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Full CBT Rollout for SSCE Postponed to 2027 by WAEC

 Abuja — The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has postponed the full implementation of the computer-based test (CBT) format for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) until 2027, according to a statement released at the council’s 63rd annual meeting in Umuahia, Abia State.  Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, Chairman of WAEC’s Nigeria National Committee, explained that the 2026 May/June edition will now serve as a pilot phase — allowing candidates to sit for either the traditional paper-and-pen test or the digital format. She emphasized that no student will be disadvantaged by the transition.  The delay follows widespread concern over the readiness of many schools, particularly in rural areas, for full digital exams. Many institutions lack adequate computers, reliable electricity, internet connectivity, and trained personnel—factors WAEC and the Federal Ministry of Education say are essential for a successful rollout.  To facilitate the switch, WAEC co...
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Personalized Medicine: The Future of Tailored Healthcare

  Imagine visiting a doctor and receiving treatment that’s perfectly matched to your DNA, lifestyle, and biology—no trial and error, no guessing. That’s not science fiction anymore. It’s the reality of personalized medicine, one of the most transformative trends in modern healthcare. Also known as precision medicine, this approach uses your genetic information to predict, prevent, and treat diseases more accurately and effectively than traditional one-size-fits-all methods.   What Is Personalized Medicine? Personalized medicine involves analyzing a person's genes, environment, and lifestyle to design specific medical care. Instead of giving everyone the same drug, doctors can now use your DNA to determine: 1. Which medications will work best for you   2.  The correct dosage   3. Your risk of developing certain diseases     Benefits of Personalized Medicine 1. More Effective Treatments   By targeting the root cause of illness (o...
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Kidney as a Homeostatic Organ - Simplified for WAEC, NECO and JAMB

  Today, we are going to study one of the most important organs in the body, the kidney and how it helps in the regulation of the internal environment (homeostasis). So, if you are preparing for any biology related exams, this post is for you.  What is Homeostasis? It is necessary to understand what homeostasis is. i means maintaining a stable internal environmental condition. like maintaining stable internal temperature, water balance, even when the external environmental conditions are changing. The Roles of the Kidney  The kidney is bean-shape organ located just below the rib cage. it performs the functions below: * Removal of waste products * Regulation of water balance *Control salt and ions levels in the body * Maintain pH level of the blood * regulation of blood pressure How the Kidney Performs its Functions * filtration of the blood *re absorption  of water and vitamins * Secretion of hormone (ADH) Anti Diuretic Hormone * Excretion The above functions are inv...
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Scholarships Abroad: A Step-by-Step Guide to Success

  Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience for everyone who has the dream of doing so because it provides opportunities to explore new cultures, learn new skills, and boost  your academic profile. However, the significant barrier which is associated with international study is the cost. This is where scholarships can play a very important role, it make studying abroad  possible for students who have the academic dreams to study  abroad. A comprehensive guide on how to access scholarships for studying abroad is listed below: Step One: Research and Identify Scholarships The first thing is to research scholarships that match your  academic profile,your strength or interests, and your academic goals. You can make use of online databases, university websites where you hope to study,  and government resources to find relevant opportunities. Some governments, universities, organizations, and private foundations (like NGOs) offer scholarships, you can look...
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Homeostatic Function of the Skin

 homeostasis is the process of maintaining a fairly steady internal environmental condition. organism can regulate their internal environment and maintain a steady state by continuously adjusting any changes in the physical and chemical conditions of their body fluids.  some of those conditions include temperature, pH, osmotic pressure etc.  in our study, we are going to learn how the skin plays an important role in the regulation of body temperature. Although there are other homeostatic organs, such as the kidney, liver, hormones etc. we are going to concentrate on the skin.  the skin is the largest organ in the vertebrates because it covers the outer parts of the vertebrate animals. it bears a dense growth of hairs while in human being the hairs are not dense. The Structure Of the Skin in mammal, the skin is made up of two major layers * the epidermis * the dermis  The Epidermis this has three layers: malpighian layer, granular layer and cornified layer. ...
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