Education Testing Services, ETS, has suspended both the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) in Nigeria “due to security concerns.”
ETS is the world’s largest private nonprofit educational testing and assessment organization. It conducts examinations in almost all the countries of the world.
In a terse statement dated November 7, published on its website, ETS broke the news that both examinations have been suspended indefinitely in Nigeria.
The statement reads:

“Due to security concerns in Nigeria, GRE® and TOEFL® testing in the country has been suspended for an indefinite period. Candidates who have appointments to take the TOEFL or GRE Tests will be contacted by ETS to process a refund.”
The organisation did not say the specific security threats it has come under. But the organisation may be acting proactively in the face of repeated attacks of educational institutions by suspected members of the radical Islamic sect, Boko Haram.
The GRE is a standardized test that is required for admission for graduate (Post-graduate) courses in the United States and business programmes, especially Master in Business Administration (MBA) worldwide.
The TOEFL is a test meant to test the English Language proficiency of non-native English language speakers wishing to enroll in United States universities and other English speaking universities and courses around the world.
As a result of this rather abrupt development, Nigerian students planning to write these qualifying examinations into colleges and universities abroad will be wise to start seeking alternatives.

My ambitious Naijas, let us understand that Education Testing Services (ETS) only suspended not stopped testing in Nigeria (for the reason given which can obviously be interpreted to bad examination supervision ethics in the two testing centers for GRE and many others for TOEFL or moral bridge in download of the actual tests by the Nigerian exam's administrator in the centers). However, the good news is that Nigerians can still do the test abroad till we put our house in order.

Meanwhile, you can join other Nigerians to sign the petition on http://chn.ge/1gwukfs but pending when our signed petition will be given attention and possible consideration, since deadlines are closed, an alternative measure is to test abroad. So, if you are still interested in Registering and Testing your GRE or TOEFL in Ghana or any other Neighboring countries of Nigeria at affordable registration fee call 07086833330 or 08174724261. They helped me registered mine last year in WAEC office in Accra when an agent in Nigeria messed me up.

My 'Naija-rians' Suspension of Testing in Nigeria cannot stop us so let us utilize this available opportunity now as testing spaces are limited and admission deadlines are close. Available testing dates are:

TOEFL AVAILABLE TESTING DATES

Friday, November 22, 2013 08:00 AM
Friday, December 06, 2013 08:00 AM
Saturday, December 07, 2013 08:00 AM
Saturday, December 14, 2013 09:00 AM
Friday, December 20, 2013


GRE AVAILABLE TESTING DATES
NOVEMBER 2013. 19, 20, 25, 26,
DECEMBER 2013 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18

Numbers to call again are: 07086833330 or 08174724261

This might be helpful to some folks, you can also check their website at www.swiftprocurement.com or email them for more information at customerservice@swiftprocurement.com

TOEFL AND GRE CANCELLED IN NIGERIA, WE HAVE A WAY OUT FOR YOU:
TOEFL and GRE Test takers good news for you. Due to the recent cancellation of these two test offerings in Nigeria. Swiftprocurement will be helping students interested in writing the exams pursue their dreams.

HOW IT WORKS:
We will register you for the exam in the neighboring Republic of Benin; Cotonou City. Swiftprocurement have been able to identify the "AMERICAN CULTURE CENTER" as a good location for students registering through us.

Our Registration Fee*: TOEFL: $185, GRE: $215

(Note: Cotonou only has the paper based assessment test and it is available 3 times in a year so you have to schedule on time). For Computer based testing, candidate will have to write exam in Ghana.

Swiftprocurement has also identified two closer Hotels to the Center where student can lodge:
1. iBis Hotel Cotonou
2. Novotel Cotonou

As part of our effort to help students and depending on the number of students registration, we are also working on group travels such that student can save money by travelling together and where possible share accommodation. Also we are working on getting you information about cheaper accommodations around Cotonou city.

For more information please call Femi at: 07059647747 or Julius at 08053195548.

You may also call our USA office directly at +18625207004 (9:00am - 17:00pm EST).
Note that Nigeria is 6 hours ahead of the USA in time difference so consider subtracting 6hours to get the local time in the USA before calling.

You can also visit our Office for more information:
Swiftprocurement
17 Kodesoh Street, By Juli Pharmacy
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria