Education

Learn Africa honours top three 2023 NECO students with over N2m

Published

1 year ago

June 11, 2024

To recognise academic brilliance, reward outstanding students, and encourage healthy competition, the Learn Africa Education Development Foundation has compensated the top three outstanding students in the 2023 National Examination Council (NECO) with over N2 million.

Emeke Iwerebon, the chairman of Learn Africa Plc in his speech during the 2024 Learn Africa-NECO Excellence Awards said the company’s unwavering commitment to academic brilliance gave rise to establishing the award as part of its corporate social responsibility drive.

According to Iwerebon, the 2024 edition of the award is the sixth in the series though it started 12 years ago. The company which was formerly known as Longman Plc honoured the three national outstanding candidates in the 2023 June/July NECO examination.

Okafor Christian, a former student of Saint Paul’s Academy in Jos, Plateau State received the sum of N1 million as the best student, while Benson Ifebube from Renaissance Garden Secondary School in Ago-Okota in Lagos State came second with prize money of N750,000, and Taleatu Oluwatimilehin from Oritamefa Baptist Model School in Ibadan, Oyo State got N500,000 as third best.

Education

68 inmates in Kano pass 2025 NECO exam

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8 hours ago

September 22, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The Nigerian Correctional Service in Kano State has announced that 68 inmates successfully passed the 2025 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by NECO.

In a statement released by the Service, the inmates described the achievement as life-changing. They said it gives them a chance to rebuild their lives and hope for a better future.

According to the Correctional Service, the success was made possible with the support of the Kano State Government, which sponsored the educational programs for the inmates.

“This initiative is in line with the Nigerian Correctional Service Act of 2019, which focuses on reformation and rehabilitation of inmates through education and vocational training,” the statement read.

The Kano State Government also reaffirmed its commitment to providing educational opportunities for inmates so they can return to society as responsible citizens.

Officials noted that this effort is part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, which aims to improve the lives of all Nigerians, including those serving prison terms.

Education

UNILAG faculty president drowns in Lagos beach

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12 hours ago

September 22, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The University of Lagos, UNILAG, has been thrown into deep mourning following the untimely death of Balogun Damilola, the President of the Faculty of Education.

According to multiple social media reports, the tragedy occurred on Saturday, September 20, 2025, when Damilola was swept away by a strong wave during a beach outing in Lagos.

Witnesses said the student leader, popularly known as Ayanfe Eledumare, was attempting a backflip near the shoreline while recording a video when he was suddenly pulled into the sea. Efforts to save him reportedly failed, and his body was discovered the following morning at Museyo Beach, Ibeju-Lekki, about two kilometres from where the incident took place.

The devastating news has triggered an outpouring of grief across the UNILAG community, with students and friends paying tribute to Damilola’s vibrant personality and promising leadership.

He had only recently assumed office as Faculty President after serving as Vice President the previous year.
One of his close associates and former roommate, identified on X as Doyindoski, wrote: “He was my roommate. Always brought Lacoco and the likes to the room. A real vibe, man. And bro just became the President of his faculty… RIP Balogun Damilola.”

As of Monday afternoon, the university authorities and local security agencies were yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident.

Education

SEE DOCUMENTS: IMO STATE GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE IMO STATE UNIVERSAL EDUCATION BOARD COMMENCES PUBLICATION OF PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS’ NAMES. [SEE FULL LIST FOR ISIALA MBANO LGA]

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17 hours ago

September 22, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
22- SEPT- 2025

The Imo State Government, through the Imo State Universal Education Board has officially released the names of prospective teachers who have been shortlisted for employment consideration after completion of upcoming mandatory training exercise.

This development follows the oral directives of the Governor, conveyed through the Honourable Commissioner for Primary and Secondary Education, Prof. B. T. O. Ikegwuoha, to the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Declan Emelumba, mandating the immediate publication of the names.

In compliance with this directive, the Ministry of Information has facilitated the successful publication of shortlisted names commencing with Isiala Mbano LGA in the Statesman Newspaper. This publication serves as the official notification to all candidates whose names appear on the list.

Notably, all listed candidates are required to report to the Benjamin Uwajumogu College of Education, Ihitte Uboma, beginning from Wednesday, September 24, 2025, by 10:00 AM daily for one week, to undergo accreditation and briefing in preparation for a 6-week intensive training program.

Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be duly considered for formal employment as teachers across primary and secondary schools in the state.