The purported ranking of states by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), based on their performance in the 2023 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE),is the focus of this piece. In the said publication, ‘Lagos State, which hosts many private schools and home to virtually all Nigerians, is in the 6th position. The next Southwest … Read more
WAEC presents certified true copies of Uzodimma’s WAEC certificate and statement of result The examination body complied with the tribunal’s subpoena to produce the documents Move aims to address allegations of certificate forgery against the Imo State governor Eko Hot Blog reports that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has submitted certified true copies (CTCs) … Read more
– WAEC releases results of inaugural Computer-Based WASSCE – It Marks a significant shift in examination format – it also Reflects evolving trends in education and testing Eko hot blog reports that In a groundbreaking move, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Nigeria has just unveiled the results of the inaugural Computer-Based West African … Read more
The Seventh-day Adventist Church intends to challenge a Federal High Court judgment that declined to halt scheduling exams and elections on Saturdays in Nigeria. Acknowledging certain victories in the case, including recognition of jurisdiction and standing, the court refused to enforce their rights citing their minority status. The plaintiff argued that the scheduling infringed upon … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Student Loan Scheme is expected to launch in the next two to three weeks, according to the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila. Gbajabiamila confirmed this during a meeting with a delegation from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led by its President, Lucky … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates across the country. The acting Head of Public Affairs, WAEC Nigeria, Moyosola Adesina, made this known in a statement on Tuesday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Telecommunication subscribers as well as students applying for the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations yesterday besieged the Alausa, Ikeja enrolment centre of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). They were at the commission’s office in their thousands to enroll for the National Identity … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigating the alleged N585 million disbursement began questioning the suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu on Tuesday, January 9. She arrived at the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi, Abuja, at 11am. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum has expressed strong reservations about the proposed switch to computer-based testing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE), fearing it could lead to widespread failure among students in rural areas with limited access to technology and computer skills. The forum argues that such … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), on Monday, announced that it has adopted the Computer-Based Test mode for the conduct of the Senior School Certificate Examination. According to WAEC, it has ditched the paper and pencil test model. EDITOR’S PICKS Banky W Loses Out As Court Affirms LP’s Thaddeus … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, rejected a motion urging members to adopt at least one public school in their localities for the purpose of paying registration fees for students sitting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination; the West African Senior School Certificate Examination; and the National Examination Council. Trouble started … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has refuted claims that council asserted that Abia state was the best-performing state in the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). A viral social media post had stated that WAEC announced Abia as the best-performing state in WASSCE. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed a new Head of the Nigeria National Office in the person of Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut. Dangnut is to take over from Patrick Areghan, who recently concluded his tenure. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning Of Tinubu’s Minister Reactions As Lady … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is set to introduce the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in the administration of its examinations are at an advanced stage. The Head of National Office, Patrick Areghan, made this known in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Lagos. Areghan said that introducing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that 2023 JAMB highest scorer, student Kamsiyochukwu Umeh has scored eight As and one B in the 2023 senior school certificate examination of the West African Examination Council (WAEC). Her father Mr Umeh made this known to Vanguard on Wednesday. Umeh bagged A1 in Economics, Civic Education, English Language, Further Mathematics, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) will unveil the results of the 2023 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) today, 7 August 2023. The Head of the Public Affairs unit of the examination body, Moyosola Adesina, on Sunday, confirmed to Premium Times that results would be released today. Editors Pick … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the West African Examination Council (WAEC) did not present Governor Dapo Abiodun‘s 1978 certificate at the Ogun State Election Petition Tribunal on Thursday. The tribunal, which is based in Abeokuta, the state capital, had requested the document. EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community Imposes N10,000 Fine, 40 Stroke For Ladies, Others … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that former Kaduna Lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has called out the management of expensive schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja for charging parents millions. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed To Hospital After Collapsing At Airport LP Member Claims Tinubu Is Copying Peter Obi’s Planned Policies ASUU Rejects Universities Commission’s Curriculum Shehu … Read more
Over 20 WAEC officials have been arrested for allegedly aiding malpractice Culprits have been handed over to the police for prosecution Deploys technology to catch examination cheats Eko Hot Blog reports that the West African Examination Council (WAEC) has arrested 20 school officials for allegedly aiding malpractice in its ongoing West African Senior School Certificate … Read more
WAEC has fixed a new date for the commencement of the 2023 WASSCE. The examination is scheduled to commence on May 8th and conclude on June 23rd. WAEC made this known during a pre-examination press briefing in Lagos on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is … Read more