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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.
Oyo School Principal Abducted by Gunmen; N30 Million Ransom Requested
Gunmen have kidnapped the headmaster of Nomadic Basic School in Oyo State, demanding a N30 million ransom for his safe return.
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.
Governor Otti Orders Urgent Renovation of General Ironsi’s Primary School
Governor Alex Otti has commissioned the immediate upgrade of Ibeama Primary School and the road leading to the ancestral home of the late General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi in Abia State.
Oriire Families Hesitant to Send Rescued Students Back to Schools After 56-Day Ordeal
Parents of children kidnapped in Oyo State's Oriire region are reluctant to return them to their former schools, citing lasting trauma from their 56-day captivity.
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.
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.
Over 107,000 students participate in Jigawa common entrance exams
A total of 107,180 pupils across Jigawa State took part in the 2026 common entrance examination for junior secondary school placement.
Five facts regarding Nehemiah Danjuma, the first deaf lawyer from Northern Nigeria
Nehemiah Danjuma has become the first deaf lawyer from Northern Nigeria. Here is a look at his journey, academic persistence, and advocacy work.
Atiku Abubakar urges President Tinubu to cancel fee hikes for WAEC, NECO and unity schools
Atiku Abubakar has called on the federal government to reverse recent fee hikes for federal schools and national examinations, warning that the policies will increase the number of out-of-school children.