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27

Feb

Top Scholarships at the University of Luxembourg 2025 for Students in the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance

The University of Luxembourg offers a range of prestigious scholarships to support outstanding students in their academic journey. These scholarships recognize academic excellence, financial need, and professional potential, providing financial assistance, internship opportunities, and career development benefits.
From industry-sponsored fellowships to foundation-backed grants, these scholarships cater to students across various disciplines, including law, economics, finance, political science, ...
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24

Feb

FCM Foundation 2025 SEED Scholarship for Nigerian Students

The Students' Empowerment and Education Development (SEED) Scholarship by the First Class Muslim (FCM) Foundation is designed to support Nigerian university students with financial aid for one full academic session. The scholarship also includes a mentorship program, where beneficiaries complete the FCMF Academic and Career Development Curriculum (FCMF-ACDC) to enhance their academic performance and career skills.
This initiative is sponsored by Human Appeal, United Kingdom, and provides monthly...
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18

Feb

Government to Introduce National Standardized Test to Prepare Pupils for BECE

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to introduce a national standardized test for basic school pupils in Ghana. The initiative aims to psychologically prepare students for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and other national assessments.
Target Classes for the National Standardised Test
The test will be conducted for pupils in the following classes:
Class 2 (P2)
Class 4 (P4)
Class 6 (P6)
Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2)

Purpose of the National St...
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18

Feb

Six Things Underage Students Can Do While Waiting for University Admission

The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, recently reinforced the minimum age requirement of 16 years for university admission, stating that underage candidates will face strict penalties.
If you're below 16 and unable to gain admission, here are six productive activities to engage in:
Enroll in A-Levels Programs: Take a two-year A-level course in a subject related to your desired university course. Institutions like JUPEB, IJMB, and Cambridge A-Levels can give you an edge when you finally get...
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17

Feb

How to Check WASSCE Results for Private or Public Candidates

Follow these steps to check your result:

Visit the WAEC results checker website www.waecdirect.org
Enter your 10-digit WAEC Examination Number (your 7-digit center number + 3-digit candidate number).
Enter your examination year (e.g., 2024).
Select the examination type.
Choose Private Candidate Results if you are checking for a Waec private result.
Choose School Candidate Results if you are checking for School result
Enter your e-PIN Voucher Number (purchased online or from authoriz...
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17

Feb

WAEC Releases 2024 WASSCE Results for Private Candidates

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released the results for the 2024 Second Series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates.
Key Highlights

34,878 candidates (54%) obtained credit passes in five subjects, including English and mathematics.
43,923 candidates (68%) obtained credit passes in five subjects with or without English and mathematics.
65,023 candidates sat for the exam, comprising 31,504 males (48%) and 33,519 females (...
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14

Feb

NECO Releases 2024 SSCE External Exam Results

The National Examination Council (NECO) has officially released the 2024 Senior Secondary School Certificate External Examination results.
Key Highlights

57,114 candidates secured credits in English and Mathematics, representing a 67.53% pass rate.
A total of 86,067 candidates sat for the examination.
Cases of exam malpractice dropped by 27.7% compared to 2023, with 6,160 cases recorded.
The results were processed and released within 62 days, demonstrating an improved turnaround time.

C...
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12

Feb

Schools February 2025 mid-term break - Post Primary

Post-primary schools will close from Monday 17th February 2025 to Friday 21st February 2025 inclusive unless changes are required as part of contingency arrangements to make up for time lost due to unforeseen school closures.
Where contingency arrangements are required a school authority may reduce the length of the February mid-term break by remaining open up to and including Wednesday 19th February 2025.
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07

Feb

Nigerian Government Proposes 12-Year Basic Education Model

The Nigerian government is considering an education reform that will integrate secondary school into basic education, creating a 12-year uninterrupted learning model.
New Education Structure
Speaking at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council on Education Meeting in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, stated that the new plan would allow students to have continuous learning up to age 16 without disruption.
Current vs. Proposed Model
Current System (9-3-4):
9 years of basi...
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06

Feb

Lagos State Mandates Tax Clearance Certificate for Free WAEC Registration

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reaffirmed that parents or guardians of SS3 students in state-funded secondary schools must provide a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) to access the free West African Examinations Council (WAEC) registration offered by the state government.
TCC Requirement for Government Services In a statement issued on Monday, LIRS emphasized that presenting a TCC is a standard procedure for accessing government services.
The Executive Chairman of LIRS, Mr. A...
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