By JKNewsMedia
OVER 1.5 MILLION Nigerian students scored below 200 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), sparking national concern over academic preparedness and digital readiness.
In response, digital solutions provider Globacom has spotlighted its Examination Preparatory Service as a targeted remedy to the crisis.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) confirmed the dismal results earlier this month, revealing that only a fraction of candidates reached the 200 marks.
Out of the 1.9 million students who sat for the UTME, more than half—983,187—scored between 160 and 199, while nearly 25 percent fell further behind with scores ranging from 140 to 159.
In a statement issued from Lagos, Globacom outlined how its Glo Examination Preparatory Service is designed to reverse this trend by equipping students with essential exam-taking strategies and tailored revision content.
The platform supports a wide range of standardised exams, including JAMB, West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams, and international tests such as IELTS.
According to the company, the service enables users to practise real-time exam formats and pinpoint areas of weakness. It offers daily, weekly, or monthly subscription options, with content drawn from up to twenty subjects and enhanced by educational videos and materials.
Access is initiated via the short code 207916#, allowing users to choose their intended exam from a list that includes JSCE, SSCE, UTME, and A-Levels.
“This approach strengthens comprehension and boosts retention through active engagement,” Globacom said, explaining that students benefit from familiarity with exam patterns, practical problem-solving exercises, and confidence-building strategies.
Incentives are also part of the offering. Subscribers can compete in trivia challenges aligned with the syllabus for a chance to win airtime, data, and cash rewards—further motivating consistent usage.
Amid growing fears of academic decline in Nigeria’s secondary and tertiary entry-level exams, Globacom’s digital learning initiative aims to bridge gaps in preparation and rebuild student performance from the ground up.
