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NECO
38 posts
Ensuring educational access remains affordable for all students
The Federal Government's decision to halt examination fee hikes for WAEC and NECO is a necessary move to protect families during a difficult economic period.
July 22, 2026
Malami’s Wealth and the Moral Crisis of Examination Fees
A look at the controversy surrounding proposed WAEC and NECO fee hikes and the massive assets linked to former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, revealing deeper issues of governance and morality in Nigeria.
July 19, 2026
NECO Rejects Claims of Miracle Center Status in Kogi Following Abductions
The National Examinations Council has denied allegations that a Kogi State school involved in a recent kidnapping incident is a miracle center, clarifying its status as a legitimate public institution.
July 17, 2026
Kogi Police Investigate Illegal Exam Center Following Rescue Operation
Four people kidnapped at an unauthorized NECO examination center in Kogi State have been rescued, prompting a police investigation into how the abandoned school was used for testing.
July 17, 2026
NECO Disputes ‘Miracle Centre’ Claims Regarding Kogi School Following Abduction
NECO has refuted allegations that a Kogi State school involved in a recent abduction incident is a 'miracle centre,' confirming the institution is a legitimate, long-standing public facility.
July 17, 2026
Kogi Governor Ododo Welcomes Rescued NECO Staff and Students
Governor Usman Ododo met with rescued students, a school principal, and a NECO official in Lokoja following their recovery from kidnappers in Dekina LGA.
July 17, 2026
Four Kidnapped Individuals Rescued in Kogi State
Four kidnapping victims, including two NECO students, have been safely rescued in Kogi State following a coordinated security operation.
July 16, 2026
Kogi Government Confirms Rescue of Four Individuals Abducted at NECO Center
Authorities in Kogi State have announced the safe rescue of four people kidnapped during a NECO examination in Dekina LGA following a coordinated joint security operation.
July 16, 2026
Oguntoyinbo Warns Rising Exam Fees Will Drive Up Dropout Rates
APM candidate Olufemi Oguntoyinbo claims that planned increases in NECO and WASSCE registration fees will worsen Nigeria's out-of-school child crisis.
July 16, 2026
Gunmen Attack Kogi School, Seize Principal, Examiner, and Students
Gunmen kidnapped a school principal, a NECO official, and students in Kogi State, prompting a massive state-led rescue operation as stakeholders demand better protection for Nigerian schools.
July 16, 2026