Coverage of national exam bodies and news around CBT exams, admission forms, cut-offs, and exam policies
Coverage of national exam bodies and news around CBT exams, admission forms, cut-offs, and exam policies
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has kicked off the 2026 examination activities with the conduct of the mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Saturday across the country. No fewer than 227,896 candidates indicated interest to participate in the mock exercise during the UTME registration. A few days ago, JAMB issued a warning…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the final international timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, setting the stage for a multi-week examination exercise across member countries. According to the timetable issued from WAEC’s headquarters in Accra, the examination will commence with project-based and practical…
The result of CB-WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2026–First Series has been released. Candidates can access their results within the next 12 hours.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has re-arrested Emmanuel Akataka, a suspected fraudster previously linked to examination malpractice, after he allegedly resumed exploiting candidates sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede, who briefed journalists in Abuja on Thursday, said Akataka had been earlier arrested for conspiracy, impersonation, identity theft, and online…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has confirmed the receipt of a total of ₦1.57 billion in student loan disbursements from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), benefiting more than 7,300 students under the Federal Government’s student loan initiative. This was disclosed in an official correspondence issued by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, to the…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to immediately implement the newly approved salary structure for university lecturers across the country. The President of ASUU, Professor Christopher Piwuna, disclosed this on Thursday while delivering a speech at a public lecture held at Sa’adu Zungur University, Yuli…
As part of efforts to safeguard the integrity of its examinations and enhance the well-being and security of its personnel, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced an alternate examination route for the 2026 Mock UTME and UTME. In addition, the Board has commenced intensive sensitisation and training of examination officials to equip…
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has confirmed the receipt of a fresh round of student loan disbursements amounting to over ₦2.03 billion, benefiting 5,924 students under the Federal Government-backed Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. The development was disclosed in an official communication from the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayo C. Adeboye, addressed to the…
The (NYSC) has relocated orientation camps in several states, including Kwara and Kaduna, citing rising security challenges in parts of the country. The scheme explained that the decision was taken to ensure the safety of corps members during the orientation exercise. Affected participants are being moved to alternative camps in more secure locations, with adequate…
The University of Lagos on Tuesday inaugurated the reinstated Students’ Union Executive Council, marking the restoration of student unionism a decade after its suspension by the institution’s management. The university’s Senate had, on April 24, 2016, suspended the Students’ Union following intense protests by students over welfare concerns, including water shortages and electricity supply, which…