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We're working on an in-depth analysis of the education crisis affecting students across West Africa. This article will examine data from Nigeria's UTME and Ghana's WASSCE to uncover the systemic issues and explore solutions.
Expected publication: January 2026
What This Article Will Cover
Nigeria: UTME Statistics
7 years of JAMB data showing consistent 75-87% failure rates among nearly 2 million annual candidates.
Ghana: WASSCE Results
2025 results showing Core Mathematics pass rates dropping from 67% to 49%, with F9 grades quadrupling.
Root Causes
Analysis of systemic issues: teacher distribution, foundational gaps, resource constraints, and policy impacts.
Student Solutions
What individual students can do to beat the odds while systemic changes take shape.
Preview: The Numbers
| Country | Exam | 2025 Candidates | Key Failure Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | UTME | 1,955,069 | 75% scored below 200 |
| Ghana | WASSCE | 461,736 | 51% failed Core Maths |
Source: Tenkobo analysis of official JAMB and WAEC statistics
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References:
- The Punch. "Over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 in 2025 UTME." punchng.com → Accessed 11 January 2026.
- MyJoyOnline. "Ghana education crisis deepens as WASSCE results expose systemic gaps." myjoyonline.com → Accessed 11 January 2026.
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