UNILORIN has hosted the ongoing CBT examination by the National Examination Council, NECO The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has hosted the ongoing Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination by the National Examination Council (NECO). Speaking about the centre, Prof. Kamilu Raufu, the CBT centre director, said, “We are proud to partner with NECO and support the development
Prof Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO The National Examinations Council (NECO) has expanded its operations to Burkina Faso following an accreditation visit to confirm if the schools can sit for the School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Azeez Sani, NECO’s spokesperson, said the accreditation followed the
Nigeria’s move to introduce Computer-Based Tests (CBT) for the 2026 WAEC examinations is facing pushback — and the House of Representatives has stated that the country is not yet ready. Here is what you need to know: 1. Lawmakers Want CBT Rollout Suspended The House has urged the Ministry of Education and WAEC to halt
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Ishaq Oloyede, has said that removing Mathematics as an admission requirement for students seeking to study arts and humanities will help reduce cases of forgery and examination malpractice. Speaking at the launch of Jihad Week and Ad-Dhikr Magazine at the University of Ibadan on
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has denied reports claiming it suspended the profile of a candidate, Monsuru Aduragbemi, describing the allegation as deliberate misinformation. In a statement on Sunday, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, said the board did not disobey any court order in a case involving the candidate and two universities,
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has assured candidates that the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) will be conducted smoothly in Nigeria and abroad. Speaking during a sensitisation campaign in Lagos, the Head of WAEC National Office, Dr Amos Dangut, said the council has successfully conducted five computer-based examinations, recording low
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the subject combinations for the 2026 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Under the new arrangement, only students in the Business or Commercial track will be allowed to take Economics. Science and Humanities students, including those studying Literature, History, or Government, are now barred from selecting the
The Federal Government has debunked reports claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will no longer be required for admission into tertiary institutions. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade Boriowo, quoted the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji
The West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) newly introduced subject combination for the 2026 examination has forced nationwide criticism, with educators, parents, and students describing it as ill-conceived and confusing. Under the revised structure, Economics, long considered a bridging subject between Science and the Social Sciences, has been restricted solely to Business students. This means candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the commencement of its 2025 nationwide recruitment exercise, inviting qualified candidates to apply for various positions across its Nigeria National Office. In a statement from its headquarters in Accra, Ghana, the Council said the recruitment drive aims to strengthen its operational capacity and uphold excellence in educational
