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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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has temporarily withdrawn access to the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results after detecting technical bugs in the recently released scores.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 Appeals to Edo Government for Monthly Stipends as Corps Members Relocate Over Lack of Support

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Frances Ben-Ushie, has once again called on the Edo State Government to introduce monthly stipends for corps members serving across the state. Ben-Ushie made the appeal during the official swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream One corps members held at the NYSC […]

Governor Okpebholo Flags Off NYSC 2025 Batch B, Stream I Orientation Course in Edo

August 2, 2025August 2, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has officially declared open the 2025 Batch B, Stream I National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Course for corps members deployed to the state. The event took place at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Okada, Ovia North-East Local Government Area. In his address, Governor Okpebholo emphasized […]

Edo Women React as Court Declares NYSC Skirt Ban Unconstitutional

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

A recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which declared the National Youth Service Corps’ (NYSC) ban on skirts for female corps members as unconstitutional, has sparked diverse reactions across Edo State, particularly among women. The court ruled that the NYSC’s dress code policy, which mandates the wearing of trousers for female members, […]

FG Launches ₦10 Million Support Fund for Tertiary Institution Staff

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has officially introduced the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a landmark loan initiative offering eligible academic and non-academic staff in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education access to loans of up to ₦10 million. Unveiled during a high-level stakeholder engagement in Abuja, the scheme is designed to enhance staff welfare, boost […]

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 […]