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Education · Leadership News ·ADC Chairman David Mark Urges Graduates To Embrace Integrity, Innovation, Lifelong Learning
The Chairman of ADC, David Mark, has called on newly graduated students to adopt integrity, innovation, and lifelong learning as core principles for their future careers. Speaking at a graduation event, he highlighted these attributes as critical tools for navigating the challenges of the modern professional landscape.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Atiku Faults Proposed ₦50,000 Uniform WAEC, NECO Fees
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized a proposal to introduce a uniform fee of fifty thousand naira for the West African Examinations Council and National Examinations Council exams. The opposition comes amid concerns regarding the affordability of secondary school certification for Nigerian students and their families.
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Education · BusinessDay ·NOUN law graduates storm AGF’s office over Nigerian Law School admission backlog
Law graduates from the National Open University of Nigeria recently visited the office of the Attorney General of the Federation to protest admission delays. The group is seeking a resolution to the backlog preventing their enrollment into the Nigerian Law School, a necessary step for their professional qualification to practice law in the country.
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Education · Daily Post ·‘Parents can’t feed their families, yet you raised WAEC, NECO fees’ — Civil Society knocks Nigerian Govt
Civil society organizations have expressed disapproval of the Nigerian government following the increase in registration fees for major secondary school examinations. These groups highlight the financial challenges faced by citizens and contend that the higher costs for WAEC and NECO further exacerbate the economic difficulties currently affecting many families across the country.
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Education · Channels TV ·Niger Gov Inaugurates ICT Centre In Paiko Girls’ College
The Governor of Niger State has commissioned a new Information and Communications Technology center at Paiko Girls’ College. This facility is intended to provide students with digital tools and resources to improve their technological skills and support modern learning standards within the state's educational system.
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Education · BusinessDay ·FG raises WAEC, NECO exam fees to N50,000 from 2027
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of registration fees for WAEC and NECO examinations to 50,000 Naira. This new fee structure is scheduled to take effect in 2027, marking a significant change in the cost of senior secondary school certification for Nigerian students across the country.
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Education · Leadership News ·
CERON Slams N50,000 WAEC, NECO Registration Fee, Demands Reversal
The Center for Reform and Public Advocacy has criticized the decision to set registration fees for WAEC and NECO examinations at fifty thousand naira. The organization is calling for an immediate reversal of the price increase to ensure that terminal examinations remain affordable for students and their families throughout the country.
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Education · Vanguard ·Education remains Nigeria’s path to development, Atiku, Mark, Datti, Imansuangbon tell leaders
Several prominent Nigerian political figures, including Atiku Abubakar and David Mark, have emphasized the critical role of education in national development. They called on leaders across the country to prioritize the sector as the primary driver for progress and long-term stability in Nigeria.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Delta govt moves to complete DELSU senate building after 23 years
The Delta State government is taking action to finish the Delta State University senate building, a project that has remained incomplete for twenty-three years. This initiative focuses on concluding the long-stalled construction to enhance the university's administrative capacity and resolve historical delays in state infrastructure delivery.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·CAN organises thanksgiving for freed principal in Ogbomoso
The Christian Association of Nigeria organized a thanksgiving service in Ogbomoso to celebrate the release of a school principal. The event was held to mark the safe return of the educator following a period of captivity. Local religious leaders and community members attended the ceremony to express gratitude for the principal's safe recovery.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Media veterans, corporate leaders celebrate Ndiulo’s transition to academia at Covenant University
Media professionals and corporate executives recently gathered to honor Ndiulo as he transitioned from his previous career to an academic role at Covenant University. The event celebrated his professional achievements and his new appointment at the institution, where he is expected to contribute his extensive industry experience to the academic community.
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Education · Vanguard ·SSCE fee hike too high, says NAPTAN; NUT leaves decision to parents
NAPTAN has criticized the recent increase in Senior Secondary Certificate Examination fees, describing the hike as excessive for families. In contrast, the Nigeria Union of Teachers has refrained from opposing the change, maintaining that the choice to accept and pay the new fees remains the responsibility of individual parents.
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Education · Vanguard ·Group rejects hike in WAEC, NECO fees, urges FG to reverse decision
An advocacy group has formally opposed the recent increase in examination fees for the West African Examinations Council and the National Examinations Council. The group is calling on the Federal Government to reverse the price hike to maintain the affordability of secondary school certifications for Nigerian students and their families.
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Education · BellaNaija ·History Made! Nehemiah Shanum Danjuma Becomes the First Deaf Lawyer From Northern Nigeria
Nehemiah Shanum Danjuma has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first deaf lawyer from Northern Nigeria. His call to the Nigerian Bar represents a significant development for professional inclusion in the region, marking the first time a person with a hearing impairment from the north has attained this legal status.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Building a stronger footing for NYSC’s ongoing reform agenda
The National Youth Service Corps is implementing strategic reforms aimed at strengthening the scheme's operations and relevance. These adjustments focus on enhancing the organizational framework to ensure sustainable impact and improve the overall experience for participants within the broader national development agenda.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·86 Nigerians benefit from UNESCO REF, UNICAF scholarship awards
Eighty-six Nigerian citizens have been selected to receive scholarship awards through a collaborative initiative involving UNESCO REF and UNICAF. The program provides financial support for academic advancement, aimed at increasing access to quality higher education and professional development for the beneficiaries across various fields of study.
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Education · BellaNaija ·Nigerian Law School Graduates Are Breaking the Internet With Their Call to the Bar Stories
Nigerian Law School graduates are sharing their experiences on social media platforms following their official call to the bar. These personal accounts highlight the journey through legal education and the certification process, garnering significant public attention across various online communities as the new lawyers celebrate their professional milestone.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·UN envoy, Ibrahim, seeks global debt-for-education swap at Paris UNESCO Conference
United Nations envoy Ibrahim proposed a global debt-for-education swap during the UNESCO Conference in Paris. The initiative seeks to allow countries to redirect debt repayment funds toward their domestic education sectors, aiming to enhance educational investments and infrastructure through international financial cooperation and strategic debt restructuring.
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Education · PM News ·
Atiku criticises proposed ₦50,000 WAEC, NECO examination fees
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed opposition to the proposed increase of West African Examinations Council and National Examinations Council fees to 50,000 naira. The politician highlighted the potential financial burden such a policy would place on Nigerian families and students during the current economic situation.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Borno youths, students demand rescue of abducted pupils
Youths and students in Borno State have organized to call for the immediate rescue of recently abducted pupils. The demonstrators are urging government authorities and security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure the safe return of the children and to improve security measures within educational institutions across the region.
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