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Nigeria's Exam Fees Soar: WAEC, NECO Hikes Spark Education Debate
The Nigerian Federal Government greenlights a dramatic increase in WAEC and NECO examination fees, pushing charges to N50,000 from 2027. This 82% hike, greenlit by the Ministry of Education, signals a contentious move impacting millions of students. Critics and education advocates are closely watching the fallout.
InformationNG·July 13, 2026AI-curated
The Federal Government has approved a new examination fee of N50,000 for candidates sitting the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), with the new rate taking effect from 2027. The approval
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