WASSCE 2025 Results: WAEC Confirms Technical Glitches; To Review Entire Results (Press Statement)

REVIEW OF RESULTS OF THE WASSCE FOR SCHOOL CANDIDATES. 2025 

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) sincerely regrets to inform the general 

public of technical issues discovered during the internal review of the recently released results 

of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School 

Candidates, (SC) 2025. 

As part of our efforts to curb examination malpractice, the Council embarked on an innovation 

(paper serialization) already deployed by a national examination body. It is also worth noting 

that this is in line with best practices in assessment. The paper serialization was can-icd out in 

Mathematics, English Language, Biology and Economics. However, an internal post result 

release procedure revealed some technical bugs in the results. 

The Council, being a responsive body that is sensitive to fairness and professionalism, has 

decided to urgently review and correct the technical glitches that led to the situation, as a 

result, access to the WASSCE (SC) 2025 results has been temporarily denied on the result 

checker portal. 

We extend our deep and sincere apologies to all affected candidates and the general public. 

We appreciate their patience and understanding as we work diligently to resolve this matter 

with transparency and urgency within the next twenty-four (24) hours, On this note, candidates 

who have previously checked their results arc advised to re-check after 24 hours from now. 

WAEC remains committed to upholding excellence, fairness and transparency in all our 

assessment processes. 

Thank you, for always counting on our integrity and reposing confidence in us to render 

quality service to the Nigerian child. 

Issued by the Public Affairs Department 

Signed. Moyosola .Adesina
Ag Head. Public Affairs  

WAEC. Yaba. Lagos — Thursday. 7"' August. 2025 

For: Head of National Office 

JAMB Lists Tough Admission Conditions For Underage UTME Candidates (See Full List)

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the implementation of stringent screening procedures for exceptional candidates under the age of 16 who seek admission into Nigerian universities in the 2025/2026 academic session.

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, who rolled out the measures during a virtual meeting with vice chancellors and heads of admissions on Wednesday in Abuja, said the Board would no longer tolerate the “academic abuse” of pushing psychologically and emotionally unprepared children into the rigours of university life.

The move follows a government policy, which pegged the official minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions at 16 years, with exceptions for high-performing candidates under 16.  

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who presented the policy at the 2025 policy meeting of JAMB, said it aims to balance cognitive maturity and academic preparedness and curb the growing trend of underage candidates in Nigerian universities.

While reaffirming 16 years as the minimum entry age for tertiary education, Oloyede on Wednesday said underage candidates would only be considered on clearly proven grounds of exceptional academic brilliance.

“We are not saying no child under 16 will be admitted, but they must pass through a rigorous screening process that confirms they are truly gifted. This policy is not just about age; it’s about maturity, capacity, and long-term wellbeing,” he said.

He maintained that to qualify for consideration, under-16 candidates must meet three academic criteria, namely: a minimum UTME score of 320 out of 400 (80%), a post-UTME score of at least 80%, and a minimum of 80% in a single sitting of WAEC or NECO, amounting to 24 points out of 30.

Oloyede also outlawed the combination of results from two different exam bodies such as mixing WAEC and NECO results for such category of candidates, adding that science students must include mathematics in their top subjects, while arts students must include English.

He urged relevant institutions to assess all under-16 candidates through a dedicated post-UTME, even if the school has suspended such a process for the general admission population.

He added that JAMB will collate the academic records and forward only those who meet all benchmarks for further screening.

Meanwhile, JAMB has also inaugurated a 23-man National Committee on Underage Admission, chaired by its Registrar, Oloyede, to carry out the screening of the underage candidates in Abuja, Lagos and Owerri.

The board also announced the introduction of a fourth layer of assessment that includes affective and psychomotor evaluations, areas previously overlooked in the admissions process. 

A subcommittee of education experts was also set up to design the screening template to ensure the emotional and psychological preparedness of the candidates.

The committee, chaired by Prof. Taoheed Adedoja, a former Minister of Sports and a renowned expert in special education, has been given one week to submit its framework, while the actual screening of candidates will take place in Abuja, Lagos, and Owerri.

“We have decided that between now and mid-September, the candidates, out of the 599 those that will scale the eventual order will be announced. And their school search will be weighed. Of course, they will score, they have to score 80 per cent in the school search. 

“They will write the post-UTME independently. The institutions will submit, later by the 16th of September, they will submit the scores of the post-UTME, and anybody who is below 80 is already out of it. 

“Then the panel of experts that will consider them, that will sit in Abuja, Lagos, and Owerri. So these are the decisions we have taken, and we are emphasising to parents not to be desperate, because these children, we must allow them to mature, or to show what they are made of. Parents, we are more afraid of parents than even the young ones themselves,” he said. 

Oloyede disclosed that out of the over 38,000 underage candidates who applied for admission, only 599 scored 320 and above in UTME, justifying the need for a tight filter.

“These are the only ones qualified for possible waiver consideration. And even they are not guaranteed admission unless cleared by our multi-layered screening system,” he said.

He noted that JAMB has already removed all under-16 candidates from its Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS, and institutions willing to admit them must obtain JAMB’s approval or face sanctions.

The JAMB boss also announced that at least four universities have written to JAMB, stating categorically that they will not admit underage candidates under any circumstances. 

The universities include the Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna; Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi; University of Jos; and Osun State University.

He advised affected candidates to select alternative institutions that are open to JAMB-cleared exceptional applicants.

The Registrar blamed poor policy implementation and cultural pressures for the prevalence of underage candidates. 

He cited issues such as early enrollment in primary school, unofficial elimination of Primary Six in many states, proliferation of ‘miracle’ tutorial centres, and parents seeking social validation through their children’s premature academic milestones as factors fueling underage applications.

“Many parents use their children’s academic progression to boost their image in society. It’s a toxic culture that sacrifices the child’s psychological development,” Oloyede said.

He urged institutions to cooperate fully with the new policy, stressing that the goal is to protect students and safeguard academic standards.

“This is not about JAMB. It is about the future of our children and the integrity of our education system,” he added.

Terms Used in WAEC Results and their Meaning

Some of you see these TERMS in your WAEC Result but you don't know what it means right? Now here is what each of these terms means.

1. ABS - Absent

This means the candidate was absent for that paper.No mark is recorded because the person did not sit for that subject's exam.

Example: “ABS” in Physics means you didn’t write Physics.

2. HELD – Result Held

This means WAEC is withholding the result for investigation.Common reasons include:

• Suspected malpractice (individual or centre-wide).

• Errors in candidate information.

• Pending verification of documents.

If cleared after investigation, the result may be released.

3. INDEBTED

This means the school or candidate owes WAEC (often exam fees or related charges).

WAEC will not release the full result until the debt is settled.

This is most peculiar with State Government sponsoring WAEC fees of students within the State but fail to remit the fees to WAEC.

4. CANCELLED

The result (or that specific subject) has been completely cancelled.

Usually happens due to confirmed examination malpractice or serious rule violation.Once cancelled, it cannot be restored.

5. WITHHELD

Similar to HELD, but usually refers to a larger group,often an entire centre or school pending investigation.

If malpractice is confirmed, it may later change to CANCELLED.

6.OUTSTANDING.

 Outstanding" in  (any subject) usually means that the result for that subject is still being processed and is not yet finalized. It often indicates that some aspect of the candidate's performance in that subject is under review or not yet fully evaluated. It's not a definitive indication of a problem, but rather a status that suggests further processing is needed before a final grade is assigned.

BREAKING: WAEC Nigeria Shutdown Result Checker Portal (Read Press Statement)

 

WAEC Nigeria has announce the shutdown of its online result checker portal.

In a tearse statement released of its official X handle (formally twitter), WAEC attributed the shutdown to technical issues.

The Statement Reads thus:

WAEC hereby informs the general public that the result checker portal @waecdirect.org is temporarily shutdown due to technical issues.

However, the Council is working assiduously to ensure that candidates are able to access their results in the next 24 hours.

Please bear with us.

Sources online has attributed the shutdown to hackers attacks while others claimed the massive poor result in English and Mathematics might have forced the examination body shutdown the online result checker portal.

More details shortly....

BREAKING: LASU Reopen Portal for the 2025/2026 Admission Screening Exercise

COMPASSIONATE REOPENING OF PORTAL FOR THE 2025/2026 ONLINE ADMISSION SCREENING EXERCISE AND UPLOAD OF OUTSTANDING O'LEVEL RESULTS FOR 100-LEVEL REGULAR & DIRECT ENTRY CANDIDATES

The Vice-Chancellor has compassionately approved the reopening of the University's Online Admission Screening Portal for the 2025/2026 Admission Exercise.

1.0 APPLICATION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the Lagos State University 2025/2026 Admission Screening Exercise (Regular Students), for candidates seeking admission via Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) - 100 level - and Direct Entry (DE). This online screening exercise is mandatory for entry into Lagos State University.

CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THAT THEY CAN ONLY APPLY FOR THE ABOVE DURING THE ADMISSION SCREENING.

2.0 ELIGIBILITY FOR SCREENING

i. Candidates who have chosen Lagos State University as their First Choice of institution in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), and have scored a minimum of 195 marks, are eligible to participate in the Online Admission Screening Exercise. In addition, candidates must be at least 16 years of age by 30th September 2025.

ii. All Pre-Degree Studies (PDS) students who have successfully completed their studies and wish to be considered for admission into Lagos State University in the 2025/2026 Academic Session, must have chosen Lagos State University as their First Choice of institution in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), and have scored a minimum of 195 marks. They are eligible to participate in the Online Admission Screening Exercise.

iii. All Direct Entry candidates, including LASU Foundation (JUPEB), who wish to be considered for admission into Lagos State University for the 2025/2026 Academic Session, must have obtained a Direct Entry Form from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and must have chosen Lagos State University as their First Choice of institution, are also eligible and must apply for the screening exercise. Only LASU Diploma is acceptable for Direct Entry (DE) admission, except NCE into Faculty of Education programmes.

iv. Candidates of Lagos State origin, for 100 and 200 levels, who have proved their claims before the Independent Indigeneship Verification Committee (IIVC) set up by Lagos State University, will have their claims automatically validated in the Online Admission Screening Exercise.

3.0 LIST OF ACCREDITED COURSES

Candidates should note that only the accredited courses listed below are available for the 2025/2026 academic session. Therefore, candidates can only apply for any of the underlisted courses for which they meet the relevant admission requirements.

1. ARTS 

- Arabic  

- Christian Religious Studies  

- English  

- French  

- History & International Studies  

- Islamic Studies  

- Linguistics  

- Music  

- Peace Studies  

- Philosophy  

- Portuguese/English  

- Theatre Arts  

- Yoruba  

2. COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES

- Mass Communication  

3. EDUCATION

- Arabic Education  

- Biology Education  

- Business Education  

- Chemistry Education  

- Christian Religious Studies Education  

- Computer Science Education  

- Early Childhood Education  

- Economics Education  

- Educational Management  

- English Education  

- French Education  

- Geography Education  

- Guidance & Counselling  

- Health Education  

- History Education  

- Islamic Studies Education  

- Mathematics Education  

- Physical & Health Education  

- Physics Education  

- Political Science Education  

- Special Education  

- Technology & Vocational Education  

- Yoruba Education  

4. ENGINEERING  

- Aeronautic & Astronautic Engineering  

- Chemical Engineering  

- Civil Engineering  

- Electronics & Computer Engineering  

- Industrial Engineering  

- Mechanical Engineering  

5. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 

- Architecture  

- Building  

- Estate Management  

- Environmental Management  

- Fine Art  

- Industrial Design  

- Surveying & Geo-Informatics  

- Quantity Surveying  

- Urban & Regional Planning  

6. LAW  

- Common/Civil Law  

- Common/Islamic Law  

7. MANAGEMENT SCIENCES  

- Accounting  

- Banking & Finance  

- Business Administration  

- Industrial Relations & Human Resource Management  

- Insurance  

- Local Government Development & Administration  

- Management Technology  

- Marketing  

- Public Administration  

- Taxation  

8. SCIENCE

- Biochemistry  

- Botany  

- Chemistry  

- Computer Science  

- Fisheries & Aquatic Biology  

- Mathematics  

- Microbiology  

- Physics  

- Science Laboratory Technology  

- Zoology  

9. SOCIAL SCIENCES  

- Economics  

- Geography & Planning  

- Political Science  

- Sociology  

- Psychology 

10. COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

- Dentistry  

- Medical Laboratory Science  

- Medicine & Surgery  

- Nursing  

- Pharmacy  

- Pharmacology  

- Physiology  

- Physiotherapy  

- Radiography & Radiation Science  

11. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

- Agricultural Economics  

- Agricultural Extension & Rural Development  

- Animal Science  

- Crop Production  

12. SCHOOL OF LIBRARY, ARCHIVAL AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

- Library & Information Science  

13. SCHOOL OF TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS

- Transport Management & Operations  

- Logistics & Supply Chain Management  

3.1 DIRECT ENTRY

All Direct Entry candidates are expected to immediately submit a copy each of the Online Admission Screening Report and the Notification of Diploma (LASU Diploma)/NCE Result at the Admission Annex/Liaison Office (Room 7, Administrative Block II).

4.0 METHOD OF APPLICATION

A. 2025/2026 LASU POST-UTME/DE ONLINE PAYMENT REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

i. Prospective candidates should visit www.lasu.edu.ng  

ii. Point to Student, then click on New Applicants  

iii. Click on UTME/DE Screening (https://lasu.edu.ng/admissionscreening)  

iv. Click on UTME Candidate Login

  

v. Enter your UTME Registration Number, your Surname, and click on Submit  

vi. Click the Make Payment (Admission Screening) button

  

vii. On the Payment Page:  

- Supply JAMB Registration Number  

- Select Admission Screening Fee as Description  

- Select Ojo as Campus  

- Select Student as Category  

viii. After successful payment, return to your dashboard  

ix. Click Start Admission Screening

  

x. At this point, your basic bio-data information will be displayed 

 

xi. Select Mode of Entry  

xii. Supply your Transaction ID used for payment 

 

xiii. Click Submit and continue with the self-screening process

  

xiv. Candidate(s) can repeat the above procedure if there is a need to update or correct previously supplied records. In such cases, the candidate(s) will be required to make payment for corrections 

 

xv. Candidate(s) can re-screen to change their course of study. This will also require payment for the subsequent screening attempt(s)/correction  

B. ONLINE SELF-SCREENING FORM FOR ALL CANDIDATES

STEP I

After successful payment for the LASU 2025/2026 Admission Screening Exercise, return to https://lasu.edu.ng/admissionscreening

STEP II

Use your UTME Registration Number and Surname to log in to the LASU Online Screening Platform and supply your Transaction ID

STEP III

Carefully fill in your personal details as required, including:  

1. Surname  

2. First Name  

3. Middle Name  

4. Date of Birth  

5. Gender  

6. Country  

7. State of Origin  

8. Local Government Area  

9. Personal Email Address  

10. Personal Phone Number  

11. Contact Address  

12. Name of Parent/Guardian  

13. Phone Number of Parent/Guardian  

14. Address of Parent/Guardian  

15. Physical Disability  

Save and proceed  

- Carefully select your choice of course  

- Input UTME subjects and respective grades  

- Save and proceed  

- Select number of O'Level sitting(s)  

- Save and proceed  

- Input required O'Level details  

- Save and proceed  

Candidates must possess Five (5) O'Level credits in subjects relevant to their desired course of study at not more than Two (2) sittings, except Medicine and Dentistry, which require ONLY One (1) sitting.  

Candidates who wish to study any Engineering course and intend to use Two (2) sittings of O'Level results must possess Six (6) O'Level Credits, including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language, two (2) other science subjects, and any other subject.  

Aeronautic and Astronautic Engineering requires a credit pass in Further Mathematics.  

A credit in English Language is compulsory for admission into all courses at Lagos State University.

Candidates must ENSURE they upload their O'Level results on JAMB CAPS before the closure of the Admission Screening Exercise.  

Candidates of Lagos State origin MUST have proved their claims before the Independent Indigeneship Verification Committee (IIVC) set up by Lagos State University, as their claims will be automatically validated before they can proceed with the online screening.

Note: Any examination taken after July 2025 is not acceptable.

STEP IV 

• Carefully preview all details supplied and CERTIFY that they are correct.  

• Tick the I Certify buttonif you agree with all details as displayed in the preview.  

• By ticking the I Certify button, the candidate confirms that the screening will be premised ONLY on the supplied information, as the screening decision is final. If you do not agree to the stated terms, you will not be permitted to proceed beyond this point.  

Click the Continue button.

STEP V

After submission and successful completion of the online screening, you will be redirected to the Screening Homepage.  

Enter your UTME REGISTRATION NUMBER, then click DOWNLOAD RESULT to generate your SCREENING REPORT.

C. ONLINE SCREENING GRADING FOR ALL CANDIDATES

The screening of candidate(s) will be based on a Point Grading System, using the UTME score and SSCE (or equivalent) grades in the Five (5) BEST RELEVANT subjects to the candidate’s choice of course. The relevant subjects are obtainable from the 2025 JAMB brochure, available online at www.jamb.gov.ng or http://ibass.jamb.gov.ng/ebrochure.html.  

Candidates are advised to visit the JAMB website to study the O'Level subject requirements for their course of choice before participating in the online Admission Screening.

Candidates should note that both payment and registration/updating of outstanding O'Level result(s) and other data will last for Five (5) days, i.e., Monday, 4th – Friday, 9th August 2025 (until 12 midnight).

All online screening complaints should be directed to: screeningsupport@lasu.edu.ng

SIGNED  

Emmanuel A. FANU, MANUPA, MNIM, MCIPM, FCAI  

Registrar and Secretary to Council

List of schools regarding withheld results is fake; Says WAEC Nigeria

WAEC Nigeria has responded to a viral message spread fast across social media platform listing schools whose 2025 WASSCE Results are witheld 

In a tweet via WAEC Nigeria official handle, WAEC advised the public to ignore such message.

Kindly ignore any message listing schools whose results were supposedly cancelled. Meanwhile, WAEC will never ask any centre to bring scripts of candidates to the office. Where would they get them from?

Do not accept any message that is not on our handles and accredited media.

A copy of the viral message as obtained by one of our correspondence shows that over 100 schools nationwide were listed as malpractices center...

Read the message below:

THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL (WAEC)

National Office, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

Ref: WAEC/EXM/2025/MAL/256

Date: August 4th, 2025

URGENT NOTICE TO THE FOLLOWING SECONDARY SCHOOLS REGARDING WITHHELD RESULTS

WAEC hereby informs the general public and principals of the schools listed below that the results of their candidates in the May/June 2025 WASSCE have been withheld pending investigations. This is due to alleged involvement in examination malpractice, in line with WAEC regulations.

Affected schools are expected to report to the WAEC Lagos Zonal Office within 10 working days of this notice.

List of Affected Schools

• Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, Ikorodu

• Atlantic Hall, Epe

• Redeemer's High School, Mowe

• Grange School, Ikeja

• Greensprings School, Lekki

• St. Francis Catholic Secondary School, Idimu

• Igbobi College, Yaba

• Lagoon School, Lekki

• Vivian Fowler Memorial College, Ikeja

• White Sands School, Lekki

• Dowen College, Lekki

• King’s College, Lagos Island

• Baptist Academy, Obanikoro

• Caleb International College, Magodo

• Chrisland College, Idimu

• Chrisland High School, VGC

• Caro Favoured College, Ajegunle

• Dansol High School, Ikeja

• Immaculate Heart Comprehensive School, Maryland

• Command Day Secondary School, Ikeja

• Ronik Comprehensive School, Ejigbo

• Princeton College, Surulere

• Apostolic Faith Secondary School, Anthony

• Grace High School, Gbagada

• Methodist Boys High School, Victoria Island

• Methodist Girls High School, Yaba

• St. Michael’s Model School, Mushin

• St. Anthony’s Grammar School, Ijebu Mushin

• Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Yaba

• Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School, Maryland

• Top Faith International School, Uyo

• Corona Secondary School, Agbara

• Apostolic Faith High School, Igbesa

• Ave Maria Girls Secondary School, Abuja

• Faith Academy, Ota

• Lagos State Model College, Meiran

• Vivian Fowler Memorial Girls’ School, Ikeja

• Avi-Cenna International School, Ikeja

• Archbishop Aggey Memorial College, Mushin

• St. Jude’s Private School, Festac

• Command Secondary School, Ipaja

• Green Springs School, Anthony

• New Hall International School, Lekki

• Chalcedony School, Abijo

• Redeemer's College, Ofada

• Corona School, Victoria Island

• Caleb British Academy, Lekki

• St. Gregory’s College, Obalende, Lagos

• Holy Child College, Ikoyi, Lagos

• Queen's College, Yaba, Lagos

• Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja

• Sacred Heart College, Apapa, Lagos

• Christ the King College, Onitsha

• St. Louis Secondary School, Ondo

• Federal Government College, Ijanikin, Lagos

• Day Waterman College, Abeokuta

• Lagoon Secondary School, Lekki

• Apata Memorial High School, Isolo

• Baptist High School, Port Harcourt

• Charles Dale Memorial International School, PH

• Stella Maris College, Abuja

• Divine Mercy Secondary School, Asaba

• Federal Government Girls' College, Calabar

• Holy Rosary College, Enugu

• University of Lagos International School

• St. Theresa’s Catholic College, Oke-Ado, Ibadan

• Federal Government College, Enugu

• Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Ojo

• St. Patrick’s College, Asaba

• Greensprings School, Ikoyi

• Nigerian Turkish International College, Abuja

• Heritage House School, Lekki

• Anglican Girls Grammar School, Lagos

• Holy Saviour's Secondary School, Isolo

• Corona School, Gbagada

• Divine Mercy Secondary School, Ogudu

• Brookstone Secondary School, Port Harcourt

• Wellspring College, Ikeja

• The Ambassadors College, Ota

• Mind Builders High School, Omole

• Florence High School, Gbagada

• Ostra Heights School, Alapere

• Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Abeokuta

• Chosen Generation Secondary School, Iyana Ipaja

• Caleb International School, Lekki

• Caleb International School, Egbeda

• Providence Heights Secondary School, Fagba

• Emerald High School, Lagos

• Corona School, Apapa

• The Bells Secondary School, Ota

• D-Ivy College, Ikeja

• Lifeforte International School, Ibadan

• Saint James Secondary School, Magodo

• St. Paul's Catholic Secondary School, Ebute Metta

• Redeemed College of Technology and Management

• Divine Wisdom International School, Lagos

• Saint Kizito Secondary School, Jakande

• Victory Grammar School, Ikeja

• Lagos Baptist Academy, Obanikoro

• Bishop Howells Memorial Grammar School, Bariga

• Immanuel College, Ibadan

103. St. Finbarr’s College, Akoka, Yaba

• Atlantic Memorial Secondary School, Lekki

• Holy Name Secondary School, Ikoyi

• St. Bridget’s Girls Grammar School, Aba

• Holy Family Catholic School, Festac

• St. Raphael’s Secondary School, Surulere

• Gloryland Secondary School, Port Harcourt

• Sacred Heart Seminary, Ibadan

• Regina Pacis College, Abuja

• Thomas Adewumi International College, Oko

• Christ the Redeemer’s College, Gbagada

• Holy Trinity Secondary School, Maitama

• Our Lady of Mercy College, Ogunu, Warri

• St. John’s Secondary School, Kaduna

• Madonna Comprehensive College, Owerri

• Seat of Wisdom Secondary School, Awka

• Good Shepherd School, Ajah

• Regina Mundi Secondary School, Mushin

• Roseville Secondary School, Lekki

• Nigerian Christian Institute, Uyo

• Precious Blood Secondary School, Ikorodu

• St. Anne’s School, Molete, Ibadan

• Baptist High School, Jos

• Evangel College, Abakaliki

• Great Heights Academy, Ikeja

• Our Lady of Fatima Secondary School, Jos

• Wesley Girls Secondary School, Yaba

• Eletu Odibo High School, Lagos

• City of Knowledge Academy, Ijebu Ode

• St. Gabriel’s College, Makurdi

• The Vale College, Ibadan

• Bishop Crowther Seminary, Awka

• Infant Jesus Academy, Asaba

• Sacred Heart College, Abeokuta

• St. Mary’s Catholic School, Ajegunle

• All Saints Secondary School, Enugu

• St. Cecilia Catholic College, Ikotun

• Mater Dei High School, Umuahia

• Ave Maria Secondary School, Port Harcourt

• Oritamefa Baptist Model School, Ibadan

• NNPC Staff School, Warri

• Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Calabar

• Trinity International College, Ofada

• St. Augustine’s College, Kabba

• St. Andrew’s Secondary School, Yaba

• Caleb International School, Abijo

• King’s International College, Lagos

• DayStar Christian Secondary School, Ikeja

• Brightville College, Ibadan

• Precious Seeds Academy, Egbeda

• Dominion Faith Secondary School, Surulere

ACTION REQUIRED:

All school principals are to appear before the WAEC Investigative Panel on or before August 16th, 2025, with supporting documentation and the affected candidates' exam scripts (where applicable).

Signed,

Dr. Florence Omobonike Ajayi

Director, Examination Malpractice & Irregularities

WAEC Nigeria

LASG Lists 176 Illegal Estates, Gives 21-Day Ultimatum to Process Layout Approvals (See Full List)

 

Lagos State just released 176 list of Illegal Estates, Gives 21-Day ultimatum for these estates to process their layout approvals 

Most of them are in Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe axis.

These estates, deemed illegal due to their failure to obtain layout approvals from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, were listed in a document published by the Ministry on Monday.

According to the Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Engr. Oluwole Sotire, the illegal estates compromised the sustainable development ethos and the T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda of the Lagos State Government by operating without approved layouts.

The identified illegal estates include Adron Homes, Elerangbe; Aina Gold Estate, Okun-Folu; Diamond Estate, Eputu; Prime Water View Garden, Ikate Elegushi; and Royal View Estate, Ikota, among others.

The Permanent Secretary has given the owners of these estates 21 days to submit the necessary documents to his office in the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, to process their layout approvals.

He stated that this exercise was a routine function of the Ministry, in line with its mandate to regulate the development of public and private estates in Lagos State by processing and granting layout approvals to foster a functional, organised, orderly, and resilient smart city, as encapsulated in the T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda of the Lagos State Government.

He also emphasised the importance of all developers and real estate practitioners registering with the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA), which is responsible for regulating, coordinating, and monitoring real estate practitioners in the sector.

Mukaila Sanusi

Director, Public Affairs

4th August, 2025.

BREAKING: WAEC Releases 2025 WASSCE Results (Step-By-Step Procedures To Check Result)

The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for School Candidates, 2025 that the result has officially been released today, Monday, August 4, 2025.

To access the result, log on to https://waecdirect.org.

Candidates can now check their results on www.waecdirect.org using: Exam number Exam year (2025) Exam type (School Candidate) WAEC scratch card (e-PIN) Those without a scratch card can get one from accredited vendors or WAEC offices. Students are advised to check their results promptly and contact their schools or WAEC support if they encounter any issues.

Nigeria Customs Service Urges Travellers On Responsible Use of U.S. Visas (A Must Read)

PRESS RELEASE - NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE URGES TRAVELLERS ON RESPONSIBLE USE OF U.S. VISAS

1. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) wishes to alert the general public to the concerns raised by the Government of the United States of America on the need for Nigerians to desist from misusing entry visas granted by the US through activities that are inconsistent with the stated purpose of travel and visa classification. 2. Nigerians are urged to note that security vetting for visa applicants does not end upon entry into the United States. U.S. authorities will continuously monitor the activities of visa holders, and visas can be revoked if holders are found to have violated US immigration protocols, import/export guidelines and other laws. 3. Furthermore, Nigerians travelling to the US are also reminded to declare at the point of exit or entry excess cash above the minimum threshold of 10,000 US dollars or its equivalent and ensure that prohibited items are not included in their baggage. 4. It is pertinent to also note that passengers are encouraged to be law abiding citizens and be of good conduct within and outside Nigeria. Intending passengers to the United States should know that whoever commits fraud in any jurisdiction will face legal consequences both under U.S. and Nigerian laws. 5. The Nigeria Customs Service wishes to reaffirm that it is working with the U.S. Mission in Abuja to ensure that Nigeria meets the criteria to avoid enlistment into an expanded visa ban that will deny entry to well-meaning Nigerians wishing to travel to the US for their lawful business endeavours. ABDULLAHI MAIWADA PhD, mnipr, mniia Assistant Comptroller of Customs National Public Relations Officer For Comptroller-General of Customs 29 July 2025

Abia State University Announces 2025/2026 Post UTME Screening Exercise (Step-By-Step Procedures)

2025/2026 ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UTURU

ADMISSION EXERCISE

This is to inform all candidates who applied for admission into regular degree programmes of Abia State University, for the 2025/2026 academic session, that online screening has commenced.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Candidates should upload their UTME scores, o’level and degree results, where applicable, to the ABSU Portal, www.portal.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng and JAMB portal.

CANDIDATES QUALIFIED FOR THE SCREENING EXERCISE

Candidates who chose Abia State University as their 1st Choice, 2nd Choice and those who did not choose the University at all in the UTME, but want to change to Abia State University;

Candidates who scored 150 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME);

Candidates who possess the basic five o’level credit passes in accordance with the University entry requirements.

All Direct Entry Candidates.

PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION FOR THE SCREENING EXERCISE

Candidates are expected to register for the screening exercise online by logging into www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng and making e-payment of two thousand Naira (N2,000.00) only, in any of the following Banks:

ABSU Micro-Finance Bank, Uturu

Signature Bank

First Bank Plc

Eco Bank Plc

Zenith Bank Plc

Fidelity Bank Plc

Union Bank Plc

UBA Plc

Payment via bank debit cards

Candidates who do not register for the Post-UTME screening exercise will not be considered for admission.

Further details about the screening exercise, please email registrar@abiastateuniversity.edu.ng.

ABSU is the place to be.

Dr. Acho Elendu

Registrar

Cybersecurity: Why your Android should not connect to Wi-Fi automatically

 

The world of smartphones is full of automation and requires reputable Android protection.

Most smartphone users probably know that connecting to any random Wi-Fi hotspot available is not the best idea. But sometimes, an Android device can autonomously connect to a malicious Wi-Fi network without your awareness.

Imagine that you are at your favorite restaurant, your order is complete, and now you want to check your smartphone before the meal comes. However, without your knowledge, someone else is already monitoring everything you do on your device, including the websites you browse, the applications you use, and the credentials you enter. 

Dangers of comfort zones

When creating software, developers always think about usability, user comfort, and user experience. So, it’s only natural that smartphones have an incorporated function to reconnect automatically to previously used and trusted networks.

However, cybercriminals love to exploit situations in which users feel safe and enjoy ever-present automation. The attack displayed by Lukáš Štefanko does the same — this technique preys on the fact that Android smartphones constantly and transparently tell nearby devices which Wi-Fi networks they have connected to, and want to reconnect to, automatically.

Luckily, attacks that require the malicious actor to be physically present at the location aren’t common, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t happen. For example, Australia’s Federal Police (AFP) charged one of its citizens over an alleged evil twin attack on multiple domestic flights and airports in June 2024. His seized devices allegedly contained dozens of stolen personal credentials.

Other times, it can be a state-sponsored operation such as the plot of a UK-based spy ring, as described by a prosecutor during a recent trial. The spy ring, among other things, also operated in Germany, where its members allegedly used an International Mobile Subscriber Identity Catcher or IMSI catcher to intercept mobile phone traffic from a military base where Ukrainian soldiers were training. 

Other threats

As you can see, connecting and reconnecting to publicly available Wi-Fi networks can pose a danger. And the list of possible threats doesn’t end with rogue hotspots:

Man-In-The-Middle (MITM) attack — In such attacks, cybercriminals intercept communications between a device and the Wi-Fi network, allowing them to access sensitive unencrypted information like passwords, credit card numbers, and personal messages.

Exploitation of vulnerabilities — Cybercriminals can exploit vulnerabilities in less-secure public networks, or vulnerabilities of a targeted mobile device (especially if it doesn’t have updated software), to distribute malware to connected devices. This malware can then be used to steal data, monitor users’ activities, or even take control of users’ devices.

Packet Sniffing — Public Wi-Fi networks often lack proper encryption, making it easier for hackers to eavesdrop on users’ online activities.

How to stay safe

Obviously, the basic security recommendation for Wi-Fi users is to disable automatic connections to Wi-Fi networks, and not use free publicly accessible Wi-Fi networks at all. If this is not possible for any reason, here are a few more tips:

Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) —VPN creates a secure and encrypted connection between a user’s device and the internet.

Do not share sensitive data — Avoid websites and applications requesting sensitive information such as online banking or shopping sites while on public Wi-Fi.

Stay on top of updates — Keep your software and apps updated. Regular updates often include security patches that protect against known vulnerabilities.