Nigeria Hikes Exam Fees: WAEC, NECO Registration Now N50,000

In a significant move impacting Nigerian students, the Federal Government has dramatically increased registration fees for major examinations like WAEC and NECO to N50,000. This decision, announced by the House of Representatives Committee, sparks concerns about educational accessibility and the burden on families. Analysts question the timing and potential socio-economic repercussions of such steep price hikes.