The Nigerian Federal Government's decision to grant a UTME waiver for National Certificate in Education (NCE) candidates has drawn criticism from COEASU and the NUT, while the government states it will double tertiary admissions.

The COEASU union has appealed for an insider to be appointed as the next Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) ahead of the current secretary's tenure expiration in March 2026.

The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) is urging the Nigerian government to appoint an insider to lead the colleges commission, advocating for continuity in reform efforts.