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NECO announces new exams dates

Following the approval by the Federal Government for the reopening of schools for exit classes, the National Examination Council (NECO) has announced dates for the conduct of all its examinations, starting with the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) on August 25 and the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) slated for October 5 – November 18.

Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Godswill Obioma, who briefed newsmen in Minna, yesterday, said the council has in line with the new dates prepared a comprehensive examinations timetable for the scheduled examinations in harmonisation with the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Board for Technical Education Board (NABTEB).

According to the new timetable, the National Common Entrance Examinations for JSS1 qualifying examinations into unity schools will hold on Saturday 17.

He disclosed that to ensure that the examinations were conducted in an environment safe for candidates, officials and other stakeholders, NECO has prepared a manual on guideline for preparation for schools for conduct of public examinations in the context of COVID-19.

In view of the new timetable, the Council said registration of candidates for all its examinations had commenced with the registration for BECE, billed to end on August 21.

The registration for NECO will end on October 10 and registration for SSCE September 10.

Prof. Obioma said despite the challenge posed by COVID-19, the council had put in place measures to ensure appropriate standards and excellence before, during and after the examinations in line with its mission to deliver examinations whose results were trusted worldwide for their credibility.

Private school teachers to benefit from N100b intervention fund

• NECO, NABTEB, others to begin exams August

Minister of State for Education Emeka Nwajiuba said on Monday that private school teachers are eligible to access the Federal Government’s N100 billion COVID-19 intervention fund.

He expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance with virus prevention protocol by schools that have resumed for exit classes.

The minister spoke during the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 briefing in Abuja.

The minister said the government was continuing with its engagement with private school teachers to access the N100 billion Central Bank of Nigeria credit support intervention for the healthcare industry.

“We have forwarded the requests that they made to the CBN and Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment because for us, they are part of the provision the Federal Government has made in relation to SMEs.

“They are the intellectual powerbase of the country,” Nwajiuba stated.

He said: “We have moved round the country. I inspected a few myself and I’m very happy with what we met on ground and seen how our students are conducting themselves. There is social distancing in the dormitories and classrooms.

“The Directors of Quality Assurance in all the states have reported positively. There is unanimity around the country. The students returned with all their face masks and hand sanitisers.”

The minister, however, said some pupils ignore the protocols.

“Once they get out of class, they come together, hug each other, playing. There is no way around that. It is almost very difficult,” he said.

Also speaking during the PTF briefing, the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, urged Nigerians to comply strictly with the COVID-19 safety protocols, such as the appropriate use of facemasks, maintaining social distancing and practicing hand hygiene.

He said: “Half of all cases in Nigeria so far are concentrated in 20 LGAs, which could offer the attractive option of targeted attention, to focus on case finding, isolation and treatment.”

NIGERIA🇳🇬 NATIONAL EXAMINATION UPDATE TODAY - 29TH JULY, 2020*

• WAEC - Will start on the 17th of Augus, 2020.

• NABTEB - Will start on the 21st September, 2020 and end on by 15th of October, 2020.

• NECO - Will start on the 5th October,2020 and end on 18th of November, 2020.

• BECE FOR JSS 3 - Will start on the 24th of August, 2020 and end on the 7th of September, 2020

• NCEE (PRIMARY SIX) - On Saturday, 17th October, 2020.

• NBAIS - Will commence on 23rd September, 2020 and end on 17th October, 2020.

*NOTE 1:* NECO Registration is ongoing, will end by the 10th of September, 2020 and there would be not extension for the registration

School Reopening: Parents rejects N25,000 COVID-19 test levy for students

Outrage erupted in Abeokuta, Ogun State as parents of students in private secondary schools in the state on Sunday protested against the payment of N25,000 as COVID-19 test charges by each student.

Students are billed to resume schools tomorrow ahead of their examinations.

The government had mandated each student to undergo a test as a precondition for resumption. The government said only students certified free of COVID-19 will be allowed into the school premises.

But parents alongside their wards in large numbers visited 54 gene COVID-19 Mobile Lab located within the state-owned MTR Specialist Hospital, Abeokuta, for COVID-19 test, only to be informed of the payment of N25,000 per student. The parents then became agitated and staged a protest against what they called monetisation of the test.

They also queried why the government would impose any levy on students of private schools while their counterparts in public schools were tested free, arguing that the disparity was against the electioneering manifesto that brought in the present administration of free education. The aggrieved parents also shut the gate of the hospital, as part of moves to demonstrate their grievances against the decision.

For more than six hours, they took over the premises and brought activities to a halt, preventing entry and exit into the hospital.

Speaking with newsmen, one of the parents, Dr. Kehinde Sanwo questioned why the government should discriminate between students in public and private schools, adding that they are all children of the state are should be treated equally.

Sanwo, who is the Vice-Chairman, Parent Teachers Association (PTA) of Taidob College, Asero, Abeokuta, said “The parents here are good citizens of Ogun State and are taxpayers. It is so disheartening that we are here at the MTR hospital, the venue for the COVID-19 test. “When we arrived we were told to pay N25,000. Whereas, some people who arrived earlier paid nothing. So, we don’t know where the decision came from. Some of us have more than two children.”

Speaking with newsmen at the venue of the test, Director of Public Health at the State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olukayode Soyinka said he was not aware of the N25,000 COVID-19 test payment on private schools students. He said COVID-19 test before now had been free, stressing that he was just instructed by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker to make himself available at the venue to provide a conducive environment for the students.

He, however, disclosed that the test was organised by the state government in conjunction with a private laboratory company, 54gene under Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) arrangement.

Speaking with Newsmen, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Communications, Remmy Hazzan denied what the parents called segregation, saying “It’s not segregation, but a show of magnanimity by the state government.” He said the parents are free to approach any certified COVID-19 Lab Centre to ensure their wards get tested and cleared free of the virus.

FG ROLLS OUT SCHEDULE FOR NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

The Federal Government has released a comprehensive schedule for various National Examinations for exit classes, spanning from 17th August to 18th November, 2020.

OFFICIAL: FG announces dates for NECO, NABTEB, others

The Federal Government on Wednesday released the timetable for all National Examinations for pupils in exit classes, beginning from 17 August to 18 November, 2020.

The government said the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) organised by the National Examination Council (NECO) for SS3 pupils will commence on October 5 and end on November 18, 2020.

It also said the National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB) examinations will start on September 21 and end on October 15, 2020.

The National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies, (NBAIS) examination will commence on September 23 and end on October 17, 2020, the government added.

The government directed all examination bodies in the country, including the West African Examinations Council to release details of their examination timetables in the next seven days.

The 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination would commence on August 17.

According to the timetable, registration for the NECO (SSCE), which is on-going, will end on the 10th of September, 2020 with no option of extension.

Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajuiba, announced the dates after series of meetings with Chief Executives of examination bodies in the country.

In attendance at Wednesday’s meeting were: Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Sonny Echono; Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede; and Registrar, National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Godswill Obioma.

Others are the Registrar, National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB), Prof. Ifeoma Isiugo-Abanihe; National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies, (NBAIS), Dr. Raji and the Acting Registrar of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr. J.O. Oke.

In a statement on Wednesday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education (FMoE), Ben Goong, the ministry said the the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into Unity Colleges will hold on October 17, 2020.

The ministry also said the Basic Education Certificate Examinations, (BECE) for JSS 3 pupils also conducted by NECO, will start on the 24 of August and end on the 7 of September, 2020.

The statement said it is compulsory for parents and pupils who will sit to for the national common entrance examination to wear face masks on the exam date, while also carrying along with them,alcohol-based sanitisers.

FG shouldn’t pay them until 2021’ — ASUU comes under fire over stance on school closure

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has come under fire on Twitter over its recommendation to the federal government to keep schools closed until 2021.

Schools across the country have been closed since March as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

But in a recent interview, Biodun Ogunyemi, ASUU president, urged the federal government to keep schools closed until proper precautionary measures are put in place.

“Look, Kenya has said they have closed all their schools till next year. They too have exams to write; safety first. If it means closing the schools until next year to safeguard the lives of Nigerian children and safeguard the health of all Nigerians, so be it,” he said.

His statement however didn’t go down well with a number of Nigerians who took to the microblogging platform to pour out their annoyance.

A segment of users also suggested that the government should stop paying their salaries until school reopens.

“ASUU is really enjoying this whole pandemic since they don’t want schools to open until 2021 they shouldn’t be paid their salaries until 2021 also. Allow these people to graduate now,” a Twitter user said.

“ASUU is always BAD NEWS, they are either on strike or threatening to commence. They don’t like to work, and gladly for them, they find an excuse in COVID 19. Can ASUU please tell us what will happen in 2021. Are they developing a vaccine? Impossible,” another user said.

Here is what some Nigerians had to say:

ASUU is always BAD NEWS, they are either on strike or threatening to commence. They don’t like to work, and gladly for them, they find an excuse in Covid 19. Can ASUU please tell us what will happen in 2021. Are they developing vaccine? Impossible!

— Dr. John Udofa () July 19, 2020

ASUU is really enjoying this whole pandemic, since they don’t want schools to open until 2021 they shouldn’t be paid their salaries until 2021 also. Allow these people graduate now🙄

— Tebi🦋 () July 19, 2020

Dear ASUU and FG of Nigeria, if you can't reopen school for everyone, please reopen school for those in final year only. Many are almost done with their projects.

— Man Tonai (O.D.) () July 19, 2020

ASUU doesn't want Schools to resume because they are being paid.
Government teachers doesn't want schools to resume because they also get paid.
The heart of men are evil.
We have private school teachers who don't get paid because they aren't teaching.
There is God oh…

— UNCLE MAAZI () July 19, 2020

This Asuu statement just clarifies the idea that these guys in charge of the edu sector have no Systematics on how to run the sector. They are so devoid of critical thinking, permutative and logical reasonings.

— Lummy Dee () July 19, 2020

But low-key ASUU said if the Government won't make schools as save as possible, Schools shouldn't open, which is valid.

But me I still want them to stop their salaries Sha, so they'd atleast push the Govt to rapidly make Schools safe for opening.

Because if not now, then when?

— Baba Oja M.D () July 19, 2020

ASUU members are the laziest people on earth. They enjoy pay without work. Had it been they’re not been paid, they won’t have said this nonsense.

— Yuzarsif👑 () July 19, 2020

Anybody that tells you ASUU cares about the students is simply taking you for a fool. They only care about themselves and themselves alone, If the government said no pay till school resumes. You’d be surprise at how much they’ll push for resumption than any student in Nigeria

— Your biological brother….. () July 19, 2020

If ASUU & ASUP are urging the FG not to reopening schools till 2021, then we students are advising Government to discontinue paying these bodies their salaries and allowance till students resume back to school. pic.twitter.com/t3Iyjlq1fL

— I am Philemon () July 19, 2020

ASUU doesn't have the good of the children/students at heart either. Public sympathy just favors them right now.

— Olaniyi Ayodele 💡 () July 19, 2020

Since ASUU president wants school to still be shut… Then all lecturers shouldn’t be paid… I see no reason why they should still ve paid for sitting at home.The same students his protecting go to market, church, mosque and all this places are crowded.

— Nnaji Prince Chidiebube () July 19, 2020

Let’s not even go as far as expecting research for a vaccine. Can ASUU tell us how it intends to ensure students learn in 2020? What of e-learning?
It is sad, strange, how ASUU has decoupled the struggle for academic staff welfare from their mission to educate Nigerian students.

— Ijeoma Nwagwu () July 19, 2020

When they say "Nigerians don't read" it's the truth, most people are just yarning dust about the ASUU statement just from reading the headline. Read the article and you will understand that what they are saying makes sense

— °♥Capricorn♥° () July 19, 2020

Asuu is fighting a just cause that would benefit not only the students but the country at large. Unfortunately, most of the comments here clearly shows that most people DO NOT READ. They are not aware of the cause of the strike and yet they make all sorts of unnecessary comments

— ECHECHE ONUH () July 19, 2020

Your FG that cancelled WAEC, when it's even easier to find a way for the students to write their exams is the one that will provide facilities for universities to open safely?
But my people think ASUU is their problem.
ASUU is fuvking right no adequate measures no opening school

— Accessory Expert () July 19, 2020

I want to go to school and graduate kia kia but not at the expense of my life.
Not because I don't want to miss a year all my parents have spent on me bear no fruits.
If the adequate guidelines and facilities to curb the virus aren't in place then f**k school.
ASUU is right.

— Accessory Expert () July 19, 2020

In other develped countries, their correspondent ASUU are fighting to discover the cure for Corona Virus, but here in Nigeria, they’re fighting the reopening of schools, They have Professors in All field of medicine😒💔

— Future President⏱ () July 19, 2020

The way ASUU president keep referring Nigerian students as “Our Children” Can somebody let him know we are not related to him by blood😒

— Dare🥺😹 () July 19, 2020

Now that ASUU wants university closed till 2021, hope their salaries will also be stopped? After all, you can't be paid for not teaching! Curiously musing

— Salma Kwana Casain () July 19, 2020

So Asuu wants us to resume next year. That means automatic carryover for everyone.. Wild!!

I am Philemon on Twitter “If ASUU & ASUP are urging the FG not to reopening schools till 2021, then we students are advising Government to discontinue paying these bodies their salaries and allowance till students resume back to school. ”

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Glimmer of hope as ASUU and FG
reach an agreement after meeting
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- There might be some hope for Nigerian students
affected by the recent ASUU strike action
- Following a meeting with the federal government, the
union has agreed to an audit of earlier funds
- They also agreed on monthly remittances during the
period of the audit
The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of
Universities (ASUU) met with the Minister of Labour
and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige in Abuja on
August 15.
According to NAN, the meeting held at the Minister’s
Conference Room, Ministry of Labour in Abuja.
At the end of the meeting they had taken significant
steps toward the resolution of the issues raised by
ASUU.
Mr Samuel Olowookere, the Deputy Director, Press,
Ministry of Labour, said that during the meeting they
agreed on the forensic audit of the sum of N30 billion
earlier given to the ASUU in 2010.
READ ALSO: Mixed reactions greet ASUU strike as
Nigerians express frustration at school closure
Also they further agreed on monthly remittances to
ASUU, while the audit is in progress. Senator Ngige
also assured members of ASUU and Nigerians that
government is already at work to resolve all
outstanding issues in line with the present
administration’s commitment to prevent disruption of
academic calendar in universities.