NECO Fee Hike Suspended
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Nigeria's government suspends planned fee increases for WAEC and NECO exams, a move hailed by presidential candidate Peter Obi as a victory for Nigerians. The decision follows public outcry and rejection from groups like CERON, who deemed the hike insensitive. The Ministry of Education will consult stakeholders before any future decisions.
Peter Obi hails suspension of WASSCE, NECO fee hike
- Peter Obi welcomed the Federal Government's suspension of proposed fee increases for the 2027 WASSCE and NECO SSCE exams. - He called the suspension a "victory for the Nigerian people" and argued the fees were an unnecessary burden during economic hardship. - Obi stressed that education should be accessible and a public good, not a source of government revenue, and urged the government to revers…
‘Victory for Nigerians’ – Obi hails suspension of WAEC, NECO fee hike
- Presidential candidate Peter Obi welcomed the Nigerian government's suspension of increased examination fees for WASSCE and NECO exams. - Obi described the suspension as a victory for Nigerians and …
Breaking: FG suspends planned increase in WAEC, NECO registration fees
- Nigeria's government has suspended a planned increase in registration fees for WAEC and NECO exams. - The Ministry of Education will consult with various stakeholders before making a final decision.…
Group rejects hike in WAEC, NECO fees, urges FG to reverse decision
- A Nigerian group, CERON, has condemned the Federal Government's decision to increase examination fees for WAEC and NECO, calling it insensitive to economic hardship. - The group warns that the fee h…
