The Federal Government of Nigeria, in its effort to tackle examination misconduct during the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC), the National Examination Council (NECO), and the National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB), has introduced new measures to curtail malpractice.

In a statement on Monday from the Federal Ministry of Education’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, the government stated that the initiative is part of ongoing reforms to boost the credibility, transparency, and public trust in Nigeria’s examination system.

The statement explained that the reforms will involve improved question randomization and serialization.

“While all candidates will answer the same examination questions, the sequencing and arrangement will differ for each candidate, ensuring that every student writes a unique version of the examination and significantly reducing opportunities for collusion,” the statement read.

The government announced the rollout of new national Continuous Assessment (CA) guidelines, which all examination bodies are required to follow. The statement specified that first-term CA results should be submitted in January, second-term in April, and third-term in August.

“These timelines are mandatory and designed to ensure consistency, data integrity, and prompt processing of Continuous Assessment records across the country,” the statement added.
The government has also launched a unique Examination Learners’ Identity Number for every candidate. According to the statement, this identifier will allow for better tracking of students during the examination process, enhance monitoring and accountability, and support long-term improvements in assessment, certification, and data management.

The Minister reassured Nigerians that the examination will be under improved supervision and in close coordination with the examination authorities to guarantee full adherence to established rules.

Recently, the Federal government issued a directive banning the transfer of candidates at the Senior Secondary Three (SS3) to another school to prevent exam misconduct.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Mulisiu Oseni as the Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) following the Senate’s confirmation of members of the commission’s reconstituted board, as opposed to Abdullahi Ramat, whose name was initially sent to the Senate in August for confirmation. According to a statement released on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, the president's special assistant on information and strategy, Oseni's appointment began on December 1, 2025, and will continue until the end of his ten-year term in accordance with the Electricity Act, 2023. After Sanusi Garba, the previous chairman of the commission, left in August, Oseni took over as acting chairman.

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the extension of the deadline for students seeking admission into public Universities from Friday, October 31, 2025, to Monday, November 17, 2025. In a statement released by the Board’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, he stated that the decision became imperative due to some emerging challenges hampering the conclusion of the admission process by some institutions.

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The World Robot Olympiad (WRO), one of the world’s largest robotics contests, is expanding rapidly across Africa, growing from just five participating nations in 2020 to 14 in 2025, with over 40,000 young people taking part this season. The initiative aims to equip African youth with vital skills in coding, engineering, and artificial intelligence to prepare them for future careers.

The People’s Republic of China has applauded the Nigerian government for the rescue of four of its citizens kidnapped in Kwara State in the operation, which was jointly conducted by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Army (NA).

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The Vietnamese government has demanded deeper trade, agricultural, educational, and security collaboration with Nigeria. During events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, Bui Hung, Vietnam's ambassador to Nigeria, made the call Tuesday in Abuja. Despite recent advancements, Hung pointed out that both nations' growth potential is mostly unrealized.

Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, has been granted a one-year extension by President Bola Tinubu. Originally scheduled to leave office on August 31, 2025, Adeniyi will now serve until August 2026.