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Omoyele Sowore Pledges to Abolish WAEC and NECO Fees in 2027 Presidential Bid
African Action Congress candidate Omoyele Sowore promises to abolish WAEC and NECO fees and provide free education from nursery to university if elected in 2027.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Federal Government Sets Uniform N50,000 Fee for WAEC and NECO Exams by 2027
Starting in 2027, the federal government will mandate a uniform N50,000 registration fee for both WAEC and NECO internal examinations, raising concerns about affordability.
NANS Opposes Proposed Increases to WAEC and NECO Exam Fees
NANS has publicly denounced the Federal Ministry of Education’s approval of higher registration fees for WAEC and NECO, citing economic hardship and a lack of stakeholder consultation.
Borno school discloses identities of 36 students abducted by Boko Haram
Government Day Secondary School in Borno has identified 36 students abducted during a recent Boko Haram raid while they were writing their NECO examinations.