WAEC introduces resit exams for WASSCE candidates

The West African Examinations Council has introduced resit examinations for candidates. The new system implemented permits candidates to retake examinations. This was said to allow them to retake their West African Senior Secondary Examinations papers as early as January and February 2025. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show in Ghana on Sunday, John Kapi, the Head … Read more

CAN reacts to ‘I am a Chosen’ Viral Video of Exam Testimony

The viral video of a suspected member of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministry in Lagos has sparked outrage after the woman celebrated in her testimony, how she received divine assistance during a Federal Government examination and was able to share her answers with another candidate. During the testimony, the unnamed member claimed an old … Read more

‘My child cannot score zero’ – Parents Demand Probe of Ekiti Education Ministry over Mass Failure in Common Entrance

Parents of pupils who wrote the last common entrance examination into secondary schools in Ekiti State have called on Governor Biodun Oyebanji to probe the state Ministry of Education for allegedly bungling the conduct of the exercise. The angry parents specifically called on Oyebanji to set up a Panel of Inquiry to investigate what they … Read more

FG makes U-turn on age limit for WAEC and NECO

The Federal Government has clarified that there is no age restriction for sitting for the National Examination Council (NECO) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) examinations. Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Sununu, made the clarification in Abuja on Friday while briefing journalists on activities to herald the 2024 World Literacy Day with the … Read more

FG Gives ‘Condition’ For Candidates Below 18 Can Write WASSCE, NECO Exam

The Federal Government has given condition to the policy announced last month over the age restrictions placed on students willing to write terminal exams in their respective secondary schools stating that, exceptionally intelligent children below 18 years may be allowed to write the West African School Certificate Examinations, WASCE and the National Examinations Council, NECO … Read more

WAEC Set to Release 2023 SSCE Results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced the eagerly awaited release date for the results of the 2023 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The results are set to be unveiled on Monday, 7 August, marking a significant milestone for the multitude of candidates who participated in the examination. Moyosola Adesina, the Head … Read more

WAEC Bans 35 Schools Over Exam Malpractices [Full List]

waec bans 35 schools over exam malpractices [full list]

West African Examination Council (WAEC) said it has banned at least 35 secondary schools in Rivers State from presenting candidates for the Secondary School Certificate Examination over their involvement in examination malpractices. A letter signed by the Deputy Registrar/Zonal Coordinator for Head of National office of West African Examinations Council, WAEC, S.D. KUM, was forwarded … Read more

WAEC Announces Hike in Exam Fees, Fix New Price

waec announces hike in exam fees, fix new price

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has increased registration fees for school candidates for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The fee was increased from N13,950 to N18,000, beginning from 2022.WAEC Head of National Office (HNO), Mr Patrick Areghan, made this known while announcing the release of results of the 2021 WASSCE for … Read more