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A total of 70,603 candidates, on Saturday, sat for the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination, NCEE, conducted by the National Examinations Council, NECO, into the 110 Unity Colleges nationwide.

This year’s figure is slightly below the 72,000 candidates who sat for the exam in 2023.

The Registrar of NECO, Prof Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this while monitoring the exercise on Saturday, at Model Secondary School, Maitama and Government Day Secondary School, Wuse 2 Abuja.

Wushishi said the examination was conducted in 599 centres across the country.

While giving a breakdown of candidates’ participation by gender, he said, “33,335 males ed for the 2024 NCEE, while 37,268 females ed for the exercise totalling 70,603.”

He lamented that the 2024 registration was lower than that of 2023 which had 34,064 males and 38,801 females, totalling 72,865.

Data released by the council showed that Lagos came top with the highest number of candidates, totalling 17,751, while FCT came second with 10,209 candidates and Anambra in third place with 4,972 candidates.

Bayelsa, Borno and Gombe had the least number of candidates participating in the exercise, after ing only 133, 138 and 174 candidates respectively.

The NECO boss attributed the low registration in 2024 to economic factors as the exam body had slightly raised the registration fee and parents, who are grappling with the effect of the economy, were responsible for sponsoring candidates at this level.

“For the males and females, last year’s registration was higher than this year’s registration this could be attributed to so many factors; economic factor is the most prevalent factor that maybe could hinder this large registration,” he said.

Wushishi also refuted claims of NECO ing underage children for the National Common Entrance Examination, clarifying that students participating in the examination were either 10 years old or left with a month or two to be 10.

On her part, the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Education, Didi Walson-Jack, who gave a general assessment of the conduct of the exercise, expressed satisfaction with what NECO has put in place to ensure a smooth and seamless exercise.

Walson-Jack disclosed that there were 55 centres writing the NCE in the FCT, stating that everything went on smoothly and students were placed in conducive examination halls to sit for the exercise.

Also speaking, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Education, Basic and Secondary, Lawal Adamu, said he rolled out NECO and JAMB sponsorship in the state and contributed over N250 million for parents to be able to pay for NECO and JAMB examinations.

Adamu, who also called on National Assembly to provide an educational foundation for every child in their constituencies, lauded NECO for the smooth conduct of the exercise.

https://lastesttrend.com.ng/over-70000-candidates-sit-for-2024-common-entrance-exams-into-unity-schools/

A Nigerian Youth Corps member openly shared his disappointment while presenting 'Masterpiece Innovation School,' the institution where he was assigned for his Primary Place of Assignment (PPA) by NYSC.

In a recent video shared on a popular social media platform, he lamented the busy appearance of the school grounds, with all buildings appearing abandoned.

In the video, he can be heard venting his frustration at being assigned to the school, whose name was prominently displayed on a signpost.

The footage revealed a bushy environment and deserted buildings, devoid of any students or activity.

His revelation about his PPA and the condition of the school sparked reactions from many social media s, who flooded the comment section with their thoughts.

The video has caused a stir online. See some reactions below:

julies_bonnet: “My brother return house ooo,the environment looks haunted.”

Kilah: “I know this place😆. Otan ile in obokun local govt, Osun State.”

amakaifezue: “Be innovative brother.. Get clearance from the community, clear the grass, plant yam and cassava. make money plus ur allowee.”

Eunice: “arrange a place where you can be teaching the children this is raining season look for a very big portion of land and farm.”

sommy482: “But e get some kind place them no suppose post person I swear,,NYSC suppose end for camp.”

Ogunnika Abosede RoyalPriesthood: “You can build them classrooms as your personal projects.”

COSYPLUG INTERIORS: “My brother just go clear a big portion of that masterpiece of land and plant yam.. Be innovative!.”

Abubakar Addu’a: “They want you to be innovative. Try transform the environment into a tourist site or start your yam or cassava cultivation.“

💫❤️: “Na why dem call am innovation school, just begin the renovation immediately.”

Chinny🥰: “U came early nhhh haa😂, come around 10pm u go see ur students, time still Dey.”

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A Niger State-born popular Islamic cleric Abdullateef Aliyu Maiyaki, popularly known as Mufti Yaks has died at age 20.

According to reports, Mufti Yaks who is also a well-known motivational speaker died early hours of today, Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the National Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness.

Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami who confirmed the development on his Facebook page expressed his sadness over the demise of the cleric, who he described as his son.

He said; “Inna lil Laahi wa inna ilaiHi Raajiun! Just heard that our beloved son, Abdullateef Aliyu Maitaki, popularly known as MUFTI YAKS ed away. What a great loss! Janaza by 10 am at Justice Maiyaki’s residence Dutsen Kura Gwari, Minnah. May the Almighty Allah it him into Jannatul Firdaus”.

I’m saddened by the news of the death of the young Abdul Latif Miyaki Mufti Yaks this morning. He was a very talented young lad trying to spread goodness. May Allah Almighty forgive him, accept his good deeds, and grant him the highest ranks of Paradise. Aameen

Born in 2004, the late Mufti Yaks as a motivational speaker was known for promoting peace through his teaching. His efforts and contributions were said to have touched many lives and left a lasting impact.

The information on his website reads “Mufti Yaks is a motivational and inspirational speaker. He was born and raised in Nigeria. He goes around promoting the message of peace. He tries to explain and make people understand the problems of communities and different societies across the globe and how those problems can be solved”.

“He is very ionate about kids and children who find themselves in homes where there is no love and good family relationship. He was granted an award for being an exemplary inspirational speaker”.

Ismail ibn Musa Menk, the Zimbabwean Islamic speaker who is said to be the role model of the late Mufti Yaks has paid his last respects praying that God should grant him eternal rest.

“I’m saddened by the news of the death of the young Abdul Latif Miyaki Mufti Yaks this morning. He was a very talented young lad trying to spread goodness. May Allah Almighty forgive him, accept his good deeds, and grant him the highest ranks of Paradise. Aameen,” he wrote on his Facebook page.

https://lastesttrend.com.ng/breaking-popular-islamic-cleric-mufti-yaks-dies-at-20-in-abuja/

Unemployment: Nigerian Graduate Becomes Akara Seller After 4 Years in University (Video)

A Nigerian graduate has shared his story after becoming an akara seller due to unemployment.

According to him, after spending 4 years in university, he started selling akara to survive due to his inability to find employment.

He took to Tiktok to share his video.

The caption reads:

“After 4 years in university, this is where I find myself. Problem solved.”

See some reactions below:

kaffysweet16: “Morning bro, how do you cope when it’s raining, pls how much does it cost to set a shade, I really want to help maybe people can me to you bro.”

monsurattitilayo31: “I just love people who believe in themselves nobody should define your success even if you are from rich background I love your courage bro.”

cornexdesign: “bro try add bread and if possible a show glass.”

❤️‍🩹 Bigg Sharli 🇳🇬+🇬🇭: “my brother no business is small as far as what you are doing sure for you you don’t have to be ashamed.”

bgdesign07: “Ur woman will be so lucky to have u 🥰💯may God continue to bless u more n more amen.”

abdulwahababdulmu42: “everybody get it own story，we na bola thank god we re recongnised now as waste pickers/urban miners.”

Mimi baby love💗💕💖💝: “There is a reason for everything we are doing in this life , keep it up , may God weep away ur tears 😭 and put smile on ur face.”

BEN BLACK: “God bless you my man…after all u no dey beg to eat….God be with you.”

Princess Ashake👸👸👸: “I never see where citizens de suffer like Afrika citizens in other countries… make God give us a visionary leaders 🙏🙏🙏🙏. God bless you dear brother it’s better.”

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The sum of ₦3.8 billion has been allocated by the Tinubu-led Federal government to stranded Nigerian scholars in foreign countries.

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, shared this information on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on TETFund.

He mentioned that the fund has provided to 1,500 scholars, totalling ₦3.8 billion in funding.

In response to the reported delay in scholarship payments, Echono clarified that the recent spike in foreign exchange rates has raised concerns among scholars from various countries, including the United Kingdom and Malaysia.

Echono confirmed that these concerns had been communicated to the National Assembly, the Presidential Villa, the Ministry of Education, and even TETFund.

“We were happy that the response was very positive and that was why we were able to secure the President’s approval and do what we called the bail out or assistance.

“We did observe that part of the challenge.

“In the past, each time we send funding for the institutions, we send money directly to the schools and it is the responsibility of the institutions to now remit to the students.

“However, for illegitimate and legitimate reasons, many of the institutions came back to us and complained that it takes a whole lot of time to process the transfers to central bank.

“But we now pay directly to the institution as part of our intervention,” he said.

Echono disclosed that Nigeria’s performance in research grants has improved, moving from 9th to 7th place in Africa.

https://lastesttrend.com.ng/fg-releases-%e2%82%a63-8-billion-to--nigerian-students-stranded-abroad/

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Which school is that, i am working with MDX for my own refund

Malaysian Consumtum

Mine is since January

After visa rejection since January
School didn't refund my tuition deposit

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Gunmen have reportedly abducted an undisclosed number of schoolchildren in Emure Local Government Area of Ekiti State.

According to a post by Ekititrends on its X on Tuesday, the incident involved students from Apostolic Faith School.

They were reportedly kidnapped on Monday evening while traveling from Emure Ekiti to Eporo Ekiti on their school bus.

On Monday, two traditional rulers in Ekiti State were reportedly killed by gunmen.

The incident occurred between Oke-Ako and Ipao-Ekiti in Ajoni Local Government Area.

The victims, identified as the Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area and the Elesun of Esun Ekiti in Ajoni, Ikole Local Government Area, were attacked while returning from a meeting.


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Hilariousthiago:
they don't even take study visa application from Nigeria anymore. That dude has probably applied from early last year.

Yes

Last year February

U.S reject my student visa twice in 2022

Mauritius finally reject my student visa today
Canada hold my visa since November

What did i do for this people o

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