Schools grapple with funding shortfalls as national examinations approach

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Schools grapple with funding shortfalls as national examinations approach

Public school administrators are struggling to prepare candidates for national examinations amid mounting debts and inadequate government capitation. The financial strain has forced some institutions to obtain essential supplies on credit as the 2026 examination season approaches.

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