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In Nigeria, students often write both WAEC and NECO, but many who fail WAEC later pass NECO.
This recurring trend has sparked debates among parents, teachers, and policymakers about whether the difference lies in exam style, marking, or preparation.
Today on Nigeria Daily, we ask: why do the same students fail WAEC but succeed in NECO?
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