Rivers govt probes alleged extortion, exam fraud at College of Nursing
The Rivers State Government has launched an investigation into allegations of extortion, bribery and examination malpractice at the Rivers State College of Nursing Sciences. The Ministry of Health said the complaints include illegal payments for project approvals, the sale of exam questions and marking guides, and bribery in exchange for guaranteed passes. The Commissioner for […]
Abia government bans mid-school transfers for SS2 and SS3 students
The Abia State Government has introduced a rule that stops students from moving to another school between Senior Secondary 2 (SS2) and Senior Secondary 3 (SS3). The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, announced the new rule on Tuesday, September 9, in Umuahia. The ban affects both public and private schools and is […]
‘How do you expect children to pass an exam that was written in the night? – Nigerian mum speaks out after WAEC result showed mass failure in Maths and English
A Nigerian mother has expressed her frustration over the large number of students who failed English and Mathematics in the 2025 WAEC exams. She urged the examination body, WAEC, to explain why so many candidates performed poorly this year. In a video going viral online, the concerned mum blamed the failure on how the exams […]
UMYU expels 57 students over alleged exam malpractice
Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), located in Katsina State, has taken strong action against students caught cheating in exams. A total of 57 students have been expelled for being involved in different forms of exam malpractice. This decision came after the school’s main examination misconduct committee reviewed the cases and sent its findings to the […]
NBA demands sanctions for WAEC and JAMB officials over 2025 exam disruptions
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is asking lawmakers to take action against officials who caused serious problems during the 2025 JAMB and WAEC exams. Earlier this year, many students protested their JAMB results released on May 9. They said the scores were wrong and lower than what they actually earned. On April 14, JAMB’s head, […]
WAEC explains delay that led to late-night WASSCE exams across Nigeria
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has explained the reasons behind the delay in the 2025 English Language examination held on Wednesday, May 28. According to the examination body, their intensified measures to prevent cheating were a major factor. In a statement shared by Moyosola Adesina, WAEC’s spokesperson, on Thursday, May 29, the council admitted […]
DSS and Police Arrest 20 Suspects for Hacking 2025 UTME CBT System
In a major operation, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force apprehended 20 suspects involved in hacking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 2025. The alleged cybercrime targeted the examination systems managed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Reports indicate that this hacking syndicate comprises over 100 members. […]
Kogi University Fires Four Lecturers Over Sexual Misconduct and Exam Malpractice
Kogi University has dismissed four of its lecturers for their involvement in sexual misconduct and exam malpractice. This decision was made after an investigation into the allegations, which were first raised last year. The university’s governing council confirmed the dismissals during its meeting on Thursday, November 14. The lecturers were accused of serious violations, including […]
Abia Tops NECO 2024 SSCE Rankings, Katsina Comes in Last
The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced the results for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE). Out of the 1,376,423 students who registered for the exam, 1,367,736 sat for it. The results show that 828,284 students, or 60.55%, achieved five credits, including Mathematics and English Language. Prof. Dantana Wushishi, NECO’s Registrar, revealed these results […]