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  • Federal Government Unveils Enhanced Measures to Combat Exam Fraud

    Federal Government Unveils Enhanced Measures to Combat Exam Fraud

    In an update published by The Nation, the Federal Government has introduced a suite of new measures designed to curb examination malpractices across the country. These include the rollout of unique identification numbers for all candidates sitting for WAEC and NECO examinations, as well as the integration of advanced biometric verification systems at all testing centers.

    The initiative aims to protect the integrity of the Nigerian education system, which has been under scrutiny due to the rise of ‘miracle centers’ and digital cheating methods. Education officials emphasized that these reforms are part of a broader digital transformation strategy intended to modernize the academic assessment process.

    The development was also validated by Daily Post and Tribune Online. Daily Post reported that ‘FG to roll out unique ID for WAEC, NECO candidates,’ while Tribune Online noted that ‘JAMB maintains no fee hike for 2026 UTME’ as part of the government’s effort to keep education accessible while tightening security.

    Echotitbits take: Curbing exam fraud is essential for the international credibility of Nigerian degrees. The unique ID system is a smart move toward a centralized education database. However, the real test will be whether the government can effectively monitor the rural centers where the most egregious malpractices usually occur.
    Source: TheWhistler – https://thewhistler.ng/fg-to-end-cheating-in-waec-neco-exams/ January 6 2026

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  • Schools Reopen in Kebbi and Kwara After Successful Security Review

    Schools Reopen in Kebbi and Kwara After Successful Security Review

    Reporting by The Punch indicates that the governments of Kebbi and Kwara states have ordered the reopening of several public schools that were previously shut down due to banditry threats. The decision follows a ‘successful security review’ and the deployment of the ‘Safe Schools Initiative’ guards in vulnerable border communities. Parents have been urged to return their children to classes as the new academic term begins.

    In Kebbi, where students were recently abducted from a federal college, the government has built new perimeter fences and installed solar-powered CCTV cameras in several boarding schools. In Kwara, the reopening is focused on the northern districts where ‘bandit incursions’ from neighboring states had caused a temporary halt in educational activities late last year.

    Further reporting from Channels TV and Daily Post validates the resumption. Channels TV reported that ‘local vigilantes have been integrated into the school security architecture,’ while Daily Post quoted a Kebbi educator: ‘The children have lost too much time; we are happy to have them back.’

    Echotitbits take: Reopening schools is a major ‘psychological victory’ against bandits. However, ‘perimeter fences’ are only as good as the response team that monitors them. The real test will be whether the government can sustain the funding for these security guards beyond the first few months of the term.
    Source: The Punch – https://punchng.com/kwara-directs-school-to-reopen-monday/ January 5, 2026

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