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Aug

05

2026

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WAEC Disowns Viral List Of 50 Schools With Withheld 2026 WASSCE Results

Education, News Flash

WAEC Disowns Viral List Of 50 Schools With Withheld 2026 WASSCE Results The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has dissociated itself from a viral letter listing 50 schools across different parts of the country as those whose students’ 2026 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Exam (WASSCE) were withheld. The letter claimed WAEC has withheld the results over examination malpractices. The viral letter, dated August 2 and purportedly signed by the head of WAEC Nigeria, Amos Dangut, directed the affected schools to submit detailed reports of what transpired during the examinations within 14 days or face sanctions. “The West African Examinations…

Jul

21

2026

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A Government That Notices Merit: The Michael Offorkaile Example- By Pastor Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Education, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters

A GOVERNMENT THAT NOTICES MERIT: THE MICHAEL OFFORKAILE EXAMPLE By Pastor AProf. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke A good government does not only build roads, rehabilitate schools and improve public infrastructure. It also identifies excellence, rewards hard work and creates opportunities for gifted young people to fulfil their potential. Governor Alex Otti, OFR, has demonstrated this responsibility through the support extended to Master Michael Offorkaile, an Abia-born student who scored an outstanding 367 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. By receiving the student, his parents and representatives of his school at the Government House in Umuahia, Governor Otti sent a clear…

Jul

16

2026

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News Alert: Ikenna Ukwa Announces N100 Million Educational Trust Fund For Arochukwu/Ohafia Constituency

Education, News Flash, Philanthropy

Breaking News: Ikenna Ukwa Announces N100 Million Educational Trust Fund for Arochukwu/Ohafia Constituency Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the APC House of Representatives Candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, has announced plans to establish a N100 Million Educational Trust Fund for pupils and students in primary, secondary and Tertiary institutions across the federal constituency if elected in the next general elections. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa made the announcement today while answering questions from newsmen in Abuja. He said the initiative is aimed at reducing the burden of school fees, improving learning environment, and ensuring that no child is denied education due to…

Jul

14

2026

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FGN Suspends Proposed Increase In WAEC, NECO Registration Fees For 2027 Exams

Education, FGN, News Flash

FG Suspends Proposed Increase In WAEC, NECO Registration Fees For 2027 Exams The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), pending extensive consultations with key stakeholders. The Federal Ministry of Education announced on Monday that it had withdrawn its June 18, 2026 letter conveying the proposed fee adjustment to allow for a comprehensive review and broader engagement before any final decision is reached. According to the ministry, the suspension follows concerns and constructive feedback from members…

Jul

12

2026

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FGN Approves N50,000 Uniform Exam Fee For WAEC, NECO Candidates From 2027

Education, News Flash

FG Approves N50,000 Uniform Exam Fee For WAEC, NECO Candidates From 2027 The federal government says it has approved N50,000 as the new examination fee for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) for secondary school candidates from 2027. In a statement on June 18, issued by Adeniji Ibrahim, director of senior secondary education of the ministry of education, the approval followed a request by WAEC for an upward review of the fee for Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for candidates from 2027. Ibrahim said the decision stems from a meeting between examination bodies and…

Jul

09

2026

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Complete List: NANS Names 39 Institutions Yet To Refund Students After NELFUND Payments

Education, News Flash

FULL LIST: NANS Names 39 Schools Yet To Refund Students After NELFUND Payments The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has released a list of 39 tertiary institutions it says have yet to refund students who paid their tuition fees before receiving payments from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde, disclosed this in a statement shared on his X handle on Wednesday, saying the affected institutions had already received tuition payments from NELFUND on behalf of eligible students but had failed to refund those who had earlier paid their fees. According to Babatunde, the publication of…

Jul

05

2026

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Fact-Check: The Viral ABSU Lecturers Lament” Is Anonymous, Unsubstantiated And Seriously Misleading – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education

FACT-CHECK: THE VIRAL “ABSU LECTURER’S LAMENT” IS ANONYMOUS, UNSUBSTANTIATED AND SERIOUSLY MISLEADING The Facebook post attributed vaguely to “an ABSU lecturer” contains no name, staff number, department, promotion letter, payslip, payroll record, union statement or official correspondence. It therefore cannot reasonably be presented as established fact. VERDICT: A MIXTURE OF UNVERIFIED ALLEGATIONS, MISSING CONTEXT AND DEMONSTRABLY INACCURATE GENERALISATIONS. 1. THE CLAIM THAT PROMOTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN EFFECTED IS FALSE AS A GENERAL STATEMENT In August 2025, the ABSU Governing Council publicly announced the approval of promotions for numerous academic and non-academic employees, including Professors, Readers and Senior Lecturers who had…

Jul

02

2026

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Inside Tinubu’s NYSC Reforms: From Khaki To Adire, Boots To Crocs, ….

Education, Presidency, Youths

From Khaki To Adire, Boots To Crocs, Inside Tinubu’s NYSC Reform More than 50 years after its establishment, the Nigerian Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is set for its most sweeping transformation yet, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved a comprehensive reform aimed at repositioning the scheme for a rapidly evolving economy. Before this development, there had been calls for the scrapping of the scheme which many argued had outlived its usefulness. While previous governments deliberated on the NYSC, some ignored the calls for abolishment. But the Tinubu administration took things a notch higher by setting up a committee to draft…

Jul

01

2026

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FGN To Scrap JSS, SSS Secondary Education System In Major Reform To End School Dropout

Education, FGN, News Flash

FG To Scrap JSS, SSS Secondary Education System In Major Reform To End School Dropout The Federal Government has announced plans to phase out Nigeria’s long-standing 6-3-3-4 education system as part of a sweeping reform targeted at addressing the growing number of out-of-school children across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in Abuja during the inauguration of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Committee. Alausa said the current structure, which separates Junior Secondary School (JSS) from Senior Secondary School (SSS), has failed to achieve its objectives and has contributed significantly…

Jun

29

2026

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Meet 16-Year-Old Osasere Okundaye Who Became Nigeria’s Youngest Chartered Accountant

Education, News Flash

Meet 16-year-old Osasere Okundaye Who Became Nigeria’s Youngest Chartered Accountant At just 16 years old, Osasere Okundaye has shattered a national record by becoming the youngest person in Nigeria to earn a chartered accountancy qualification through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Demographics Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande celebrated the achievement on Monday, calling it proof of what hard work, discipline, and resilience can accomplish. He described Okundaye as “a shining example of the limitless potential of Nigerian youth” and said her feat should push other young Nigerians to dream bigger and stay the course. Demographics The…