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17

Feb

WAEC Releases 2024 WASSCE Results for Private Candidates

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released the results for the 2024 Second Series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates.
Key Highlights

34,878 candidates (54%) obtained credit passes in five subjects, including English and mathematics.
43,923 candidates (68%) obtained credit passes in five subjects with or without English and mathematics.
65,023 candidates sat for the exam, comprising 31,504 males (48%) and 33,519 females (...
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14

Feb

NECO Releases 2024 SSCE External Exam Results

The National Examination Council (NECO) has officially released the 2024 Senior Secondary School Certificate External Examination results.
Key Highlights

57,114 candidates secured credits in English and Mathematics, representing a 67.53% pass rate.
A total of 86,067 candidates sat for the examination.
Cases of exam malpractice dropped by 27.7% compared to 2023, with 6,160 cases recorded.
The results were processed and released within 62 days, demonstrating an improved turnaround time.

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12

Feb

Schools February 2025 mid-term break - Post Primary

Post-primary schools will close from Monday 17th February 2025 to Friday 21st February 2025 inclusive unless changes are required as part of contingency arrangements to make up for time lost due to unforeseen school closures.
Where contingency arrangements are required a school authority may reduce the length of the February mid-term break by remaining open up to and including Wednesday 19th February 2025.
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07

Feb

Nigerian Government Proposes 12-Year Basic Education Model

The Nigerian government is considering an education reform that will integrate secondary school into basic education, creating a 12-year uninterrupted learning model.
New Education Structure
Speaking at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council on Education Meeting in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, stated that the new plan would allow students to have continuous learning up to age 16 without disruption.
Current vs. Proposed Model
Current System (9-3-4):
9 years of basi...
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06

Feb

Lagos State Mandates Tax Clearance Certificate for Free WAEC Registration

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reaffirmed that parents or guardians of SS3 students in state-funded secondary schools must provide a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) to access the free West African Examinations Council (WAEC) registration offered by the state government.
TCC Requirement for Government Services In a statement issued on Monday, LIRS emphasized that presenting a TCC is a standard procedure for accessing government services.
The Executive Chairman of LIRS, Mr. A...
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28

Jan

UNICEF Strengthens Support to Reduce Out-of-School Children in Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the many out-of-school children in Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina. Mr. Rahama Mohammed-Farah, Chief of UNICEF's Kano Field Office, made this pledge during a media briefing on the International Day of Education (IDE) 2025 in Kano.
A Worrying Trend in the Northwest
Nigeria's northwest region has the second-highest number of out-of-school children, with Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina contributing significantly to this cri...
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28

Jan

Lagos Begins E-Registration and Payment for 2025 BECE

The Lagos State Government has officially commenced the e-registration and payment process for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This initiative, managed by the Lagos State Examinations Board, is designed to streamline the registration process and eliminate the need for physical presence at the board's office.
Key Registration Details

Start Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
Deadline: Friday, April 26, 2025
Process: Fully digital e-registration and payment

How Schools ...
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27

Jan

The Global Reformers: Raising a Generation of Global Relevance

The Global Reformers is a youth-focused initiative with a self-imposed mission: to raise men and women of global relevance.
To achieve this, we are actively engaged in a wide range of impactful activities, including:
Trainings on personal development and self-improvement
Competitions that challenge and inspire young minds
Skill acquisition programs to equip youths for the future
Seminars & workshops that foster growth and excellence
Over the past 8 years, The Global Reformers has made a tangi...
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26

Jan

2025 UTME/DE Registration: 8 things to do to Get Ready Now!

The 2025 UTME/DE registration begins in January! Early preparation is essential for a smooth registration process and to increase your chances of success in the exam.
JAMB CBT 2025""Candidates, Schools, Centers, Resellers: Start Preparing!This post will guide you through the essential steps to take before the registration period begins.
8 Things You Should Do Before 2025 JAMB Registration Begins:
Get Your National Identification Number (NIN)The NIN is mandatory for UTME/DE registration. If you d...
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26

Jan

NIN Guidelines and Requirements for JAMB 2025 Candidates

Below are the simplest procedures for any student to obtain his/her National Identification Number (NIN). Registration for 2025 JAMB's UTME will only be possible for candidates who have registered and obtained their NINs. The importance of getting your NIN now cannot be overemphasized, as it may lead to the inability of a student to complete certain important tasks in schools or NYSC shortly, hence the need to obtain it now and relax.
Given this, we deem it necessary to provide all students and ...
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