The Federal Government has suspended the recent increase in examination fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).

The suspension was announced on Monday in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education.

The decision follows widespread public criticism and concerns raised by stakeholders over the fee increments, which many described as an additional burden on students and their families.

The ministry did not immediately provide further details on the suspension or indicate when a final decision on the proposed fee review would be announced.

More information is expected from the Federal Ministry of Education.