WAEC
WAEC Faces Ultimatum Over Withheld 192,089 Results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has come under intense scrutiny following its decision to withhold the results of 192,089 candidates who sat for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The results, which represent 9.75% of the total number of candidates, were withheld due to alleged cases of examination malpractice. WAEC’s Head […]
WAEC 2025: Only 38% Pass With Credits in English, Maths
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. However, the outcome reflects a troubling decline in students’ performance, particularly in core subjects like English Language and Mathematics. Speaking during a press briefing held on Monday in Lagos, Mr. Amos […]
FG Debunks WAEC 2025 Cancellation Rumour
The Federal Ministry of Education has firmly debunked claims suggesting that the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has been cancelled. This clarification came in response to a viral message circulating on social media, which was disguised as an “urgent notice” purportedly issued by the […]
NUT Slams 2026 CBT Mandate for WAEC, NECO
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has raised serious concerns regarding the Federal Government’s recent directive mandating the complete adoption of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) assessments by the year 2026. Speaking during an interview in Abuja, the NUT National President, Comrade Audu Amba, […]
WAEC Clears Air on 2025 English Language Exam Controversy
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria has firmly refuted circulating rumours claiming that it has cancelled the English Language examination held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by the acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, the council clarified that the false press release currently in circulation […]
Reps Slam WAEC Over Exam Chaos, Demand Urgent Reforms
The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies delivered a sharp rebuke to the management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Monday, over widespread irregularities and operational failures that marred the 2025 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The session, held at the National Assembly, saw lawmakers intensely grilling Dr. […]
WAEC: Parent Sends Thugs to School VP for Blocking Exam Malpractice
The Vice Principal of Complete Child Development College in Aule, Akure, Ondo State, Mr. Rotifa, was reportedly assaulted by suspected thugs believed to have been hired by the parent of a student. The attack followed an incident during the ongoing West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams where Mr. Rotifa prevented a student from cheating. According […]
Katsina Govt. Calls for WAEC English Exam Cancellation
The Katsina State Government on Saturday called for the cancellation of the English Language examination recently conducted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC). The call followed an incident which led to the commencement of the examination several hours behind the scheduled time nationwide on Wednesday. The position of the state was announced in Katsina […]
Atiku Slams WASSCE Exam Conditions
It is unacceptable, unjustifiable, and utterly indefensible that in 2025, our children are forced to write critical national exams in pitch darkness, like second-class citizens Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the recent incident in which Nigerian students were reportedly forced to write the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) under dark, […]
Reps Give WAEC 24-Hour Ultimatum on SSCE Scandal
The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies has issued a stringent ultimatum to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), demanding their appearance before the Committee within 24 hours. This directive comes amid escalating concerns over numerous irregularities reported during the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), which have raised serious questions […]