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 UI Post-UTME 2025/2026: Registration Open, Cut-Off 200, Exam Dates & How to Apply Who Is Eligible to Apply? To qualify for UI’s Post-UTME screening: You must have scored 200 or above in the 2025 UTME. UI must have been your first-choice institution . Direct Entry (DE) candidates are also eligible and must follow separate DE-specific instructions. Key Dates & Registration Window Registration Period: Monday, 21 July 2025 to Saturday, 17 August 2025 . No extensions are expected.  Screening Exam Start Date: Monday, 25 August 2025 . Specific exam dates will be communicated individually.  UI Cut-Off Mark: What You Need to Know The JAMB Cut-Off Mark for UI is 200 across all courses.  Departmental cut-off marks may be higher. Candidates from Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) may benefit from adjusted thresholds based on merit and quota. Fees & Payment Process Portal Access Fee: ₦3,000 Screening Fee: ₦2,000 Paym...

 OAUTHC School of Nursing 2025/2026 — Admission Guide, Cut-Offs, Requirements & How to Apply The Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC) School/College of Nursing Sciences (Ile-Ife & Ilesa campuses) has opened admissions for the 2025/2026 academic session. Programmes on offer include ND and HND Nursing, Post-Basic Midwifery and Perioperative Nursing. This guide explains eligibility, JAMB cut-off expectations, fees, registration steps, screening procedures and practical tips to help prospective applicants apply successfully. Overview: Programmes & Who Should Apply OAUTHC’s College of Nursing Sciences offers a range of professional nursing programmes designed for both new entrants and practising health workers seeking further qualifications. Typical programmes advertised for 2025/2026 include: National Diploma (ND) in Nursing Higher National Diploma (HND) in Nursing Post-Basic Perioperative Nursing Post-Basic Midwifery (where available) ...

 OAU Post-UTME Update: Registration Open, Cut-Off 200 & Screening Dates Confirmed Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has officially opened registration for its 2025/2026 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening. The university’s UTME cut-off remains 200 for all degree programmes. Registration opened in July and closes in late August; screening will take place in early September. Below you’ll find step-by-step guidance, key dates, eligibility rules, fees, and helpful tips to make your OAU application smooth and successful. Who is eligible to apply? UTME candidates: You must have chosen OAU as your first choice in the 2025 UTME and scored 200 or above to be eligible for the Post-UTME screening. eportal.oauife.edu.ng Direct Entry (DE) candidates: DE applicants may also register; their registration window was announced separately, and DE candidates will mainly go through document verification rather than an additional exam. admissions.oauife.edu.ng Awaiting O-le...

WAEC Releases Corrected 2025 WASSCE Results — Pass Rate Jumps to 62.96% In a major update, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released corrected 2025 WASSCE results , following the resolution of a technical glitch during post-release processing. Candidates can now recheck their results online, and the national pass rate has significantly risen from around 38% to 62.96% . This post explains what happened, how to check your updated result, and what the new pass rate means for students. Background: What Went Wrong? WAEC initially published the 2025 WASSCE results on August 4 , but soon withdrew access to the portal due to a technical glitch affecting certain subject scores. The error coincided with the new paper serialisation security measure, introduced to curb malpractice. It caused discrepancies during post-release processing. Ministry’s Intervention & Resolution The Federal Ministry of Education swiftly intervened, commending WAEC’s transparency and profess...

The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed that a technical glitch affecting the post-release processing of some 2025 WASSCE results has been resolved. The problem — which occurred in subjects where WAEC introduced paper serialisation as an additional security measure — has been fixed, and updated results will be available via the official result-checker portal within 24 hours , the Ministry said.  What happened — quick breakdown When: The issue was identified during post-release processing following WAEC’s initial publication of results. What went wrong: The glitch affected processing in certain subjects where WAEC had implemented paper serialisation (a security step to reduce malpractice). That post-release step created unexpected complications for the result checker process.  Response: WAEC and the Federal Ministry of Education worked together to investigate and fix the technical problem. The Ministry praised WAEC’s swift response, transparency and prof...

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the 2025 WASSCE results for school candidates. With a significant drop in performance compared to the previous year, this post guides you on how to check your result, interpret key statistics, understand withheld cases, and next steps for university admission and further opportunities. 1. Official Release & Performance Overview 🔍 On Monday, August 4, 2025 , WAEC announced via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle that the 2025 WASSCE results for school candidates are now live . WAEC Head of Nigeria Office, Dr. Amos Dangut , revealed at a press briefing in Lagos that out of the 1,969,313 candidates who sat the exams (out of 1,973,365 registered), only 38.32% earned credits in at least five subjects including English and Mathematics , a steep drop from the 72.12% pass rate in 2024—a 33.8% decline year-on-year . Key stats include : Total candidates who sat exam: 1,969,313 Fully processed results: 1...