WAEC Qualifying Age Not Raised Enough: Why not 25?

The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has got tongues wagging over his declaration that 18 years is now the minimum qualifying age for writing WAEC, NECO, and JAMB as from next year (2025). Though some applauded the Minister, majority seems to be disappointed in what they consider an unfortunate and thoughtless declaration. In his…

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Tinubu’s Anthem And The Threat Of Imprisonment

Maybe you consider “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” as Tinubu’s Anthem or National Anthem, colonial or barbaric, you must learn and cram it by fire and by force. This, in other words, is the content of a clause of the Counter Subversion Bill sponsored by the Speaker of Federal House of Representatives, Honorable Tajudeen Abbas. Can…

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Niger State Clears 21-Year Pension Arrears, Total N25 Billion

Niger State Government has disbursed N25 billion to clear 21-years of outstanding pensions and gratuities owed to retirees of both local and state government civil servants. Governor Mohammed Umar Bago stated this in an interview, that this substantial payment highlights the administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of the state’s retired civil servants, who have…

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TEXT OF PRESS CONFERENCE BY JAMB

JOINT ADMISSIONS AND MATRICULATION BOARD PRESS CONFERENCE HELD ON SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST, 2024 AT THE BOARD NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, BWARI – ABUJA THE MINIMUM AGE FOR ADMISSION INTO TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS THIS YEAR (2024/2025 SESSION) IS SIXTEEN (16) YEARS For the 2024 admission cycle, candidates who will be at least sixteen years old at the time of…

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