BY AFOLABI OLANREWAJU
UNIHUB CONNECT TV
1. Peter Obi Sounds Alarm on Education Crisis
Former Vice President Peter Obi emphasized the urgency of investing in education after recent data revealed that over 20 million Nigerian children are out of school. Additionally, only 38% of candidates passed the 2025 WASSCE, marking the lowest performance in five years, according to WAEC. Obi criticized government spending patterns and called for prioritizing human capital development.
2. UBEC Reforms Break Down Bureaucracy in Basic Education
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), under Aisha Garba, is pushing through impactful reforms to revitalize basic education—cutting red tape, improving transparency, and enabling states to access matching grants more efficiently. The multi-billion-dollar HOPE-EDU initiative, backed by the World Bank and GPE, now targets 29 million learners, 500,000 teachers, and over 65,000 schools.
3. Leaders Advocate for Tertiary Education Overhaul
Education experts and sector leaders are calling for sweeping reforms in Nigerian tertiary institutions to address graduate unemployment and realign curricula with evolving industry demands.
4. Education Investment Ignited in Northern Nigeria
The Tinubu administration continues its focus on human capital development with major reforms across Northern Nigeria. Over 120 solar-powered learning centres have been set up, nursing enrolment has surged from 81,480 (2023) to 114,030 (2025), and girl-child education initiatives like AGILE and LUMINAH 2030 are expanding into multiple states. Vocational training and anti-bullying policies are also underway.
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5. Northern Governor Commits to Education in 2026 Plan
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has pledged to make education a cornerstone of the 2026 development agenda. He stressed that boosting funding, improving infrastructure, and ensuring transparency are keys to preparing students for the future.
6. WAEC Apologizes After 2025 WASSCE Results Show Critical Glitches
WAEC has officially issued an apology due to technical errors found in the recently released 2025 WASSCE scores. The examination body discovered glitches affecting key subjects like Mathematics and English after results were released and has temporarily suspended result-checking on its portal for reviews. Candidates are asked to recheck their results 24 hours after the fix.
7. WASSCE 2025 Records Worst Performance in Education History
The 2025 WASSCE result registered the worst performance in five years. Only 38.32% of candidates achieved at least five credit passes—including English and Mathematics—a massive drop from previous years’ pass rates. This has raised critical questions about learning quality and examination integrity.
8. Portal Chaos as WAEC Result Checker Crashes Amid Outrage
Adding to the anxiety, WAEC’s results portal crashed following public backlash over poor performances and delays. The crash has added to candidates’ frustration, increasing pressure on WAEC to provide stable access and clarity.
9. JAMB Tightens Admission Rules for Underage UTME Candidates
JAMB has introduced stricter screening guidelines for the 599 under-16 candidates who scored 320 and above in the 2025 UTME. These exceptional candidates must now:
Score at least 320/400 in UTME
Attain 80% in Post-UTME and WAEC (or NECO)
Add an emotional and cognitive assessment layer
A national committee is overseeing the process, and only the truly academically and psychologically prepared will be admitted.
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