 to intensified measures aimed at curbing examination malpractice, particularly the leakage of question papers. In a statement issued on Thursday, WAEC acknowledged that the paper, originally scheduled for the morning of May 28, was conducted several hours late in many...
Reps Probe WAEC Chiefs Over Exam Disruptions
The West African Examinations Council's management was reprimanded by the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies on Monday for the general anomalies and operational shortcomings that marked the 2025 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination. At an investigative hearing at the National Assembly, lawmakers grilled the Head of WAEC, Nigeria, Dr Amos Dangut, over what they described...
SSCE: Stakeholders Express Concerns Over WAEC, NECO’s Adoption Of CBT
The announcement by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, that from next year, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) will begin conducting Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE) using Computer-Based Testing (CBT), has sparked widespread debate. While WAEC and NECO assert their readiness, many stakeholders argue that the country lacks the necessary infrastructure...
Edo Inter-School Quiz: NANS Unveils Organizing Committee, Advisory Board
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Council (JCC), Edo State Axis, has announced the inauguration of the Organizing Committee and Advisory Board for the upcoming one-day symposium and inter-school quiz competition taking place in the state. NANS Chairman, Comrade Ojumoola Miracle Timileyin, unveiled the teams on Tuesday, ahead of the event themed “Safe Campus for Students: Combating...
VIDEO: “You Should Resign Now!” — Rep. Amobi Ogah Slams WAEC, JAMB Bosses Over National Embarrassment
The lawmaker representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has called for the resignation of the heads of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), citing gross failures and loss of public confidence in Nigeria’s examination systems. https://youtu.be/2dTZgAdc7lw Hon. Ogah, who is also a member...
Ojah Family Foundation Unveils ₦6M Law Scholarship For Ohafia Students — APPLY NOW!
In a major boost for education in Ohafia, renowned philanthropist and community leader, Dr. Okwun Ojah, has unveiled the second edition of his ₦6 million Education Scholarship Award, dedicated to supporting Law students of Ohafia origin. The scholarship, launched through the Ojah Family Foundation, was announced as part of activities marking Dr. Ojah’s birthday this year. It aims to empower...
Edo Deputy Gov Endorses NANS’ Inter-School Quiz Competition
In a show of commitment to youth development and academic excellence, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has thrown his weight behind the upcoming one-day symposium and inter-school quiz competition being organized by the Joint Campus Council (JCC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Edo State Axis. This endorsement came during a courtesy visit...
Inter-Campus Quiz: Edo Govt Pledges Support for NANS
In a significant show of solidarity with the student community, the Edo State Government has thrown its weight behind the upcoming One-Day Symposium and Inter-School Quiz Competition being organized by the Joint Campus Council (JCC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Edo State Axis. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, gave the assurance last Friday, when...
Inter-school Quiz: Edo Police Assures NANS, Gov’s Aide of Students’ Safety
The Edo State Police Command has assured the safety of students during the forthcoming NANS one-day symposium and inter-school quiz competition, tagged: “Safe Campus for Students: Combating Physical and Digital Threats”, taking place on Friday, June 20th at the Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma. Edo Police Commissioner, CP Monday Agbonika, gave the assurance when he received members of the National...
Kebbi Increases Tertiary Education Funding from N10.5m To N40m
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has approved an increase in the monthly cash allocations to the state’s four government-owned tertiary institutions—from N10.5 million to N40 million. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Isah Abubakar-Tunga, disclosed this while addressing a press conference in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. He explained that the gesture reflects the governor’s firm commitment to revitalising the state’s tertiary education...
