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Nigeria Unveils Learning Assessment to Measure Numeracy, Cognitive Skills

Voice of Nigeria

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July 4, 2026

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The Nigerian Government has stepped up efforts to tackle learning crisis by conducting a nationwide learning assessment aimed at measuring pupils’ literacy, numeracy, and cognitive skills. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, declared that the exercise will provide the data needed to reform the country’s education system. Alausa spoke in Abuja on Friday after [] The post Nigeria Unveils Learning Assessment to Measure Numeracy, Cognitive Skills appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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Voice of Nigeria

lean right

· Jun 25, 2026

NECO Releases 2026 BECE Results

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with a total of 186,291 candidates participating in the examination nationwide. Director of Information, Azeez Sani, in a statement that he signed, said candidates registered for 12 subjects and were drawn from the 36 states of the federation, [] The post NECO Releases 2026 BECE Results appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Guineematin.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

CEE 2026 : un taux de réussite de 51,04 % dans la préfecture de Tougué

Plus de la moitié des candidats ont décroché leur certificat de fin d’études élémentaires (CEE) dans la préfecture de Tougué. C’est ce qui ressort des résultats publiés dans la soirée du 6 juillet 2026 par le ministère en charge de l’Éducation nationale. Un taux de réussite jugé satisfaisant par les autorités éducatives locales. Selon les [] The post CEE 2026 : un taux de réussite de 51,04 dans la préfecture de Tougué first appeared on Guineematin.com.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 27, 2026

Gov’t pushes TVET curriculum reforms to equip students for changing job market

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for a comprehensive review of Ghana's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum to equip students with digital, entrepreneurial, and green skills needed for the country's evolving labour market.

The Namibian

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· Jul 5, 2026

AS Level Admission Requirements: Progression or Academic Dead End?

Namibia’s basic education curriculum reform sought to strengthen academic standards and align the country with internationally recognised qualifications. The introduction of Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary (AS) levels was intended to improve quality and create clearer pathways to higher education. Yet an important question remains: Do the current AS admission requirements promote meaningful progression, or do [] The post AS Level Admission Requirements: Progression or Academic Dead End? appeared first on The Namibian.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 2, 2026

HSE certification in Nigeria: All you need to know

Explore the best providers of HSE certification in Nigeria, the real costs, free course options, and career impact of NEBOSH, IOSH, and OSHA training in 2026.

WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville

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· Jun 29, 2026

New Data Shows Most Tennessee Students Not Proficient in Core Subjects

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A new analysis of state testing data shows the majority of Tennessee students are still not proficient in core academic subjects, d...

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Related coverage for "Nigeria Unveils Learning Assessment to Measure Numeracy, Cognitive Skills": Voice of Nigeria — NECO Releases 2026 BECE Results. Guineematin.com — CEE 2026 : un taux de réussite de 51,04 % dans la préfecture de Tougué. MyJoyOnline — Gov’t pushes TVET curriculum reforms to equip students for changing job market. The Namibian — AS Level Admission Requirements: Progression or Academic Dead End?. Legit.ng — HSE certification in Nigeria: All you need to know. WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville — New Data Shows Most Tennessee Students Not Proficient in Core Subjects