The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the accreditation of additional foreign schools as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its global presence. In a statement released on Saturday by NECO’s Acting Director of Public Relations, Azeez Sanni, the newly accredited schools are located in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea. This expansion follows the … Read more
On May 29, 2024, Nigeria’s new national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” became official despite significant public criticism. This move by the government, spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu, reignited a decades-old debate about national identity, symbolism, and the role of public discourse. A Return to the Past, or a Step Backwards? “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” … Read more
Exam Will Continue Despite Nationwide Strike, WAEC Assures. Principals and school heads were informed via a letter issued late Friday. The Nigerian examination timetable runs from April 30 to June 20, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Branch Controller (Ekiti) of the West African Examinations Council, Mrs. T.A.Y. Lawson, has assured that the nationwide strike … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Wednesday announced the dates for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. In a statement by JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, the board said the main UTME will be held from April 19 to 29, 2024. The statement reads: “Based on the series … Read more
School owners used to visit the Lagos examination board office for payment and registration of their students. The board has now introduced online payment and registration. It said the move was aimed at ensuring seamless and stress-free payment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has introduced Online Payment and Registration for the … Read more