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2026 WAEC, NECO: FG introduces new measures to eliminate malpractices See the measures
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 Federal Government has announced a comprehensive set of measures aimed at eliminating examination malpractice in the 2026 examinations and beyond in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations.
The measures are part of ongoing reforms to strengthen credibility, transparency, and public confidence in Nigeria’s assessment system.
The disclosure was made by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, alongside the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmed, who stated that the Federal Ministry of Education is intensifying oversight and deploying targeted strategies to safeguard the integrity of national examinations.
Among the key measures is the introduction of enhanced question randomisation and serialisation mechanisms.
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 Ministry also reaffirmed its strict policy prohibiting the transfer of candidates at the Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) level.
This directive, already communicated through an official circular, will be rigorously enforced to prevent last-minute school changes often associated with examination malpractice.
To further ensure transparency, a new national Continuous Assessment guidelines have been developed for immediate implementation.
All examination bodies (WAEC, NECO, NBAIS etc) must strictly follow the standardized submission deadlines for each academic period:
Submission Windows
First Term CA: January•
Second Term CA: April•
Third Term CA: August
These timelines are mandatory and designed to ensure consistency, data integrity, and prompt processing of Continuous Assessment records across the country.In addition, the Federal Ministry of Education is introducing a unique Examination Learners’ Identity Number for all candidates.
This identifier will enable effective tracking of learners throughout the examination process, strengthen monitoring and accountability, and support long-term reforms in assessment, certification, and data management.
The Ministers further assured stakeholders that examination administration will be conducted under strengthened supervision and coordination with relevant examination bodies to ensure strict compliance with established guidelines and ethical standards.
They emphasized that these measures reflect the Federal Government’s resolve to conduct examinations that are credible, fair, and reflective of global best practices, while addressing Nigeria’s unique educational realities.
The Federal Ministry of Education reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with all examination bodies, state governments, school administrators, parents, and candidates to ensure the successful implementation of these strategies and the smooth conduct of the 2026 examinations nationwide.
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Nigerian words “Nyash, “Amala, enters Oxford English Dictionary
Author and OED Head of Pronunciations, Catherine Sangster, said the update marked an important development in how pronunciations are documented across different varieties of English.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon with the addition of new Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update, published in December 2025 and carried into 2026.
Ohibaba.com explains that “Nyash”, is a Nigerian pidgin, meaning buttock, while “Amala”, is a Yoruba word for yam -flour meal.
The update was announced on Wednesday via X by the OED and features widely used Nigerian and West African terms connected to food, music, everyday speech, markets and pop culture, highlighting the increasing global influence of African languages on English.
According to the OED, the December 2025 update introduced more than 500 new words, phrases and senses, while also revising over 1,000 existing entries as part of its quarterly review process.
Author and OED Head of Pronunciations, Catherine Sangster, said the update marked an important development in how pronunciations are documented across different varieties of English.
“With this update we introduce a new model for the transcription of Maltese English pronunciations; this is the nineteenth World English pronunciation model in our collection.
“We also celebrate a decade of OED having spoken pronunciations, which were first added in December 2015,” Sangster said.
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Meet News Central TV new editorial board members
According to the organisation, the board will oversee editorial policy, guide content strategy, promote investigative reporting and ensure adherence to ethical standards.
News Central TV has inaugurated a new editorial board to “strengthen” independent journalism in the country.
Members of the newly inaugurated board include Femi Oke, an award-winning international journalist; Given Mkhari, a South African entrepreneur and media executive; Yemi Adamolekun, executive director of Enough is Enough Nigeria; and Sam Amadi, a lawyer and policy strategists
Others are Chidi Odinkalu, a human rights lawyer and activist; Olufemi Awoyemi, founder and chairman of Proshare Limited; and Kayode Akintemi, editor-in-chief and managing director of News Central Television.
Speaking at the event, Akintemi said that the board would play a critical role in steering the organisation through Nigeria’s complex media landscape.
He said the board reflects the organisation’s commitment to in-depth and investigative journalism, as well as giving voice to everyday Nigerians.
In an era of misinformation, we are strengthening our editorial independence to deliver credible news that empowers Nigerians and shapes Africa’s narrative,” he said.
According to the organisation, the board will oversee editorial policy, guide content strategy, promote investigative reporting and ensure adherence to ethical standards.
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BREAKING: Rivers State Assembly Commences Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara and Deputy
The Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, citing allegations of gross misconduct.
During Thursday’s plenary session, presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, Majority Leader Hon. Major Jack presented a notice invoking Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution. He outlined seven points of alleged gross misconduct against Governor Fubara, including:
– Demolition of the Assembly Complex
– Extra-budgetary spending
– Withholding funds allocated to the Assembly Service Commission
– Refusal to comply with Supreme Court rulings on financial autonomy for the legislature
The notice was reportedly signed by 26 lawmakers.
Speaker Amaewhule announced that the formal impeachment notice would be served on Governor Fubara within the next seven days, in accordance with constitutional procedures.
In the same session, Deputy Majority Leader Hon. Linda Stewart tabled a separate notice against Deputy Governor Odu, accusing her of:
1. Reckless and unconstitutional spending of public funds
2. Obstructing the House of Assembly from performing its constitutional duties
3. Conniving to allow unauthorized persons to occupy offices without proper screening by the legitimate Assembly
4. Seeking budgetary approval from an unauthorized group instead of the recognized Rivers State House of Assembly
5. Seizure of salaries and allowances due to the Assembly and its Service Commission.
This development marks a fresh escalation in the protracted political crisis in Rivers State, amid ongoing tensions over legislative autonomy, budget processes, and governance.
The Assembly’s actions come against the backdrop of previous impeachment attempts and disputes involving the executive and legislature.
No immediate response has been issued from the governor’s office.
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