Reps Order WAEC to Suspend 2026 CBT Plan, Warn of Mass Failure and Student Hardship
The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Government to immediately stop the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) from implementing its plan to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), citing fears of mass failure and severe psychological impact on students. The resolution was passed during Thursday’s plenary […]
Mixed Reactions Trail Nationwide Crackdown on Graduation ‘Sign-Out’ Culture
The long-standing Nigerian “sign-out” tradition, where graduating students joyfully spray farewell messages across white shirts, is undergoing dramatic change as state governments and institutions clamp down on the practice. The Sokoto State Government first stirred national debate on July 24, 2025, when it prohibited all sign-out ceremonies in secondary schools. Officials said the ritual had […]