FG Reaffirms Maths, English as Mandatory O’Level Subjects Despite Admission Policy Review.

The Federal Government has clarified that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory for all students registering for their O’Level examinations, despite the recent adjustments to university and polytechnic admission requirements.

In a statement on Sunday, the Federal Ministry of Education explained that the revised admission policy does not exempt any student from taking or registering for the two core subjects.

According to the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the clarification became necessary following widespread misinterpretations of the newly introduced O’Level admission framework.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, said the reform was designed to promote flexibility, fairness, and inclusiveness in tertiary education admissions, ensuring that qualified candidates are not disqualified over deficiencies in subjects irrelevant to their chosen courses.

“The streamlining ensures that deserving students are not denied access to higher education due to credit deficiencies in subjects not directly related to their fields of study,” Alausa stated.

He emphasized that the reform aligns with global best practices, correcting previous imbalances by allowing institutions to consider candidates for certain programmes where a credit pass in Mathematics or English is not compulsory. However, all students must still register and sit for both subjects in their O’Level exams.

The ministry noted that the policy only affects admission criteria for specific programmes, not the requirement to study or take the subjects.

“All students must continue to take both subjects as part of their Senior School Certificate Examinations, as they remain vital components of a sound educational foundation,” the statement read.

Earlier reports indicated that under the new policy, students in arts and humanities may be admitted into tertiary institutions without a credit in Mathematics, provided it is not a core requirement for their chosen field.

No Classmates, No Coursemates” -EKSU Student Finishes as Only Graduate in Her Department.

A student of Ekiti State University, identified as @pretty_ajiiwun, has gone viral after revealing she was the only student in her department, Environmental Management and Science, from 100 to 400 level.
Despite attending classes, writing exams, and studying alone, she successfully completed her degree and celebrated her sign-out with joy and gratitude.
Her story has inspired many online, who praised her determination and resilience.

A young Nigerian lady has celebrated a remarkable academic milestone after graduating as the only student in her department from 100 level to 400 level at Ekiti State University (EKSU).

The graduate, identified on TikTok as @pretty_ajiiwun, shared her inspiring story on social media, revealing that she completed her degree in Environmental Management and Science all by herself without classmates, group partners, or coursemates.

According to her, she was admitted into EKSU in 2021, unaware that she would be the sole student in the department throughout her studies. Despite the odds, she persevered and completed her program successfully.

In her post, she wrote:
“I got admission into Ekiti State University in 2021. Little did I know that I’d be the only student. No course mate, just me alone! Wrote eight exams alone, attended classes alone, reading alone but God did it! I signed out, guys.”

The graduate expressed her gratitude to God for seeing her through the lonely but fulfilling academic journey, sharing photos from her sign-out celebration in front of her faculty building.

Her story has since gone viral, with many netizens praising her determination, resilience, and faith for completing her program despite the challenges of studying without peers.

DSS Director-General Ajayi Places ₦20million Bounty, Detains 16 Officers Over Promotion Exam Scandal Exposed.

According to insider sources, the scandal involved allegations of widespread malpractice and manipulation of the agency’s internal promotion exams.

The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, has reportedly placed a ₦20million bounty and ordered the detention of 16 DSS officers following revelations surrounding a promotion examination scandal exposed by SaharaReporters.

According to insider sources, the scandal involved allegations of widespread malpractice and manipulation of the agency’s internal promotion exams.

The exposé detailed how senior officers colluded to inflate scores, favour preferred candidates, and undermine the integrity of the process, sparking outrage both within and outside the Service.

"His main focus is to find those officers in the DSS leaking the infractions to SaharaReporters. He even sent a senior DSS officer to reach out to people he felt were close to human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, last week," a top source informed this newspaper on Saturday.

On September 8 that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) expressed outrage over what they described as the "inhumane and chaotic conditions" that characterised the agency’s recent promotion examination exercise, which reportedly led to the death of eight officers.

The tragedy occurred as many personnel were forced to fund their own travel and accommodation for the exams, with no financial support from the agency.

The situation, sources had said, created extreme hardship and anxiety, ultimately costing the lives of officers who collapsed or fell ill while struggling to meet the demands of the process.

FG Sets TRCN Certification As Mandatory Condition For Schools Hosting Public Exams

The Federal Government has announced that, beginning in 2027, only secondary schools with teachers certified by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) will be allowed to host public examinations such as WASSCE, NECO, NABTEB, and NBIAS.

The directive was contained in a memo issued by Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, to the TRCN registrar. Alausa said the policy is aimed at strengthening professionalism in the teaching profession and improving the quality of education across the country.

Starting in March 2027 (WASSCE), May 2027 (NABTEB), June 2027 (NECO), and June 2027 (SAISSCE), any school whose teachers are not duly registered and licensed with TRCN will be disqualified from serving as an examination centre.

The minister also directed state governments to ensure compliance among teachers in both public and private schools. Monitoring will be phased: schools must achieve at least 75% compliance by 2026 and 100% by 2027.

To ease compliance, teachers without an education degree but with at least 12 months of classroom teaching experience are encouraged to enroll in the National Teachers Institute (NTI), which offers a short professional certification programme lasting three to six months, making them eligible for TRCN registration.

Alausa stressed the importance of sensitising all stakeholders to avoid disruptions in the accreditation process for public examinations.

Source: TheCable

#Education #Nigeria #TRCN #Exams

Over 6,400 Candidates At Risk As JAMB Panel Submits UTME Malpractice Report

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says its Special Committee on Examination Infractions will submit its final report today, September 8, 2025, amid ongoing controversies over widespread cheating in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The committee, chaired by Dr. Jake Epelle, was set up in August to probe 6,458 withheld results linked to impersonation, AI-assisted cheating, and server hacking during the April–May exams.

If found guilty, candidates risk cancellation of results, disqualification from future exams, or prosecution. Education stakeholders say the report could reshape Nigeria’s exam system, as JAMB faces pressure to balance sanctions with fairness to innocent candidates.

Kogi Joins Other States To Ban Basic And Secondary Schools Parties.

Kogi State Government has banned graduation ceremonies in basic and secondary schools across the state.

This decision was announced by the state Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones, during a meeting with critical stakeholders in the education sector on Wednesday in Lokoja, the state capital.

Jones said, “The practice of incessant graduation ceremonies in nursery, primary, and secondary schools is hereby prohibited in the state with immediate effect.”

He stressed that the practice has become economically unaffordable, putting undue pressure on parents, and attracts social ills associated with such celebrations.

He emphasised that the ban is aimed at reducing the financial burden on parents and promoting a more meaningful approach to celebrating students’ achievements.

The state government also introduced a new policy requiring parents to provide notebooks for their children to do classwork and assignments, rather than using textbooks converted to workbooks, especially in private schools.

The commissioner emphasised that the policy aims to make textbooks reusable by siblings of the same parents.

“The use of textbooks as workbooks, especially in private schools, must stop, and parents must provide separate notebooks for their children.

“We’ll introduce new celebration modalities to encourage competition and commitment to studies. No more social ills or undue pressure!

“We’ll also ensure students progress through required classes without jumping grades.

“Private school owners should note that writing mock exams is now a prerequisite for West African Examination Council registration,” Jones said.

FG, NASS Back WAEC’s Plans To Start Computer-Based Test In 2026

The Federal Government and the National Assembly have thrown their weight behind the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) as it prepares to fully adopt Computer-Based Tests (CBT) from 2026.

WAEC had earlier announced its plan to phase out paper-based examinations, a move that initially sparked mixed reactions among stakeholders.

Speaking at a sensitisation meeting in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, said the migration to CBT would strengthen Nigeria’s assessment system and drastically reduce examination malpractice.

“We have undertaken to migrate public examinations to computer-based technology as a deliberate step to secure the integrity of our education system. The shift will further enhance the credibility of our examinations both locally and internationally,” he said.

The minister added that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to building a sustainable education system that guarantees inclusivity, especially for children with special needs.

On his part, Amos Dangut, WAEC’s Head of National Office, disclosed that the CBT transition began with private candidates in 2024 and had recorded “significant progress.” He assured that mock sessions and online practice platforms would be introduced to prepare students nationwide.

Dangut also noted that candidates’ performance in CBT had proven to be “empirically better” compared to paper-based exams, while assuring stakeholders that infrastructural and security challenges were being addressed.

Source: Channels TV

#WAEC #Education #CBT

Police Promotions Spark Outrage as Humanitarian Officer Overlooked

The Nigeria Police Force faces criticism after sidelining DSP Faith Okwuego, known for paying exam fees, hospital bills, and supporting schools, while fast-tracking promotions for officers linked to IGP Kayode Egbetokun.

Sources allege Bukola Kuti, the IGP’s close associate, rose to Assistant Commissioner of Police in just 10 years, while Yemisi Ademosu, reportedly his former orderly, was promoted without taking mandatory exams.

Police insiders say a controversial list of 37 handpicked officers has fueled tensions within the Police Service Commission (PSC). Meanwhile, Okwuego’s humanitarian acts remain unrecognized despite public praise, raising questions about favoritism and transparency in police promotions.

#PoliceReform #Nigeria #Justice #Accountability

LASU Ends Strike, Resumes August 13

The Lagos State University Senate has called off its strike after talks with Lagos Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.

Academic and social activities resume Wednesday, August 13, with students returning to hostels in Ojo, Ikeja, and Epe campuses. Second Semester exams will now begin Monday, August 18.

#LASU #StrikeUpdate #EducationNews #LagosState #UniversityLife #BreakingNews

Man alleges that skitmaker Wonder D’talk never wrote exams with his coursemates after the comedian shared graduation photos.

BREAKING: NECO releases 2025 BECE results, set resit exams for July 23-24.

The National Examinations Council, NECO, on Wednesday, announced the release of Results of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination, BECE.


A statement by Azeez Sani, Ag. Director, Information and Public Relations of NECO, noted that one hundred and seventy nine thousand, two hundred and one, 179,201, candidates registered for the examination in 12 subjects.

Although the statement did not reveal the performance of the candidates, it indicated that the examination commenced on 12th May, 2025, and was successfully concluded on 23rd May, 2025.

Azeez said the results of the examination was released following the successful conclusion of the 2025 BECE Award Committee Meeting held at the Council’s Headquarters in Minna.

He explained that during the meeting, the chairperson of the Award Committee, Dr Folake Olatunji David, Director, Basic Education, Federal Ministry of Education expressed satisfaction with the processes leading to the successful release of the results.

The NECO spokesman also indicated that the Award committee meeting was attended by some Secondary School Principals from across the Country as well as NECO Management.

He said the Award Committee has approved the Date and Timetable for the 2025 BECE Re-sit examination.

According to NECO, “The Re-sit examination is scheduled to hold on 23rd and 24th July, 2025 for Mathematics and English Studies

Basola Jamiu Owodunni....
He wrote JAMB in 2017 and got admitted to FUTA to study Civil Engineering.
He spent 6.5 years in school and graduated in 2024 with a CGPA of 4.41.

He finished his exams, defended his project, and completed his school clearance.

But now, JAMB is saying his admission was fake.

Because of that:

His JAMB portal has been blocked
NYSC refused to mobilize him
He was handed over to the DSS and police

Even though FUTA checked and confirmed his name is on JAMB CAPS,
Even though the Vice Chancellor contacted JAMB,
They still say his admission is not valid.

Basola has no parents. No one to fight for him.
He has gone to: JAMB office, Public Complaint Commission, Brekete Family, His school has written many letters

But nothing has changed.

Basola is losing hope. His future is now on hold because of a system that refuses to listen.

Please speak up for Basola.
He is not asking for anything extra, just the future he worked hard for.

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Sule Lot, Danjuma, Arome — I’ve been thinking about you guys lately. I miss those days we shared — the laughter, the hustle, the inside jokes, and even the stress of exams that somehow brought us closer.

So many moments passed, but one thing stays true: you all were a big part of my journey.

To anyone from our class who sees this — let’s reconnect. Let’s share where life has taken us, the good, the crazy, and everything in between.

If you’re reading this, drop a comment. Tag others. Let’s bring the squad back, even if it’s just here on Fintter.com.

Much love and respect.
— Abuh Sadiq Usman

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

Tragedy Strikes in Taraba: Examination Hall Collapses During WAEC Exam, Injuring Students and Teachers

In a shocking incident reported by Sahara Reporters, an examination hall collapsed during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Taraba State, Nigeria, leaving several students and teachers injured.

The collapse occurred while students were seated for their WAEC exams, causing panic and chaos. Emergency services responded promptly, and the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. The exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed, but eyewitnesses described the scene as harrowing.

This incident raises serious concerns about the structural integrity of school buildings in the region. Local authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse and to assess the safety of other educational facilities.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. However, education stakeholders and the general public are calling for immediate action to prevent such tragedies in the future.

#TarabaIncident #WAEC2025 #SchoolSafety #EducationNigeria #ExamHallCollapse

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, widespread confusion gripped Lagos as candidates sitting for the English Language paper of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) experienced severe delays. Reports indicate that some students were compelled to write their exams as late as 11:45 p.m., with many relying on torchlights due to inadequate lighting.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has acknowledged the incident, attributing the delays to unforeseen logistical challenges, including transportation issues and adverse weather conditions that disrupted the distribution of examination materials. The council expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to the candidates and assured the public of its commitment to preventing such occurrences in the future.

This incident has sparked concerns among parents, educators, and stakeholders about the preparedness and contingency planning of WAEC in handling logistical challenges. Many have called for a comprehensive review of the examination body’s processes to ensure that candidates can undertake their examinations under optimal conditions.

As WAEC addresses these concerns, it serves as a reminder of the importance of robust logistical planning in large-scale examinations. Stakeholders are hopeful that the lessons learned will lead to improved processes, safeguarding the integrity and credibility of the examination system.

VIDEO: Students Sit for WAEC Exam at Night in Taraba

In a highly unusual development, some students in Taraba State were seen writing their West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams late into the night, despite the test originally being scheduled for 8 a.m.

As of the time of this report, WAEC had not provided any official explanation for the significant delay.

The incident, which drew widespread concern from parents and community members, involved students reportedly sitting for their English Language paper under poor lighting conditions long after sunset.

Several worried parents, who visited the exam centers searching for their children, expressed outrage upon learning that the test was still being conducted.

“This is unacceptable,” one parent said. “If WAEC knew the exam couldn’t be held in the morning, they should have postponed it. Forcing children to write such an important paper at night is unfair and dangerous.”

The parents described the situation as unprecedented in the state and called for accountability.

They also urged the Federal Government to investigate the incident and sanction those responsible to prevent a recurrence.

“This level of disorganization is alarming. These students have another subject to write the next day, yet they’re kept out late like this. It’s inhumane,” another parent added.

As reactions continue to pour in, many Nigerians are questioning the level of preparedness and coordination in administering national examinations like WAEC #WAECExam https://youtu.be/zZj1LERsKmM

Students in Taraba State are currently sitting for their WAEC exams.

no explanation has been provided by WAEC regarding the delay in the scheduled 8:00 AM start time.
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