25 July 2026

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Examination Bodies

Nigeria to Digitalise Examinations Amid Infrastructure Deficit

Nigeria’s two main examination bodies, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will entirely switch to computer-based testing from 2026. The move has drawn support from education experts and civil society, who say it will modernise assessment but warn that poor infrastructure and patchy connectivity could undermine its

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Abuja Students Take Lessons Under Trees
States

Abuja Students Take Lessons Under Trees

Students of LEA Nomadic Primary School in Rugan Wakili Buba, Paiko Kore, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have resorted to learning under trees in the absence of learning facilities. Upon visiting the school, MonITNG revealed that it has no classrooms, furniture, or learning materials. The organisation urged Nyesom Wike, the FCT

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Poor Infrastructure, Funding Gaps Stall Digital Shift in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
Institutions

Poor Infrastructure, Funding Gaps Stall Digital Shift in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

Directors of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) from universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria have identified poor infrastructure, limited funding, and resistance to change as major obstacles hindering the digital transformation of the country’s higher education system. This was revealed on Monday during the 2025 Annual Conference of the Committee of Directors of

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News

Nigeria’s National Assembly Push for 200 New Universities Amid Lecturer Shortage

The National Assembly’s recent push to create over 200 new universities in Nigeria has raised concerns about the country’s already strained higher education system. Nigeria has 278 universities, consisting of 64 federal, 67 state, and 147 private institutions. Despite this, there is a significant need for more universities to meet the growing demand for higher

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