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Photocopies, invigilators, and rewritten answer scripts may soon fade into history. The Nigerian government has announced a bold shift: by 2026, all WAEC and NECO exams will be conducted through computer-based testing, following in the footsteps of JAMB. It's a timely pivot that aims to restore...

For thousands of Zamfara students, years of effort vanished into silence when their WAEC and NECO results were withheld over unpaid fees. But a long era of waiting has ended. Governor Dauda Lawal's administration paid over ₦2.7 billion to settle the longstanding debts that barred these students...

A teenager in Ibadan was killed by a police bullet while on his way to write the WAEC. His father, accused of traffic violations, insists they did nothing wrong. Kehinde Alade, a schoolboy, was shot in the abdomen by a police officer He was riding with his twin and father, heading to sit for...

A WAEC candidate was killed by a stray police bullet during a chase in Ibadan, sparking protests and renewed calls for police reform. Police were pursuing suspected internet fraudsters when they opened fire near Gbagi Market Road. A bullet struck a student riding on a motorcycle with his twin...

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revoked the licences of 574 schools caught aiding exam malpractice, barring them from participating in the upcoming 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). HIGHLIGHTS: 574 schools across Nigeria have been de-recognised...