Rep Seeks Suspension of WAEC CBT Exams till 2030
The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Education and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to suspend the planned commencement of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 examination with immediate effect.
The House also urged the Ministry, in collaboration with state governments, to make provisions in the 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 budgets for the recruitment of computer teachers, construction of computer halls with internet facilities, supply of standby generators, and monitoring of private schools’ readiness before implementing the CBT policy in 2030.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Rep. Kelechi Wogu, titled “Need for Intervention to Avert the Pending Massive Failure of Candidates Intending to Write the 2026 WAEC Examination Using Computer-Based Testing (CBT), Capable of Causing Depression and Deaths of Students”, at Thursday’s plenary.
Leading the debate, Rep. Wogu noted that WAEC is responsible for conducting examinations that qualify students for higher education. He stressed that many institutions require candidates to have at least five credits, including English and Mathematics, in WAEC to gain admission.
He recalled that the 2025 WAEC result portal was temporarily shut down due to “technical glitches,” leaving many candidates distressed.
Rep. Wogu expressed concern that despite opposition from the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and heads of schools, especially in rural areas where over 70 percent of students are located, the Ministry of Education has insisted on introducing CBT for the 2026 examination.
The House is cognisant that computer-based examinations require fully equipped halls with functional computers, internet access, and constant electricity—either from the national grid or standby generators,” he said.
He noted that about 25,500 schools nationwide are expected to present candidates for the 2026 examination, which will run concurrently for four months, from March to July. However, most schools—particularly in rural areas—lack functional computers and qualified computer teachers.
The lawmaker argued that, unlike JAMB, WAEC candidates are required to take at least nine subjects, including practicals, objectives, and theory, which makes a rushed transition to CBT unrealistic.
He warned that premature implementation of the policy could result in widespread failure, frustration, depression, and social vices among students, and recommended a minimum of three years of preparation before rollout in the 2029–2030 academic session.
The House unanimously adopted the motion and mandated its Committees on Basic Examination Bodies, Digital and Information Technology, Basic Education and Services, and Labour, Employment and Productivity to interface with relevant stakeholders in the education and technology sectors and report back within four weeks for further legislative action.
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View AllFEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, IRAGBIJI [FUADSI] BEGINS UPLOADING OF NAMES ON SCHOOL PORTAL FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION
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Great news to all aspiring scholars! The Federal University of Agricultural and Development Studies, Iragbiji (FUADSI) has officially started releasing its admission lists on the school portal! 💚💛
📢 All prospective students are strongly advised to log in to their FUADSI admission portal to check their admission status and follow the next steps carefully.
👉 Haven’t seen your name yet? Don’t worry! More admission batches will be released soon. Stay calm, stay positive, and keep checking your portal regularly for updates.
💡 Next Steps (For Admitted Candidates):
1️⃣ Accept your admission on the FUADSI portal and JAMB CAPS.
2️⃣ Print your admission letter for records.
3️⃣ Get ready for the next phase — clearance and registration!
4️⃣ Keep an eye on official FUADSI communication channels for further announcements.
📆 Remember — patience pays off. The admission process is ongoing, and your turn may be next!
Once again, congratulations to all newly admitted students! 🎓
Welcome to FUADSI, where excellence meets innovation. 🌿✨
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View AllUNIVERSITY OF LAGOS (UNILAG) ACTIVATES ONLINE SCREENING PORTAL FOR NEWLY ADMITTED FULL-TIME STUDENTS, 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially activated its online screening portal for candidates newly admitted into full-time undergraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to the university management, all newly admitted students are expected to visit the UNILAG student portal to complete their online screening and registration procedures without delay. This marks the formal commencement of the post-admission process for fresh intakes across all faculties.
The online screening exercise involves the verification of essential admission documents, payment of required fees, and scheduling of screening appointments. Admitted students are advised to log in using their JAMB registration number or application number as username, and their surname (in lowercase) as default password before changing it.
Documents required for the screening include the JAMB admission letter, O’Level results, birth certificate, state of origin certificate, testimonial from the last school attended, and a letter of reference from a reputable individual. Candidates must also ensure that all uploaded documents are clear, authentic, and correspond with the details submitted during JAMB registration.
UNILAG management further emphasized that impersonation and falsification of documents remain serious offenses that attract immediate withdrawal of admission once detected. In addition, every newly admitted student is expected to undergo a mandatory medical screening and drug test as part of the clearance process.
Students are therefore advised to complete the entire online screening process promptly and adhere strictly to the registration timeline to avoid forfeiting their admission offer.
For full details, students can log on to the university’s official website via www.unilag.edu.ng and navigate to the student portal for further instructions.
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View AllNUC APPROVES NEW PROGRAMMES FOR UNIVERSITY OF ILESA [UNILESA]
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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the following new programmes for the University of Ilesa, Osun State, with effect from the 2025/2026 academic session:
1. MBBS. Medicine and Surgery
2. B.Agriculture
3. B.Sc. Agri Business
4. B.Sc. Fisheries and Aquaculture
5. B.Sc. Agricultural Economics
6. B.Sc. Animal Science
7. B.Sc. Crop Science
8. B.Sc. Soil Science
9. B.A. Chinese Studies
10. B.A. Modern European (French Language)
11. B.Ed. Early Childhood Education
12. B.Ed. Special Needs Education
This achievement is a remarkable milestone and a testament to the profound impact of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, Governor of Osun State, on our University’s development.
Congratulations to the Vice Chancellor and the entire university community!
Babatunde Fanawopo
SAR (Corporate Service & Information Unit)
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View All2025/2026 ADMISSION EXERCISE: JAMB EXTENDS PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES DEADLINE
You will recall that the 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions, held on 18th July, 2025, under the chairmanship of the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, had fixed Friday, 31st October, 2025, as the deadline for all public universities to conclude their admission processes.
The Board commends the zeal, diligence, and commitment demonstrated by the various public universities toward meeting this approved timeline, which was intended to allow other tiers of tertiary institutions; the private universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and innovation enterprises institutions, to complete their respective admissions ahead of the overall closing date of 31st December, 2025.
However, owing to some emergent and compelling circumstances, the Board has found it necessary to extend the deadline for the completion of 2025 admissions into public universities from Friday, 31st October, 2025, to Monday, 17th November, 2025.
The decision to extend the timeline is anchored on two key considerations:
1. AVCNU has specially appealed for extension due to the disruption caused by a number of factors including a court order directing that status quo should remain on 2025/26 admission list, which was only clearly lifted by the same court on 28th October, 2025
2. In a bid to expand access in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the NUC on 29th October, 2025, released a list of 229 programmes recently accredited for 37 universities. Admission into those programmes are just being scheduled.
In light of these developments, and to ensure fairness and inclusiveness, the Board hereby extends the deadline for the completion of 2025 public university admissions to Monday, 17th November, 2025.
While expressing appreciation to all institutions for their tireless efforts and cooperation in meeting the initial target date, the Board wishes to emphasize that this new deadline is final and must be strictly adhered to.
The Board remains committed to ensuring a seamless, transparent, and credible admission process that aligns with national education goals and institutional autonomy.
SIGNED:
Dr. Fabian Benjamin
Head of Media, JAMB
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View AllNew Ekiti varsity seeks two-week admission extension from JAMB
The Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Prof. Gbenga Aribisala, has appealed to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board to give the institution two weeks’ extension for it to handle admission requests in the new institution.
Aribisala said that the university could only process the admission for 1,200 candidates, whereas it had a quota of 1,500 candidates.
The VC, in a chat with journalists at Iyin Ekiti on Friday, spoke against the backdrop of JAMB’s decision to close the admission portal for all public institutions by midnight on Friday, November 31, thus shutting the door of admission for the session.
Aribisala said that FUTESI was under some kind of pressure from qualified admission seekers still flocking to the new institution.
He said, “That is why we are kind of being under some tension.
Because after closing the portal by midnight today (Friday), there are still thousands of candidates who are interested. In fact, you can see some of them hanging since morning here. It is all because of admission.
“I am pleading with the JAMB authority to please, because we are just coming, we are a new university, we were just enlisted on the caps. JAMB should please give us maybe two weeks additional in the month of November so that we can also take more students to start with us.
“We have a quota of 1,500 candidates, we have about 1,200 candidates now. So if we have two weeks more, we will be able to still accommodate some of the admission seekers crashing on us”.
He said that President Bola Tinubu had “graciously approved that we do recruitment of staff, both teaching and non-teaching. And by the special grace of God, the advertisement will be out by next week and it is going to run for about six weeks.
“After that, we are going to do the recruitment. And then we can have the full complement of both staff. And then the university can start to run,” the VC said.
PUNCH Online reported in August that JAMB ordered Nigerian public universities to finalise their 2025 admission processes by October 31, 2025.
According to a schedule contained in the board’s weekly bulletin, all private universities are also required to complete admissions by November 30, 2025.
The admission board said the decision aimed to stabilise the academic calendar and ensure equitable access to admission slots across all tertiary institutions.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on February 20, 2025, assented to two separate bills establishing FUTES, Iyin Ekiti, and Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State.
Tinubu, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said that “the specialised institutions will address the educational needs of the populace while driving research and innovation and contributing to the country’s overall economic growth and development.
He said, “The institutions will serve as training grounds for developing agriculture, science, and technology professionals and enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global economy.
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View AllABIA STATE UNIVERSITY [ABSU] RELEASES SUPPLEMENTARY ADMISSION FORM FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION
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Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, has officially announced the commencement of Supplementary Admissions into various undergraduate degree programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The management of the university, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ndukwe J. Okedu, invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for admission into the available programmes across different faculties
Available Faculties and Programmes
1. Faculty of Agriculture
Agricultural Economics & Extension
Animal Science & Fisheries
Crop Production & Protection
Soil Science
Food Science & Technology
2. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Physiology
Anatomy
3. Faculty of Biological Sciences
Plant Science & Biotechnology
Animal & Environmental Biology
Biochemistry
Microbiology
4. Faculty of Economics & Management Sciences
Accounting
Marketing
Banking & Finance
Economics
Management
5. Faculty of Education
All programmes under the Faculty of Education are available for supplementary admission.
6. Faculty of Engineering
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Civil Engineering
7. Faculty of Environmental Studies
Environmental Resource Management
Architecture
Geography & Planning
Estate Management
Urban & Regional Planning
Building
Fine & Applied Arts
Surveying & Geoinformatics
8. Faculty of Humanities
French
History & International Relations
Linguistics & Communication Studies
Igbo
Philosophy
Religious Studies
English Language & Literature
9. Faculty of Physical Sciences
Industrial Chemistry
Industrial Physics
Statistics
Mathematics
10. Faculty of Social Sciences
Library & Information Science
Political Science
Sociology
Public Administration
Who Can Apply for ABSU Supplementary Admission
ABSU invites applications from:
✅ Candidates who chose Abia State University as their first choice or second choice institution.
✅ Candidates who did not initially choose ABSU in JAMB but have now changed to the university.
✅ Candidates who scored 150 and above in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
✅ Candidates who possess at least five (5) O’Level credit passes (including English Language and Mathematics) in subjects relevant to their chosen course of study, in not more than two sittings.
✅ Applicants must ensure they upload their O’Level results to the JAMB portal to qualify for admission consideration.
Important Information
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ABSU official website at www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng for full application details and online registration.
Admission into all programmes will be based strictly on merit and availability of space in each department.
Dr. Acho Elendu
Registrar, Abia State University (ABSU)
Date: October 10, 2025
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View AllABIA STATE UNIVERSITY [ABSU] RELEASES FIRST BATCH ADMISSION LIST ON SCHOOL PORTAL FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION
Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, has officially released the first batch of admissions for candidates offered provisional admission into its regular undergraduate degree programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.
This important update was announced on October 10, 2025, through the office of the Registrar, Dr. Acho Elendu, under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ndukwe J. Okedu.
How to Check ABSU Admission Status
All successful candidates are advised to:
1. Visit the official ABSU website: www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng
2. Log in to the ABSU portal to:
Print their ABSU Offer-of-Admission Letter
Print their JAMB Admission Letter
After printing these documents, students are expected to report to the Admissions Office at the university’s main campus in Uturu for further processing.
Acceptance of Admission and Payment Instructions
Once you confirm your admission, you must:
Collect your Acceptance-of-Offer Slip at the Admissions Office.
Pay the required acceptance fees through any of the designated banks listed below:
✅ ABSU Microfinance Bank, Uturu
✅ First Bank Plc
✅ Signature Bank
✅ Zenith Bank Plc
✅ Fidelity Bank Plc
✅ Union Bank Plc
✅ UBA Plc
✅ Payment can also be made via bank debit cards
Important Deadline
All admitted candidates must accept their offer of admission on or before Friday, 31st October, 2025.
Any offer not accepted before this date will be considered lapsed (cancelled).
Advice to Candidates, Parents, and Sponsors
Candidates, parents, guardians, and sponsors are strongly advised to take note of this notice and act quickly to avoid losing their admission opportunity.
ABSU welcomes all new students and congratulates them on their successful admission into the university.
Signed:
Dr. Acho Elendu
Registrar, Abia State University
Date: October 10, 2025
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View AllFEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES, KWALE DELTA STATE RELEASES ADMISSION FORM FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION
Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State
Screening of UTME Candidates for 2025/2026 Admission Exercise
The Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State, hereby announces the screening of UTME candidates for admission into the institution for the 2025/2026 Academic Session.
Applications are invited from candidates who scored 200 and above in the 2025 UTME Examination and have completed the necessary procedures for changing their University of First Choice to the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale.
Available Courses
A. Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.DS)
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Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
B. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
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Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (B.NSc)
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Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS)
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B.Sc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
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Doctor of Physiotherapy (D.PT)
C. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
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B.Sc. Human Anatomy
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B.Sc. Physiology
D. Faculty of Pharmacy
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Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
E. Faculty of Science
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B.Sc. Mathematics
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B.Sc. Physics
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B.Sc. Chemistry
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B.Sc. Biology
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B.Sc. Biochemistry
General Admission Requirements
Candidates must possess at least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects in WASSCE, NECO, SSCE, or GCE O’Level at not more than two (2) sittings, as well as meet other matriculation requirements stipulated by JAMB.
Procedure for Online Application
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Candidates are to apply online at www.fumhsk.edu.ng
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Make a payment of ₦2,000 (Two Thousand Naira) only using an ATM card via Remita.
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Upload passport photographs with red backgrounds.
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Upload all credentials including Birth Certificates, Testimonials, and other qualifications.
For Further Enquiries
Call any of the following numbers:
📞 08075633449 or 08032342456
Close of Application
Applications close at 12 Midnight on 22nd October, 2025.
Signed:
Mr. Lucky Mustapha Ohwojeroh
Registrar
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View AllOSUN STATE UNIVERSITY [UNIOSUN] RELEASES MERIT ADMISSION LIST ON SCHOOL PORTAL FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION
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The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has officially released the Merit Admission List for the 2025/2026 academic session. Candidates who took part in the university’s post-UTME screening exercise and met the required cut-off marks can now check their admission status on the school portal.
Prospective students are strongly advised to:
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Login to the UNIOSUN admission portal using their JAMB registration number and password to confirm their admission status.
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Accept or reject the admission offer on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) immediately after confirming on the school portal.
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Print their JAMB Admission Letter for official documentation.
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Begin preparations for the screening and registration exercise, which will involve the verification of results and other required credentials.
Successful candidates are encouraged to stay updated with further instructions from the university regarding registration procedures, acceptance fee payments, and resumption dates.
We also advise those who are yet to see their names on the merit list not to panic, as the school may release supplementary admission lists in due course.
Congratulations to all newly admitted students of UNIOSUN! 🎉
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