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House of Representatives Proposes Removal of NECO, UI, 21 MDAs from 2025 Budget

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 20, 2024

The House of Representatives has proposed excluding the National Examinations Council (NECO), the University of Ibadan, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, and 21 other ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) from the 2025 budget. This recommendation stems from the repeated

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NECO Approves More International Schools for SSCE

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 24, 2024

The National Examinations Council (NECO) announced on Saturday the accreditation of additional international schools as part of its efforts to expand its global reach. In a statement, NECO’s acting Director of Public Relations, Azeez Sanni, revealed that the newly accredited schools are located in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea. According to Sanni, NECO’s

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NECO Examiners Threaten Nationwide Protest Over Unpaid Fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 10, 2024

Examiners hired by the National Examinations Council (NECO) to mark the 2024 student examination scripts have threatened a nationwide protest due to unpaid fees following the completion of their work. Reports indicate that the examiners are mobilising colleagues across various states in preparation for the planned protest. A letter from discontented examiners in Kano

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NECO GCE Exam Timetable 2024: Full Schedule and Dates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 8, 2024

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the official timetable for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for private candidates (GCE). This comprehensive schedule details all exam dates, times, and subjects, serving as an essential guide for candidates preparing for their exams. The exams will take place from Thursday, November 14th to

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NECO warns against candidate registration by proxy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 22, 2024

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has issued a stern warning to school administrators and stakeholders, urging them to cease enrolling candidates for its examinations by proxy. The Council highlighted that such fraudulent activities often lead to identity theft and the issuance of falsified results. In its ongoing efforts to eliminate examination malpractice, NECO