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Nigeria's University Entrance Exams: A Nationwide Crisis

Technical glitches, power outages, and blank questions plagued Nigeria's recent university entrance exams, causing widespread student distress.

The low pass rate, with nearly 80% scoring below the required minimum, triggered significant public outrage and intense debate.

One student tragically took her own life after receiving a disappointing score, highlighting the immense pressure on students.

Following intense public pressure, exam officials apologized, announced retakes for affected students and a system review.

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Original: BBC News

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#Nigeria #Exams #Education #Technical Issues #Suicide

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