The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has closed 22 unlicensed Colleges of Education operating in different parts of Nigeria, the commission said in its latest performance report. The institutions were identified during a nationwide crackdown targeting schools awarding certificates without proper accreditation. The NCCE described the move as essential to protect the integrity
The Coordinator of civic advocacy group Justice Vanguard, Mr Obafemi Ajayi, has dismissed reports suggesting that the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, was suspended from office. Ajayi described the media claims as misleading and mischievous, stressing that Professor Fasina was never suspended but was on a six-month leave approved
Bayero University Kano (BUK) has expelled 57 students over examination misconduct, following a resolution reached at its 427th Senate meeting held on September 10 2025. The decision, the school stated, was made strictly in accordance with its General Examination and Academic Regulations (GEAR), which govern the conduct of both undergraduate and postgraduate students. This was
Two senior officers of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), who were mentioned in an online publication, have denied allegations of illegal promotion. Dr. Zakari Abdullah and Dr. Yilleng Moses Titus describe the report by an online media outlet that they were upgraded to the rank of deputy director, while still on probation, as
Examination malpractice has quietly grown into one of the biggest threats to Nigeria’s education system, eroding values, killing hard work, and weakening the nation’s future. In many schools, passing an examination no longer depends on Study and preparation but on cheating and shortcuts. Teachers, principals, examiners, and even parents are often accomplices. From impersonation in
When Lagos State University student Splendour Agbo submitted his thesis for review, he expected feedback on his research, not accusations of using artificial intelligence. “The coordinator told me my work was great, but insisted I used AI for most of the literature review,” Agbo said. He denied the claim but left the meeting discouraged. It
Controversy has surrounded the decision of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly the University of Abuja) to reinstate students previously expelled for examination malpractice, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio allegedly influencing the move, according to SaharaReporters. According to a memo dated July 16 and signed by Deputy Registrar (Academic), Mustapha Tanimu, the University Senate at its 189th
Recently, news emanating from many Nigerian schools indicates that students no longer rely on paper notes to cheat in examinations. Perpetrators of examination malpractice have gone digital, using smart devices such as AI apps, UV pens, smartwatches, and Bluetooth earpieces to evade scrutiny from examination invigilators. A graduate from UNN said he used his Apple
The Academic Board of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has withdrawn 273 students due to poor academic performance across several departments and programmes. This is contained in a statement by the Chairman of the Board, Prof. Salisu Usman, on Monday in Lokoja. Usman, who also serves as Rector, revealed that six students were expelled for offences
The Federal Ministry of Education has expressed concern over the persistent issue of examination malpractice within Nigeria’s education system. This was stated in a press release on Monday, signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations. The Ministry noted that the unethical practice continues to erode the integrity of academic credentials and poses
