JAMB, WAEC Saga: The Real Test of Nigeria’s Exams A recent misstep by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), along with ongoing concerns regarding the West African Examinations Council…
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ASUU Strike and the Global Crisis in Academia
ASUU Strike and the Global Crisis in Academia The diminishing salaries for academics represent a worldwide crisis, with particularly severe implications in developing countries such as Nigeria. In nations from…
6m UTME Candidates Missed Varsity Admission in 5yrs
6m UTME Candidates Missed Varsity Admission in 5yrs An analysis of official data by The PUNCH has disclosed that no fewer than six million candidates who participated in the Unified…
WAEC 2025: Why the System is Failing Nigerian Students
WAEC 2025: Why the System is Failing Nigerian Students In an article titled “SSCE 2025: Expo on platter of gold as WAEC attempts to prevent English Language paper leakage?” which…
Exam Fraud in Nigeria: Battling Cheating Amidst Educational Challenges
Exam Fraud in Nigeria: Battling Cheating Amidst Educational Challenges Exam fraud has grown to be a pervasive problem in Nigeria, endangering integrity, education, and the advancement of the country. Fraudulent…
Rethinking JAMB: Why Duty of Care Must Be a Priority — A Perspective by Mide Alabi
Rethinking JAMB: Why Duty of Care Must Be a Priority — A Perspective by Mide Alabi I am among the many who have called for the elimination of JAMB. Nonetheless,…
The Dark Truth Behind ‘Miracle Center’ and the Illusion of Academic Merit in Nigeria
The Dark Truth Behind ‘Miracle Center’ and the Illusion of Academic Merit in Nigeria The phrase “miracle center” is not a metaphor in the particular jargon of Nigerian education. It…
Exam Bodies Embrace CBT in a Hurry—But Are the Downsides Being Ignored?
Exam Bodies Embrace CBT in a Hurry—But Are the Downsides Being Ignored? Exam bodies seem committed to embracing the full computer-based test (CBT) despite its inherent drawbacks. The West African…
“Only in Nigeria!” — Expert Laments 3-Exam Requirement for University Admission
“Only in Nigeria!” — Expert Laments 3-Exam Requirement for University Admission Yomi Fawehinmi, a Canadian education and human resources expert, has confessed that he is unaware of any other country…
SSCE Debate: Stakeholders Clash with WAEC and NECO Over Proposed Use of CBT
SSCE Debate: Stakeholders Clash with WAEC and NECO Over Proposed Use of CBT According to the views of important stakeholders regarding the nation’s preparedness for such an exercise, the announcement…