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FG Increases WAEC, NECO Examination Fee From N27,500 to N50,000 for 2027

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 was contained in a June 18 statement signed by Adeniji Ibrahim, Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education. It followed a request by WAEC for an upward review of the SSCE registration fee.

The new fee represents an 82% increase from the current N27,500 charged per candidate.

According to Ibrahim, the decision was reached after a March 31, 2026 meeting between the Minister of Education and examination bodies, where the need to review examination fees was discussed. He said the minister also directed both WAEC and NECO to adopt a uniform examination fee.

Breaking News: Bandits Invade Kogi School, G*n Down VP, Abduct Students

B+ndits have invaded Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing three persons, including the Vice Principal, Mr. Gani Anifowose, and two others, while abducting some students.

According to some residents, the incident happened around 9:45am on Wednesday.

The b+ndits were said to have targeted students sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

“The major target of the attack was UBE Iluke Bunu, where students from three communities were sitting for their WAEC examination at the time of the invasion.”

“The Vice Principal of Government Secondary School, Aharha-Bunu,Mr. Gani Anifowose, was k+lled alongside two other persons. Three students and several residents were abducted in the att+ck,” the source said.

The Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Hon. (Barr.) Zacchaeus Dare Michael, has condemned the att+ck describing the incident “as unfortunate, barbaric, and unacceptable”.

The Chairman expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who had lost their lives in the att+ck, assuring that efforts were being made to arrest the culprits.

He assured residents of the Local Government’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property across all communities within the area.

“The Local Government Administration is working closely with relevant security agencies and stakeholders to ensure that lasting measures are put in place to forestall any recurrence of such att+cks,” he said.

The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the att+ck in a statement, saying three persons lost their lives in the invasion : Mr. Ganiyu Anifowose, the Vice Principal of UBE Secondary/Primary School, Iluke; Mr. Sunday Jacob Alhassan, aged 70 years; and one Sunday Ayele, aged 6 years.

“At about 10:00 a.m., the Command received distress information that a large number of heavily armed bandits, operating on about forty (40) motorcycles, had invaded Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, with the suspected intention of abducting students and other residents of the community.

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Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima will commission the Ijigbo Flyover in Ado-Ekiti, the second flyover bridge in Ekiti State. The project was initiated and completed under the administration of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji.
On Tuesday, 9 June 2026, the Vice President will formally commission the structure, which is designed to ease traffic congestion, enhance road safety, and stimulate commercial activities along the Ijigbo/Oja-Oba corridor. Residents, traders, transport operators, and visitors are expected to benefit from smoother movement and improved connectivity in the state capital.
This latest infrastructure achievement forms part of broader developmental efforts across Ekiti State. Roads are being constructed and rehabilitated, schools upgraded, healthcare facilities modernised, and agriculture supported with renewed investments. Economic activities continue to expand, alongside progress in power, tourism, and human capital development.
The personal involvement of the Vice President in the commissioning ceremony underscores the strong partnership between the state and federal governments. The event highlights ongoing commitment to infrastructure as a foundation for growth and modernisation in Ekiti.

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