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25

Jan

Jamb 2025 Novel The Lekki Headmaster: key themes study& guide

For 2025 UTME candidates, The Lekki Headmaster has been selected as the compulsory novel for the Use of English section. This novel explores educational reform, leadership, societal growth, and resilience, making it a thought-provoking read for students.
To aid your understanding and preparation, this guide presents 40 possible questions covering the novel's plot, characters, themes, symbolism, and key events.
Plot & Setting
1. What is the primary setting of The Lekki Headmaster?
2. Wh...
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25

Jan

Lagos State Imposes ₦10,500 Tax Clearance Fee on SS3 Students for WAEC Registration

The Lagos State government, under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration, has introduced a compulsory ₦10,500 tax clearance fee for Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) students in state-owned schools before they can register for the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
WAEC Registration: Free or Not?
Historically, WAEC registration for students in Lagos State public schools has been free. However, according to a directive reported by SaharaReporters, the state gove...
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24

Jan

Nigeria Targets 100% Computer-Based SSCE by 2027

The Federal Ministry of Education has set a 2027 deadline to transition the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) to a fully computer-based system.
Over the years, examination bodies in Nigeria have been working towards full digitization, but challenges persist. In 2023, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) adopted a hybrid approach, where objective tests were conducted electronically, while essay and practical papers remained partially digital.
New Committee to Oversee Examina...
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24

Jan

President Tinubu Orders Return of History to Nigerian School Curriculum

President Bola Tinubu has directed the reintroduction of history as a subject in Nigerian primary and secondary schools, effective from 2025.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during a 2024 year-in-review program on Channels Television.
“President Tinubu has given the directive for the return of history as a subject in primary and secondary schools from 2025,” Dr. Alausa confirmed.
History was removed from the Nigerian curriculum in 2008, replaced by s...
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24

Jan

Stakeholders Advocate Alternative Power Sources and Higher Standards for Principals in Secondary School

Stakeholders in senior secondary education have emphasized the need for alternative power sources in schools to support the smart school initiative. They also endorsed the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria's (TRCN) benchmark requiring a minimum of 12 years post-graduation experience and demonstrated competence for principal appointments.
These resolutions were part of the outcomes of a two-day stakeholders' meeting on national minimum standards and strategic plans for senior secondary edu...
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24

Jan

Nigeria's First Lady Seeks Global Support for Climate-Friendly School Meal Programme

Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for international support to implement a climate-friendly school meal program aimed at increasing school enrollment among vulnerable children.
Mrs. Tinubu made the appeal on Tuesday during a roundtable lunch hosted by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), in collaboration with the Rockefeller Foundation. The event took place on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where the First Lady highl...
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08

Jan

WAEC GCE (1st Series) Registration is ongoing, closes 22nd January 2025

This is to inform the general public and intending candidates that registration for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates 2025—first series has commenced. Registration for the exam currently costs N27,000.
Sales of pins will close on January 22nd, 2025. REGISTRATION FOR THE EXAMINATION: Registration for WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2025-first Series will be online. After the registration PIN, candidates should log on to www.waeconline.org.ng ...
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