EDUCATION

FG unveils fresh strategies to curb WAEC, NECO exam malpractice from 2026

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

The Federal Government has rolled out a new set of far-reaching measures aimed at stamping out examination malpractice in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations starting from 2026. The initiative forms part of broader reforms to

EDUCATION

NECO Releases 2025 SSCE Results, Over 60% Secure Five Credits Including Maths and English

Daily Dispatch September 17, 2025

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal, revealing that 60.26% of candidates achieved five credits and above, including Mathematics and English Language. Speaking at a press briefing held at NECO’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State, the Registrar and Chief Executive,

EDUCATION

House rejects motion seeking members to pay WAEC, NECO, JAMB fees

Daily Dispatch October 25, 2023

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, rejected a motion urging members to adopt at least one public school in their localities for the purpose of paying registration fees for students sitting for the  West African Examination Council, National Examination Council and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examinations in public schools. Trouble started when a

EDUCATION

FG bans SS1, SS2 students from participating in WASSCE, NECO, NABTEB

Daily Dispatch September 24, 2021

The Federal Government has stopped students in Senior Secondary School one and two from participating in external West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE; the National Examination Council, NECO; and National Business and Technical Examinations Board, NABTEB. The development was contained in a circular issued to principals of federal unity schools by the