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2026 First CBT WAEC Records Lower Pass Rate as Nearly 4 in 10 Candidates Fail to Secure Five Credits

By The Insight Team August 7, 2026 109 0

…38.5% of Candidates Miss University Admission Benchmark as WAEC Records Slight Decline in First Fully Computer-Based Examination   By Emmanuel Kwada Nigeria’s transition to a fully computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has produced mixed outcomes, with the 2026 results showing a slight decline in candidates meeting the Continue Reading

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ASUU Threatens Fresh Strike Over Distorted Implementation of 2025 Agreement

By The Insight Team May 12, 2026 230

By Emmanuel Kwada The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of a possible new wave of industrial action in Nigerian public universities if the Federal and state governments fail to fully implement the December 2025 agreement signed with the union. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday by its President, Prof. Chris […]Continue Reading

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9 tips to parents for brighter pupils’ performance this academic session

By The Insight Team October 7, 2025 454

By Emmanuel Kwada In Nigeria’s evolving educational landscape—marked by overcrowded classrooms and limited resources—the role of parents in their children’s academic success is more vital than ever. Teachers from Living Faith Academy in Nyanya, The Apostles Academy, and Radiant Angels in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, are stepping forward with Continue Reading

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Full List: President Tinubu Grants Licenses to 11 Private Universities

By The Insight Team March 4, 2025 1463 0

By Emmanuel Kwada In a significant boost to Nigeria’s education sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted provisional licenses to 11 new private universities across the country. The approval was announced following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday 3rd March, 2025, signaling the administration’s commitment to expanding Continue Reading

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JUST IN: NECO Releases 2024 SSCE External Results

By The Insight Team February 14, 2025 777 0

By Emmanuel Kwada The National Examinations Council has announced the release of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination External results. The exams were conducted between November 14 and December 14, 2024. At a press conference held on Friday at NECO’s headquarters in Minna, the Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, disclosed that 86,067 Continue Reading

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EXPLAINER: EFCC’s Role in Nok University’s Forfeiture, Takeover by FG

By The Insight Team February 13, 2025 1671 0

Key Points: Nok University’s background EFCC investigation Final forfeiture FG takeover By Emmanuel Kwada President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Federal Government to take over Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State, and transform it into a Federal University of Applied Sciences. This move comes after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the final forfeiture […]Continue Reading

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NECO Releases 2024 SSCE Results: 60.55% Pass with Five Credits, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi Top the Chart

By The Insight Team September 20, 2024 1277 0

By Emmanuel Kwada The National Examinations Council (NECO) released the 2024 SSCE internal results on Thursday, September 19. NECO’s Registrar/Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Wushishi, made the announcement while briefing journalists in Minna. According to Professor Wushishi, 1,376,423 candidates registered for this year’s internal examination, comprising Continue Reading