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Ondo State Government suspends 27 students for disciplinary issues
The Ondo State Ministry of Education has indefinitely suspended 27 students across three Akure secondary schools due to ongoing misconduct including bullying and truancy.
Ondo State Authorities Suspend 27 Students for Disciplinary Violations
The Ondo State government has suspended 27 students from three public secondary schools in Akure following reports of gross misconduct and behavioral violations.
Oyo State Teachers Union Demands Rescue of Kidnapped Headmaster
The NUT in Oyo State has called for the immediate rescue of M.K. Owoade, a primary school headmaster abducted by gunmen while on his farm in Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Federal Government Halts Proposed Hike in WAEC and NECO Exam Fees
The Nigerian government has suspended the planned increase for 2027 WAEC and NECO registration fees after receiving public feedback, opting instead to initiate formal stakeholder consultations.
Aisha Yesufu Calls for Free WAEC and NECO Examinations for Nigerian Students
Activist Aisha Yesufu has urged the Nigerian government to eliminate WAEC and NECO fees, arguing that quality education should be a right rather than a financial burden, following a planned fee hike to N50,000.
Sokoto FGC Staff School Parents Urge Better Pay for Educators
Parents at FGC Staff School, Sokoto, are advocating for better teacher salaries and improved campus infrastructure, citing that current pay levels are insufficient for long-serving staff.
Federal Government Mandates N50,000 Uniform Exam Fees for WAEC and NECO by 2027
Starting in 2027, the Federal Government will enforce a uniform N50,000 registration fee for both WAEC and NECO exams, a move drawing heavy criticism from parents and political leaders due to existing economic hardships.
CERON Criticizes Nigerian Government Over WAEC and NECO Fee Hikes
Civil society group CERON has slammed the federal government for increasing WAEC and NECO registration fees to N50,000, arguing it imposes undue hardship on struggling Nigerian families.
Atiku, Datti, Mark, and Imansuangbon Advise Leaders to Prioritize Nigerian Education
Political leaders and educators gathered at Pacesetters Schools in Abuja to advocate for education as the essential foundation for Nigeria's development.
NAPTAN Criticizes SSCE Fee Hike as Excessive; NUT Defers to Parents
NAPTAN has called for a reduction in proposed WAEC and NECO fee increases, citing the financial strain on parents, while the Nigeria Union of Teachers has opted not to intervene in the matter.