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The Federal Government on Wednesday says this year’s National Common Entrance Examination organised by the National Examination Council will hold on October 17. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Ben Goong. In the statement titled, ‘FG Rolls Out Schedule For National Examination’, the ministry added that the Basic …

The Federal Government on Wednesday says this year’s Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations organised by the National Examination Council will start October 5 and end November 18. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Ben Goong. In the statement titled, ‘FG Rolls Out Schedule For National Examination’, the ministry …

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, exams for Senior Secondary School 3 (WASSCE) will start on August 17, according to a comprehensive schedule for various national examinations for exit classes spanning August 17 to November 18, 2020, as released by the Federal Government. Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajuiba, who made the announcement on Wednesday in Abuja after series of meetings with …

TOPSFIELD, MA — The 2020 Topsfield Fair has been canceled, marking just the third time in the fair’s history it will not be held. The Essex Agricultural Society, the fair’s organizer, said Wednesday it was canceling the 2020 Topsfield Fair over coronavirus concerns. The decision comes a month after organizers said they were still moving forward with plans for the 2020 fair, …

BOSTON — Juneteenth, the day marking the end of slavery in America, is now a state holiday in Massachusetts. Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday signed a $1.1 billion COVID-19 spending bill that included an amendment marking June 19 a state holiday. The amendment was added by Rep. Bud Williams (D-Springfield). The designation means employees must receive holiday pay and cannot …

…says 30 % reduction will not affect workers’ salary, pensions Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has signed the Revised 2020 Appropriation Bill into law with a pledge to make necessary sacrifices to ensure the sustenance of critical sectors of the state’s economy amid disruptions caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (middle) signing the …

An independent panel of experts, headed by former Irish president Mary Robinson, has cleared the beleaguered leader of the African Bank of Development (AfDB) of corruption, according to a report obtained by AFP. Akinwumi Adesina, 60, a charismatic speaker known for his elegant suits and bow ties, became the first Nigerian to helm the AfDB in 2015 — but a …

PEABODY, MA — Peabody Public Schools could reopen for all students with a three-foot social distancing requirement but would likely have to switch to a hybrid model if the state requires schools follow the Centers For Disease Control’s recommendation of six feet, new Superintendent Josh Vadala told the school committee Friday. The school committee approved Vadala’s request to hire a …

Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has expressed optimism that Nigerians and indeed all people around the world will survive the despair, pain and other consequences associated with COVID-19 pandemi.The Vice President gave the assurance in a message sent to the 11th Synod of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Abuja Diocese, themed: Building a Sure Foundation, against the backdrop …

As part of measures to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and safeguard the wellbeing of Edo people, the state government has intensified Active Case Search (ACS) activities in Edo, testing over 9626 residents and decontaminating homes and offices of about 2167 confirmed cases in the state. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, noted that there is still poor compliance …