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Education Minister Credits NECO Computer-Based Exams with Curbing Malpractice
Nigeria's Minister of State for Education reports that the new NECO computer-based examination system is successfully minimizing malpractice and enhancing the overall integrity of public testing.
Plateau State considers penalties for parents as 23.2% of children remain out of school
Plateau State officials are warning of potential sanctions for parents as they struggle with a 23.2 percent out-of-school rate among children due to insecurity and economic factors.
NANS Announces Emergency Over Campus Housing and Challenges Student Leader Detentions
NANS President Babatunde Akinteye has declared a state of emergency over poor student housing conditions and relocated the association's headquarters to Anambra to push for the release of detained student leaders.
Senator Nwebonyi grants N100 million scholarship to 930 students, advises against social vices
Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi has provided N100 million in scholarships to 930 students, urging them to shun cultism and focus on their academic success.
Ogun State officials urge students to prioritize consistent study for exam success
Ogun State education authorities are encouraging students to adopt consistent study habits ahead of exams, while pledging further investments in school infrastructure and vocational training.
NYSC Will Blacklist Employers Ignoring Corps Member Welfare
NYSC Director General Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu warns that employers failing to provide transport and housing for corps members will be blacklisted from the program.
Navigating the complexities of end-of-term teacher gifts
Parents are finding it increasingly difficult to navigate the costs and social expectations surrounding end-of-year teacher gifts, prompting calls for more transparent and modest practices.
NYSC Director-General Urges Corps Members to Pursue Entrepreneurship
Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu visited the NYSC Kogi State Secretariat to encourage corps members to prioritize entrepreneurship over dependence on monthly allowances.
Report warns academic disparity for low-income students is worsening
A new Education Policy Institute report reveals that the achievement gap between disadvantaged pupils and their wealthier peers in England is widening again, particularly in early education.
Atiku and Obi Applaud Government Reversal on WAEC and NECO Fee Hikes
Political leaders Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have praised the government's decision to suspend planned fee hikes for WASSCE and NECO exams following public outcry.