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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, revealing that more than 1.2 million candidates obtained the minimum requirement for admission into tertiary institutions by securing credit passes in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. The results, released on…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, giving candidates the opportunity to access their grades through the official result-checking platform. Candidates can now check their results online using their examination number and the required WAEC result-checking e-PIN. How to Check Your 2026 WAEC Result…

The implementation of the latest agreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has triggered fresh concerns in Nigeria’s university system, with lecturers in 57 state-owned universities reportedly facing uncertainty over the implementation of the new salary and allowance package. The development could deepen tension between ASUU and state governments,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new salary structure for Nigerian military personnel, with junior-ranking personnel expected to receive up to an 80 per cent increase in pay from September 1, 2026. The approval covers personnel of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air Force, in what is being described as a major…

A young woman identified as Wasilat, who became the subject of widespread social media speculation following an incident involving the Oloolu masquerade in Ibadan, Oyo State, has dismissed reports that she died. The woman, who reportedly became the centre of controversy after filming a procession associated with the Oloolu tradition, made the clarification during a…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued fresh guidelines to prospective corps members ahead of the commencement of the 2026 Batch B Stream II orientation exercise, warning them to comply with new mobilisation and safety requirements. The directive, released on Monday, August 3, 2026, includes a mandatory requirement for prospective corps members to complete…

Fact-Finding Report Have you ever entered the bathroom with a problem on your mind and, moments later, suddenly discovered the answer while taking a shower? For many people, the bathroom appears to be a place where unexpected ideas emerge. A forgotten memory returns, a difficult problem suddenly becomes easier, or a creative idea seems to…

The Federal Government has unveiled a new national research award programme that will reward outstanding academic work by Nigerian tertiary institution students, with ₦365 million set aside annually for the initiative. The programme, known as the Nigeria National Laureate Annual Prize Programme, is designed to recognise exceptional research, innovation and research commercialisation across accredited tertiary…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the public display of the personal particulars, academic credentials and other nomination documents submitted by candidates seeking election as President, senators and members of the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections. The exercise, which began on Saturday, August 1, 2026, is a statutory requirement under…

The Nigerian naira ended July 2026 on a weaker note against the United States dollar, with the local currency trading at about ₦1,366.73/$ in the official market and ₦1,430/$ on the parallel market. The development came as the naira recorded another marginal decline in the official foreign exchange market on Friday, July 31, 2026, the…