…office in May 2023. Governor Eno says the move follows a sharp drop in Akwa Ibom’s 2026 NECO ranking. Photo Umo>As reported by Premium Time, Eno's administration issued a similar declaration for the health sector in September 2025.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"Other t…

…182 in the UTME and I already have four credits, including English and Mathematics, in NECO. “But I don’t have money for registration to study Economics at the Gombe State University. My parents don’t have money and I’m appealing to public-spirited individuals to support me so that I don’t waste this opportunity,” Mary…

…debate championship in Qatar and those who topped the National Examinations Council, NECO, examinations. Earlier, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Elder Goodluck Ubochi, said the theme of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration, “Standing with Teachers: Protecting the Profession, Advancing Citizens,…

…uncle, Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke, after the state recorded a major leap in the 2026 NECO rankingsOsun climbed from 33rd place in 2022 to 5th nationally in 2026, with 74.31% of candidates passing with at least five creditsGovernor Adeleke credited the improvement to teacher recruitment, welfare upgrades and a better…

…them.His manifesto says Anambra subsequently moved from 24th to first position in WAEC/NECO performance for three consecutive years.“He invested in human capital rather than only physical projects. The record includes scholarships, support for education, healthcare investments and poverty mapping—an approach consistent…

…He said the evidence was in the provision of more than N1.8 billion in 2026 to cover NECO, BECE and NABTEB examination registration for public-school students. The minister also highlighted the approximately 268 million dollars financing agreements signed between Taraba State and the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Deve…

…in a separate statement that “last-minute changes in the US proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal.” While Washington and Ottawa made “important progress” in recent weeks, Carney said, this “has not been enough to meet our objectives for Canadians.” The senior US of…

…its Ilorin counterpart; and the merger of more than four schools into one for the recent NECO examination due to insecurity. Odunjo, who said that insecurity must not become the new normal in the state, added that, “every school closure caused by insecurity must have a clearly communicated security plan, academic suppo…

…the airline to sustain operations on many domestic routes that would otherwise be uneconomical. Established in 1998 and commencing commercial operations in 2002, Overland Airways was founded with a clear objective of connecting Nigeria’s hinterland with major commercial centres. Rather than concentrating only on the bu…

…state government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the ministry, UBEC, NECO and other relevant agencies to investment in education for improved learning outcomes. (NAN)

…government’s announcement-and subsequent reversal-of an 82 per cent increase in WAEC and NECO registration fees, from N27,500 to N50,000 per candidate beginning in 2027? Or is it the court-ordered forfeiture of properties allegedly worth N212 billion linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami?…

…Examination (BECE) — is Nigeria's national exit exam for JSS3 students, administered by NECO. This article covers everything you need to know: what the exam is, its subjects, registration fees, how scoring works, how to check results, and what the certificate lets you do next.The BECE, commonly called Junior WAEC, is t…

…drainages, built classrooms and supported indigent students through the payment of NECO examination fees.” The forum maintained that the commission had remained focused on improving the lives of residents rather than concentrating solely on institutional development. “We are happy that the commission under Yelwa is liv…

…Kogi State and abducting the principal, an official of the National Examination Council (NECO) and students. Another headline features the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, saying that safeguards will prevent governors from turning state police into their private army for personal gain. Vanguard…

…abducted the principal of Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, four students and one NECO ad hoc staff member during the ongoing National Examinations Council examination in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. PUNCH Metro reports that the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 5:25pm, when the school came und…

Bandits invade Kogi school during NECO exam, abduct principal, supervisor and students Bandits have invaded Government Secondary School (GSS) Opada-Olowa in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting four students, the school principal and a National Examinations Council (NECO) ad hoc staff member while stud…

…Bola Tinubu recently announced the suspension of the review of the payment of WAEC and NECO to a uniform N50,000 for each SSCE candidateTinubu, when he served as the governor of Lagos between 1999 and 2000, was popular for SSCE candidates throughout his tenureHowever, there was a year he decided not to pay for WAEC and…

Peter Obi reacts to reversal of WAEC and NECO fees hike Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, has reacted to the decision to suspend the proposed increase in West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, registration…

…"No government under a #Sowore2027 administration will ever ask your child to pay WAEC, NECO, or any other public examination fee. Education will be free because knowledge is a right, not a privilege. "Our revolutionary education policy guarantees free, high-quality education from early childhood through university, ba…

…for the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, to N50,000. A statement by the group’s Secretary, Francis Odiir, described the decision as insensitive to the economic hardship confronting millions of Nigerians. This came after the Federal Ministry of Education's directive a…

…South-West, let us not forget that over 40 students abducted in Borno State during their NECO examinations around the same period are still being held captive. This highlights the need for equal security attention across regions," he said. The analyst called on the Federal Government to immediately deploy similar intel…

…Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations from 2027. The former vice president warned that the policy could deny millions of Nigerian children access to education, describing it as an additional financial burden on families already struggling with the country’s…

…INEC staff member who was on official assignment with the National Examinations Council (NECO). The official had transported examination scripts collected from secondary schools in Gummi to Sokoto before he was intercepted and kidnapped along the Gummi-Sokoto Road. Security sources said the victim's official white Toyo…

Wyndham Clark was the subject of heckles from the crowd at Shinnecock Hills during the final round of the US Open.

Highlights from the final round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.