Why exam scores are dropping and what the country can do about it
Every year, hundreds of thousands of young Nigerians file into exam halls—nervous, hopeful, and determined to secure a university slot through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). But each year, fewer emerge with the results they need. The data tells a troubling story: the percentage of candidates who meet university cut-off marks is falling. Yet, as with most things in Nigeria, the explanation
Why exam scores are dropping and what the country can do about it
Every year, hundreds of thousands of young Nigerians file into exam halls—nervous, hopeful, and determined to secure a university slot through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). But each year, fewer emerge with the results they need. The data tells a troubling story: the percentage of candidates who meet university cut-off marks is falling. Yet, as with most things in Nigeria, the explanation
