NECO
Coverage of NECO in the Nexus archive.
- Kogi organises search for abducted NECO candidates
Governor Ahmed Ododo has directed a multi-agency security operation involving the military, police, DSS, and local security outfits to rescue four people abducted during the NECO examination in Dekina LGA, Kogi. The operation aims to locate and recover the abducted NECO candidates.
- More reactions trail FG’s suspension of WASSCE, NECO fee hike
The Federal Ministry of Education suspended a proposed increase in WASSCE and NECO examination fees from N27,000 to N50,000 following widespread criticism from parents, education stakeholders, and the public. The decision came after backlash against the fee hike.
- Nigerian govt suspends plan to review WAEC, NECO costs
The Nigerian government has suspended a plan to review the fees for WAEC and NECO examinations. The ministry had previously directed the examination bodies to set a uniform SSCE fee of N50,000 per candidate.
- Boko Haram abducts students writing NECO at Borno school
Boko Haram abducted students writing the NECO examination at a school in Borno State. The Borno State Police Command confirmed the incident through its spokesperson, Daso Kenneth.