Late Night WAEC Exam in Taraba Raises Concerns, while Trumps Tariffs Face Opposition – Nigeria, Africa and World News Update

In an unprecedented move, students in Taraba, a state in Nigeria, were forced to take their West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) exams late into the night. The scheduled time for the exam was 8 am, but a delay for reasons the Council has yet to disclose pushed the test into evening hours. Despite the unusual circumstances, students were seen determined to continue with their exam. The current Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, and Vice President, Kashim Shettima, are yet to remark on this matter.

Meanwhile, in other African news, changes are happening around the continent that could affect millions of students like those in Nigeria. As African nations push more into the global stage for education, new pressures and challenges arise. Many countries are exploring new systems and approaches to improve education standards, echoing the broader objective of ensuring quality education which is also the fourth Sustainable Development Goal set by the United Nations.

Across the globe in the United States, the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs faced a major setback. The US trade court made the decision to block these tariffs, offering a blow to the administration’s aggressive trade decisions. In response, the Trump administration launched an immediate appeal against the ruling, marking another complex chapter in the ongoing trade war saga. As the global economy watches on, the outcome of this dispute could have significant implications for international trade relations and policies.