In a decisive move to combat the growing menace of examination malpractice in Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced a nationwide rollout of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) exams. The Minister of Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, disclosed this development through the Minister of State
Over 4,000 graduates urged to uphold values of discipline, excellence at IAUE Convocation The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to educational development, warning that cultism, examination malpractices, and other forms of misconduct will no longer be tolerated in the state’s tertiary institutions. Speaking at the
In a bold move to address Nigeria’s rising youth unemployment and stimulate industrial development, the Federal Government has launched a comprehensive Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme aimed at equipping young Nigerians with job-ready skills that meet global standards. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Abuja on Friday, Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir
Amid growing concerns over visa restrictions and geopolitical tensions between the United States and China, former U.S. President Donald Trump has attempted to reassure Chinese students currently studying in the United States, saying, “You’ll be fine.” Trump made the remark during a recent campaign-style town hall, addressing fears among international students, particularly Chinese nationals, following
Tension gripped parts of Benue State on Thursday, May 29, 2025, as unidentified gunmen stormed the premises of Government Secondary School, Odugbo, disrupting ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) activities. The invasion, which occurred around 1:20 p.m., sent shockwaves through the local community and raised fresh concerns over the safety of students in
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly criticised the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for its handling of the English Language paper during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), following a last-minute delay that pushed the exam to an unusually late time slot. In a statement made available to the
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has revealed that the newly established University of Agriculture, Science and Technology located in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area, was created to meet the increasing demand for higher education and to drive economic growth through agricultural development. Governor Alia made this known during his state-wide broadcast in Makurdi
Despite ongoing legal tensions with the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump, Harvard University proceeded with its annual graduation ceremony on Thursday, even as a federal courtroom in Boston prepared to deliberate on sweeping punitive actions taken by the federal government against the prestigious Ivy League institution. According to international news agency AFP, the
Panic gripped the Government Secondary School in Namnai, Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State, as several students sitting for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) narrowly escaped death on Wednesday evening when parts of their examination hall collapsed amid a violent windstorm and heavy rainfall. The tragic incident occurred around 6pm,
WAEC cites security and operational factors in English Language paper delay; assures stakeholders of integrity and improvements Barely weeks after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) conducted a nationwide resit following disruptions in its earlier examination cycle, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has now faced a similar challenge this time involving the flagship
