ERC Slams Education Ministry for Forcing SSS 3 Students Into Untaught Subjects Under 2026 WAEC Curriculum The Education Rights Campaign (ERC) has condemned the Federal Ministry of Education for issuing what it calls a vague and evasive clarification on the revised Senior Secondary School Curriculum, set to be used for the 2026 WASSCE. The group argues that the Ministry ignored the core concern raised by parents and teachers: current SSS 3 students are being required to register for subjects they have never been taught since SSS 1. With several subjects removed from the WAEC portal, thousands of students now have barely four months to prepare for unfamiliar alternatives. The ERC insists that the new curriculum should only apply from 2028, as earlier stated by NERDC, and praised the House of Representatives for directing the Ministry to halt the rushed implementation. It warned that enforcing the new curriculum in 2026 is unfair, confusing, and academically harmful to students. #WAEC2026 #EducationCrisisNigeria #ERCWarning

Nigeria Faces Education Emergency as 45 Million Children Suffer Severe Learning Poverty — Alausa Warns Nigeria is facing a nationwide learning crisis, with 45 million children aged 7–14 unable to read a simple sentence despite high school enrollment rates, according to Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa. Citing UNICEF data, the minister revealed alarming disparities in literacy and numeracy across regions, with the North-west and North-east worst affected. Alausa described the situation as a “learning emergency” driven by low-quality teaching, inadequate materials, and inconsistent implementation of mother-tongue education policies. He outlined sweeping reforms by the Federal Ministry of Education, including teacher training upgrades, digital learning initiatives, school grading, strengthened monitoring, and partnerships to reduce out-of-school children. The minister emphasized that Nigeria’s multilingual landscape complicates policy execution, with many teachers unable to teach in local languages and limited instructional materials available. He called for a harmonized language-in-education strategy that improves foundational learning while ensuring fair access to national examinations and future opportunities. #Nigeriaeducationcrisis #learningpovertyNigeria #TunjiAlausaeducationreforms #UNICEFNigerialiteracyreport #Nigerianschoolsystem

Pupils Forced To Learn On Bare Floors, Under Trees At Niger State School – Report Civic accountability group MonITng has raised alarm over the dire state of Nuhu Lafarma Primary School in Agaie LGA, Niger State, where pupils reportedly sit on bare floors, under leaking roofs, and even beneath trees to learn. The organisation accused the government of neglect, despite Niger State claiming to allocate 70% of its 2025 budget to education and UBEC disbursing ₦121 billion nationwide. MonITng criticised misplaced priorities, citing the state’s recent spending of ₦3.02 billion to sponsor 357 pilgrims for Hajj instead of renovating schools. “This is not just about numbers, it is about children’s futures being wasted,” the group said, calling on Governor Umar Bago to act urgently. #EducationCrisis #NigerState #ChildrenDeserveBetter

Tragedy in Education: Kogi Students Forced to Learn Under Trees as School Lies in Ruins for Over a Decade In a heartbreaking revelation, students of Government Science Secondary School, Oguma, in Bassa LGA, Kogi State, have been learning under mango trees for over 10 years due to the total collapse of school infrastructure. Classrooms have no roofs, no walls, no windows—just crumbling blocks and shattered dreams. With no shelter, students are exposed to scorching heat, rain, and insecurity, forcing many parents to withdraw their children in search of private education they can barely afford. The situation was brought to light by civic platform Monitng, which condemned the silence and inaction of both past and present administrations, despite alleged allocations of billions of naira to education under former Governor Yahaya Bello and the current government led by Governor Usman Ododo. "This is not education—it’s abandonment," Monitng said, urging Governor Ododo to declare a state of emergency in the education sector and take immediate action to renovate the school and restore dignity to public education. According to UBEC, ₦250 billion was disbursed for basic school upgrades across the country, yet Oguma remains a symbol of neglect and misappropriation. As teachers lose morale and communities fall into despair, one truth remains clear: Nigeria’s children deserve better than classrooms under mango trees. #KogiEducationCrisis #SaveOgumaSchool #EducationUnderTrees #NigeriaDeservesBetter #BasicEducationFail #UBECFunds

WAEC Given 24-Hour Ultimatum by Reps Over SSCE Irregularities The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), demanding the body’s immediate appearance to address growing concerns over the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). This move follows public outrage regarding delays, poor coordination, and reports of students writing exams under harsh conditions. Lawmakers insist WAEC must provide explanations or face further legislative action. #WAEC #SSCE2025 #EducationCrisis #NigeriaEducation #HouseOfReps

WAEC Under Fire: ₦5.9 Billion Allocation Sparks Outrage Amid Exam Mismanagement  The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is facing intense scrutiny following revelations that the Nigerian government approved a ₦5.9 billion allocation for the examination body in 2025. This disclosure has ignited public outrage, especially in light of recent reports highlighting significant lapses in WAEC’s examination conduct. In a particularly troubling incident, candidates in Taraba State were forced to sit for their English Language exams under torchlight, with some writing as late as 11:45 p.m. This scenario underscores serious logistical and administrative failures within the examination body. Further compounding the issue, the House of Representatives has initiated a probe into WAEC’s financial activities, questioning the council over a ₦6 billion deficit and a ₦5 billion loan taken in 2022 for the procurement of customized calculators. Lawmakers have expressed concerns over the lack of transparency and accountability in WAEC’s financial dealings, demanding comprehensive audits and explanations for the discrepancies.  The juxtaposition of substantial financial allocations with glaring operational shortcomings has led to widespread calls for reform within WAEC. Stakeholders are urging the government to ensure that funds allocated to educational bodies are utilized effectively to enhance the quality and integrity of examinations. #WAEC2025 #EducationCrisis #ExamMismanagement #PublicAccountability