FG suspends plan to increase WAEC, NECO registration fees
Boriowo said the ministry has withdrawn its June 18, 2026, letter conveying the proposed fee adjustment to allow for a comprehensive review and wider…
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The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE), and the National Examinations Council (NECO), Senior School Certificate Examination, (SSCE), bowing to widespread public concerns and opting for extensive consultations with stakeholders. However, in its statement on Monday, the Federal Government said the suspension of the proposed increase of the registration fees to N50,000 was to allow consultation with other stakeholders. The news that the Federal Government has granted approval for increase of registration fees for WAEC and NECO examinations broke over the weekend and has been met with criticisms from many Nigerians.
Furthermore, The Ministry said the decision reflected its determination to ensure that policies affecting millions of students and their families are subjected to broad consultation and carefully weighed before implementation.
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The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE), and the National Examinations Council (NECO), Senior School Certificate Examination, (SSCE), bowing to widespread public concerns and opting for extensive consultations with stakeholders.
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However, in its statement on Monday, the Federal Government said the suspension of the proposed increase of the registration fees to N50,000 was to allow consultation with other stakeholders.
according to PM News NigeriaThe news that the Federal Government has granted approval for increase of registration fees for WAEC and NECO examinations broke over the weekend and has been met with criticisms from many Nigerians.
according to PM News NigeriaThe Ministry said the decision reflected its determination to ensure that policies affecting millions of students and their families are subjected to broad consultation and carefully weighed before implementation.
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