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Kogi Polytechnic withdraws 273 students over poor results, expels 6

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 23, 2025

Kogi State Polytechnic in Lokoja has withdrawn 273 students due to poor academic results and also expelled six others for engaging in examination-related offenses. This was stated in a press release issued on Monday by the Director of Public Relations and Protocol, Uredo Omale, and shared with

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NUT criticizes WAEC, NECO’s CBT transition, says it won’t curb exam malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 9, 2025

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has criticized the federal government’s order requiring a complete changeover to computer-based testing (CBT) for WAEC and NECO exams by 2026, arguing that this strategy will not eliminate exam malpractice in Nigeria. During an interview in Abuja, the NUT National President, Comrade Audu Amba, made this known, claiming that […]

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FG warns it will take legal action against parents, guardians supporting exam malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 4, 2025

The federal government has announced that it intends to take legal action against any parent or guardian involved in helping with examination malpractice. This announcement followed the government’s instruction that all schools must immediately inform law enforcement and educational authorities if there are any threats or violations during exams. Education Minister Dr.

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FG Recommends Three-Year Ban for Exam Malpractice Offenders

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 28, 2025

Students who engage in examination malpractice during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) should be prohibited from taking any external examinations organized by the West African Examination Council (WAEC), National Examination Council (NECO), and the National Board for Technical Education (NABTEB) for three years, according to a directive issued by the

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UTME: Police disclose identities of 4 men arrested for exam malpractice in Lagos

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2025

On Thursday, police officials in Lagos brought four individuals before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court over accusations of impersonation and cheating during the recent JAMB examination. Those charged include Damilola Rufai, aged 27; Tella Oriyomi, aged 19; Temidayo Williams, aged 20; and Ibrahim Akindele, aged 23. All four defendants, who reside in Lagos, faced charges

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NAPPS and Afrikindness partner to combat exam malpractice in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 24, 2024

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) in Nigeria has disclosed its plans to collaborate with Afrikindness, a UK-based charitable organisation for children and young adults, and other stakeholders to eliminate or minimise examination malpractice in Nigeria’s educational system. The problem, which continues to pose a significant challenge

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Unilorin expels, rusticates 19 students over examination malpractice, racketeeringRustication

Angel Ojonugwa April 30, 2024

ILORIN (Sundiata Post) – University of Ilorin has expelled or rusticated 19 students involved in various offences. Their offences ranged from misconduct, theft, examination malpractice, hostel bed-space racketeering, extortion and assault to admission racketeering, Those expelled included six final year students, the varsity’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle