Nigeria, Dec. 15 -- The Nigerian government has prohibited the admission or transfer of students into Id Three (SS3) in all public and private secondary schools.

According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, the directive takes effect from the 2026/2027 academic session.

The statement said the directive followed growing concerns over the increasing use of "special centres" for examination malpractice during the Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE).

The SSCE, administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the National Examinations Council (NECO), and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), is a requirement for admission into Nigerian tertiary...