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NECO Gives Real Reason They Can’t Migrate To CBT—-During an interactive session with journalists in Abuja, the Registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, shed light on the council’s stance regarding the migration from paper-based to Computer-Based Test (CBT) examinations.

Addressing the complexity of NECO’s examinations, Prof. Wushishi emphasized that the transition to CBT cannot be immediate due to the intricate nature of the assessments conducted by the council. Unlike other examination bodies like JAMB, NECO examines candidates across a vast array of subject areas, presenting a unique challenge in adopting CBT seamlessly.

With close to 1.5 million candidates examined annually in 76 different subjects and over 150 papers, the scale and diversity of NECO’s examinations necessitate a gradual approach towards embracing CBT. While international institutions such as Lead University and Birmingham City University in the U.K. have recognized and accepted NECO results, affirming its credibility, the council remains cautious about rushing into CBT implementation.

Prof. Wushishi highlighted potential starting points for transitioning to CBT, such as the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), which is predominantly multiple-choice based. However, he stressed the importance of meticulous planning and consideration of various factors before embarking on such a significant shift in examination methodology.

Regarding the prevention of examination malpractices, particularly in the upcoming Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal, Prof. Wushishi assured the public of NECO’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of its assessments. Advanced identity verification measures and surveillance of potential phishing sites have been implemented to mitigate the risk of leaks or malpractices during examinations.

Reflecting on NECO’s milestones over its 25-year history, Prof. Wushishi highlighted the council’s significant contributions to Nigerian education. With over 34 million youths examined and continuous efforts to enhance examination processes through nationwide reforms and policy initiatives, NECO remains dedicated to fulfilling its mandate of ensuring credible and reliable assessments for Nigerian students.

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Fintiri Endorse Prof. Clement Appointment As Adamawa Vasity Vice Chancellor

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Fintiri Endorse Prof. Clement Appointment As Adamawa Vasity Vice Chancellor—-Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has endorse the appointment of Prof. Augustine Clement as considerable Vice Chancellor of  Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi.

Prof. Maxwell Gidado, Pro-chancellor and Chairman Governing Council, disclosed this  during a news briefing in Yola on Tuesday,

He explained that , the appointment followed the recommendation of  the Joint council and senate selection board which interviewed 23 applicants for the post.

Gidado said, the appointment would take effect from Wednesday  February 5, 2025.

“Prof. Augustine Clement is a distinguished scholar of Monogastric Animal Nutrition in the Department of Animal Production.

“He served the University for over a decade of dedicated service in Teaching, Research and Community Service.

“Prior to this appointment, he was the Director, Interim Joint Matriculation Board  (IJMB) and Remedial Studies and had held several Academic and Administrative positions in the University” he said.

In his acceptance speech, Prof. Clement expressed gratitude for the appointment and pledged to collaborate with the management and council to develop the University.

He revealed plans to introduce Medical Courses  to adress manpower shortage in the state’s health sector  .

The VC also pledged to work in alignment with government policies on food security and implement solar energy solutions to tackle power supply challenges.

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ASUU Urges NASS To Protect TETFUND From Abrogation Under Proposed Tax Reform Bill

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ASUU Urges NASS To Protect TETFUND From Abrogation Under Proposed Tax Reform Bill—-The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the National Assembly (NASS) to protect the Tertiary Education Trust (TETFUND) from being abrogated under the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024.

Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, the President of ASUU, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

Osodeke said that the proposed bill was worrisome and also posed potential danger to the Tertiary Education Trust (TETFUND).

“ASUU has observed with keen interest the ongoing debate on the review of the tax system in the country under a proposed bill tagged, Nigeria Tax Bill, 2024.

“This is currently before the National Assembly. Arising from the tax bill is the proposed abrogation of the education tax.

“ASUU is alarmed by this dangerous and unpatriotic aspect of the proposed new tax regime,” he said.

According to Osodeke, the bill proposed that education tax, called development levy, used to bankroll TETFund’s programmes should be ceded to the newly established Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

“TETFund will also receive 66.7 per cent in 2027, 2028 and 2029 years of assessment but zero per cent in 2030 year of assessment and thereafter,”he said.

He said that the far-reaching consequence of the new tax system is that from 2030, all funds generated from the development levy would be passed to NELFUND.

He said that ASUU found the development not only worrisome but also inimical to the national development objective due to the potential danger to the survival of TETFund.

Osodeke said that TETFund has been viewed as the backbone for infrastructural development, postgraduate training and research capacity building in Nigeria’s public tertiary institutions in the
last 15 years.

He said that ASUU had resolved not to stand by and watch the denigration or obliteration of TETfund which represents a positive testament to its constructive engagements with Nigerian governments since 1992.

“It is our considered view that abrogating the TETFund Act 2011, by design or default, will be a great disservice not just to education but to Nigeria as a nation.

“As a result, ASUU is urging members of the National Assembly to do all within their capacity to protect TETFund from being abrogated under the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, ”he said.

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