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Abia ranks first, while Katsina ranks last in the 2024 SSCE

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 20, 2024

The results of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examinations, or SSCE internals, have been made public by the National Examination Council (NECO) with 828,284 (or 60.55 percent) candidates obtaining five credits, including English language and mathematics. Prof Dantana Wushishi, NECO

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NECO releases 2024 SSCE results, says 40 schools engaged in mass cheating   

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 20, 2024

The National Examinations Council has revealed the June/July 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination results, with 60.55 percent of applicants obtaining five credits or more in English Language and Mathematics. Prof. Dantani Wushishi, NECO’s Registrar, stated this to journalists at the NECO offices in Minna, Niger, on Thursday. Mr Wushishi reported that 1,376,423

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Over 1.3 million candidates registered for the 2024 SSCE – NECO

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 17, 2024

The National Examinations Council is now conducting the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (internal), and 1,376,391 students have registered. Prof. Dantani Wushishi, NECO’s Registrar/Chief Executive, made the announcement on Wednesday after overseeing the examination at various Enugu centres. According to a statement issued by the Head of Public Affairs,

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School children risk Psycho-emotional, if indiscriminately promoted–Don warns parents

Angel Ojonugwa May 6, 2024

ILLORIN (Sundiata Post) – Prof. Yunus Fasasi, of the Department of Educational Management of the University of Ilorin has warned parents in Nigeria that school children risk Psycho-emotional problems, if indiscriminately promoted.Fasasi made the submission in Ilorin, in his paper presentation at the 256th Inaugural Lecture of the University entitled: “ Holding

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NECO employs digital system to recruit exam supervisors – Sani

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 5, 2024

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that it has digitalized the recruiting process for Examination Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), both internally and externally. In a statement issued on Sunday, Azeez Sani, Ag. Director, Information and

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NECO approves Saudi Arabian school as SSCE centre

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 30, 2024

The National Examinations Council has finalised plans to hold the Senior School Certificate Examinations (Internal) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This follows the successful accreditation of the Nigeria International School in Jeddah by a NECO delegation led by Dr. Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Education, and Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, NECO Registrar. During the […]

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Kogi State Governor Allocates N497 Million for WAEC Examination Fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 5, 2023

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has authorised the immediate disbursement of N497 million for the payment of the 2023 WAEC test fees for students enrolled in the state’s public schools, as part of measures to further improve the state’s educational system. The payment also fulfils the administration’s recent promise to offer free education in […]

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NECO GCE Timetable for 2023 SSCE External Candidates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 17, 2023

The timetable for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for 2023 has been officially released by the National Examinations Council (NECO). This important guide is for applicants taking the test to make sure they are well-prepared and knowledgeable about their individual courses and exam slots. NECO GCE Timetable PLEASE NOTE:  The full NECO timetable (PDF