Education
How to check the 2024 NECO results through the online portal, SMS
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the release of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results, which followed the completion of the marking exercise conducted from Monday, 19th August to Sunday, 8th September 2024.
The results were announced by NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, at the council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State, on Thursday.
The examination was held from Wednesday, 19th June to Friday, 26th July 2024, with over 1.3 million candidates sitting for the exam across Nigeria. The marking process was completed in less than a month, enabling the timely release of results.
Wushishi revealed that 1,376,436 candidates sat for the examination, with the results being made available about two months after the final exam. A total of 8,407 candidates were caught engaging in unethical practices. This marks a significant reduction compared to the 12,030 cases recorded in the 2023 examination.
Candidates can now check their results online through the NECO official website or via SMS. The online results system www.results.neco.gov.ng, allows for easy viewing of examination outcomes.
Ensure you have your NECO examination number, the examination year, a valid email address, and a NECO result checking token
To buy a NECO Result Checking Token(scratch card) Visit the NECO Results website at https://result.neco.gov.ng. If you have an account, log in if not register by providing your details and select ‘Purchase Token’.
How to check the 2024 SSCE results through the online portal
- Visit the NECO result-checking portal at https://results.neco.gov.ng/
- Select your examination year as “2024” and choose the type (SSCE Internal, SSCE External, BECE, NCEE, or GIFTED).
- Enter the token sent to the mobile number you provided during registration.
- Enter your registration number.
- Click on the “Check my result” button.
How to check your 2024 NECO result via text message (SMS)
On your phone, type NECOExamNoPIN*ExamYear (without spaces). For example, if your exam number is 12345678AB, your PIN is 6864123459678, and you’re checking the 2024 result, your message should look like this:
NECO12345678AB6864123459678*2024
Send the message to the official NECO result-checking SMS number.
You will receive a text message containing your result.
Important Notes:
You can buy result token can also be bought from any accredited vendor.
Double-check that all information is typed correctly and that the message is sent to the official SMS number.
If you don’t receive your result after a few minutes, try sending the message again.
For any issues with checking your result, contact NECO customer support.
Education
Alumni reject planned renaming of UniAbuja after Gowon
The University of Abuja’s Alumni Association has rejected the federal government’s plan to rename the institution after former Nigerian head of state Yakubu Gowon.
Earlier, the federal executive council approved the renaming of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) to Yakubu Gowon University.
The move, the council said, is in honour of Gowon under whose leadership Nigeria fought against secessionism in 1967.
In a statement, the UNiAbuja alumni association described the move to rename the institution as “a right step in the wrong direction”.
It cited concerns about the destruction of the university’s legacy, the financial costs, and logistical challenges.
While acknowledging Gowon’s contributions to national unity, the alumni argued that renaming the university would undermine its branding efforts, complicate administrative processes, and diminish its accumulated prestige.
The association proposed alternative ways to honour Gowon, such as renaming Eagle Square after him or establishing a new institution or research centre in his name.
Students at the University of Abuja have also voiced their opposition, staging a peaceful protest and launching an online petition that has garnered thousands of signatures.
The alumni association has submitted letters to President Bola Tinubu, the leadership of the national assembly, the minister of education, and the executive secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) to express their opposition and propose alternative solutions.
The association emphasised that the name “University of Abuja” reflects the institution’s geographical and national identity, symbolising the convergence of Nigeria’s diverse cultures and histories.
The alumni urged the government to focus on strengthening the university rather than renaming it, warning that the move could erode the sense of pride and identity among alumni, students, and staff.
The association also criticised the lack of consultation and public involvement in the decision-making process, describing it as a “top-down imposition”.
Education
Governor Abba Yusuf donates N2m to islamic school
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has donated N2 million to Mu’assasatu Balarabe Bello Hamza Islamic School, located on Sokoto Road in the state capital.
The donation was announced during the Qur’anic graduation ceremony of 13 students held on Sunday at the school premises.
Represented by the Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Makoda, the governor highlighted the significance of learning the Holy Qur’an and applying its teachings in daily life.
He congratulated the graduating students, their parents, and teachers on the milestone and encouraged them to expand their knowledge beyond religious studies.
A press statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment at Kano Government House, Usman Gwadabe, revealed that certificates were presented to the 13 graduates during the event.
Speaking at the occasion, the Head Teacher, Mallam Jamilu Yusha’u, stated, “The school was named after the late Balarabe Bello Hamza, who established the school for special extra lessons for children during the holidays.”
However, he prayed to the Almighty Allah to forgive him and reward him for the good work he did for the benefit of humanity.
In his remarks, the Director-General of Protocol, Kano Government House, Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim Rogo, who delivered the vote of thanks on behalf of the parents and the school authorities appreciated Yusuf’s good gesture for the “donations and for his administration’s readiness toward improving the educational sector in the state.”
Education
UNIOSUN mandates new students to apply for student loan
The Vice-Chancellor, Osun State University, Professor Clement Adebooye, has mandated the institution’s fresh students to apply for Federal Government student loan anchored by the National Education Loan Fund, NELFUND.
This is as he disclosed that the university could only admit 11,000 students out of the 30,000 that applied for the 2024 academic session.
Speaking at the 18th Matriculation ceremony held at the Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium at the main campus in Osogbo on Friday, he assured the newly admitted students of the timely completion of their courses of study.
He disclosed that the FG loan scheme would make learning easy for the new students due to the ongoing economic crisis in the country; hence, new students must apply for the loan.
His words, “I must also seize this opportunity to announce to you the opportunity for student loans provided by the Federal Government through NELFUND. As this is an intervention to cushion the effect of economic hardship on students, the management of this institution has decided that every new student must apply and access it to further make student life easy for you”.
He charged the newly admitted students to work tirelessly to achieve academic progression, saying they are among the few lucky ones to gain admission.
“It will interest you all to note that well over 30,000 candidates applied for admission into the university this year. Of this lot, we are only able to admit 11,000 (approximately one-third) into the various academic programmes across colleges and campuses. Though this means you are among the very lucky few admitted, it also shows you have all it takes to be undergraduates in any Nigerian university.
“But then, you all have to note for your all-time guidance that it is not everyone that starts any race that usually completes the race. The race in this context is competence building and knowledge acquisition, which come with regular lectures, assignments, tests, examinations, and character moulding all through your residency here.
“In this esteemed institution, we uphold the values of integrity, discipline, and moral uprightness. Social vices such as examination malpractice, cultism, indecent dressing, drug abuse, sexual harassment, and truancy are strongly condemned,” he added.
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