NECO: Candidates to pay N50,000 for certificate reprint

The National Examinations Council, NECO, says its candidates would henceforth pay the sum of N50,000 as a fee for the reprinting of certificates.

NECO Registrar, Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this in a statement in Minna, Niger State.

“The N50,000 fee for certificate reprints is subject to periodic review, he emphasised.

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The council further said requests for reprints, “will only be accepted within one year of the original certificate issuance. After this period, the council will no longer entertain such requests.”

In addition to the reprinting policy, NECO has set a one-month deadline for candidates to submit requests for the correction of results.

NECO: Candidates to pay N50,000 for certificate reprint

30 lecturers resign from Nigerian university over poor pay

Over 30 lecturers, all members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), have resigned from Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Bauchi State, citing inadequate remuneration as a key factor.

This information was revealed by Namo Timothy, the Zonal Coordinator of ASUU Bauchi Zone, during a press conference held on Friday at the university’s Yuli Campus.

Timothy expressed concern over the state-owned institution, warning that it is facing severe challenges due to mismanagement and neglect of the university’s affairs, particularly the welfare of its staff.

He urged the Bauchi State government to declare a state of emergency in the university to address years of poor administration.

“Until and unless this is done, the ASUU branch zone can no longer guarantee industrial harmony between members of the ASUU SAZU branch and the university administration,” he stated.

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He further noted that efforts to resolve the issues through communication with key stakeholders had yielded no results.

Timothy also raised alarms over the lack of pension and death benefit schemes for ASUU members at SAZU, something he noted is standard in other public institutions across Nigeria.

He pointed out that the university administration owes its lecturers over ₦650 million in Earned Academic Allowance and Excess Workload Allowance dating back to 2012.

Additionally, Timothy criticized the appointment of a Higher National Diploma (HND) holder as the university’s bursar, despite the university’s policy that only candidates with at least a first degree qualify for the position. “This has not only dampened the morale of our members in the university but forced many, including 30 trained PhD holders, to resign and migrate to other institutions where their future is secured,” he added.

The ASUU Coordinator called on both the Bauchi State government and the university administration to implement a comprehensive exit policy that includes pension and death benefits for staff.

30 lecturers resign from Nigerian university over poor pay

30 dead, 326 houses, 800,000 farmlands destroyed in Kebbi flood

Kebbi State is facing a devastating crisis due to perennial flash floods that have claimed at least 30 lives, destroyed over 800,000 rice and crop farmlands, and washed away more than 326 houses.

The state’s Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed, made this dire situation public during a press conference in Birnin Kebbi.

The floods have affected 16 local government areas, forcing households to seek refuge in makeshift camps and schools.

The state government has temporarily relocated them with relief materials to mitigate their losses and suffering.

However, Ahmed warned that without swift national and international intervention, the state’s food supply will be severely impacted, potentially leading to acute food shortages across the country.

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To combat the disaster, the government has activated an emergency flood defense mechanism to ensure quick responses to floods.

Additionally, they plan to work with traditional rulers to educate people about the risks of building on waterways and blocking drainages. If necessary, the government will relocate households that refuse to comply to safer areas.

Kebbi State’s geography, with its extensive flood plains and river valleys, makes it prone to flooding. The state’s economy, heavily reliant on agriculture, is particularly vulnerable to these disasters ². The government’s call for aid is critical to preventing further devastation and ensuring the well-being of its citizens.

Key Impacts of the Floods:

– Lives Lost: At least 30 people have died due to the floods.

30 dead, 326 houses, 800,000 farmlands destroyed in Kebbi flood