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WAEC Temporarily Withdraws 2025 WASSCE Results Over Technical Glitches

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has temporarily withdrawn access to the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results after detecting technical bugs in the recently released scores. In a statement issued by its Public Affairs Department on Thursday, the council said the issue came to light following public complaints and an internal […]

NYSC Urges Employers to Support Corps Members with Transport Refunds and Accommodation

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appealed to corps employers to show greater support for corps members by either visiting the orientation camp to pick them up or refunding their transportation costs when they fail to do so. This call was made by the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, during the 2025 […]

UBEC Reaffirms Commitment to Reducing Out-of-School Children Nationwide

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has restated its dedication to tackling the issue of out-of-school children across Nigeria. Speaking at a retreat for senior staff held at the Tahir Guest Palace Hotel in Kano on Thursday, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Aisha Garba, emphasized the commission’s ongoing efforts to expand access to quality […]

WAEC Debunks False Rumours of 2025 WASSCE Cancellation

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has refuted widespread online claims that the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates has been cancelled. In an official press release shared via its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, WAEC described the reports as “false and mischievous,” urging the public to […]

Tinubu Renames UNIMAID After Former President Muhammadu Buhari

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has officially renamed the University of Maiduguri in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The announcement was made on Thursday during an expanded Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. In his tribute, President Tinubu described Buhari as “a man of austere honour and courage,” commending his […]

NECO Releases 2025 BECE Results, Sets July Dates for Resit Exams

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

NECO Releases 2025 BECE Results, Announces Resit Dates for Core Subjects The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, following the conclusion of the Award Committee meeting held at its headquarters in Minna, Niger State. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Director of Public […]

JAMB Sets 2025 University Admission Cut-Off at 150

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

At the 2025 policy meeting held on Tuesday, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in collaboration with heads of tertiary institutions, announced that the minimum UTME score required for university admission in 2025 will be 150. This decision means that no university in Nigeria will be allowed to admit candidates who scored below 150 […]

Federal Government Sets 16 Years as Minimum Age for Tertiary Admission

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has officially established 16 years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during the opening session of the 2025 Policy Meeting organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja. Dr. Alausa stated that the […]