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The Digest: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued corrected results for the 2025 WASSCE, revealing an increase in pass rates from 38% to 62%. This significant change follows an internal review and public apology for the initial error. The correction highlights an improvement...

The Digest: WAEC has confirmed the resolution of technical issues in the 2025 WASSCE results after public concerns. The affected subjects—Mathematics, English, Biology, and Economics—underwent a review. Candidates are now advised to re-check their results after 24 hours. Key Points: WAEC...

The Digest: The release of the 2025 WASSCE results has sparked widespread concern, with parents, teachers, and student bodies attributing the poor outcomes to systemic failures. The results revealed a significant drop in performance, with only 38.32% of candidates passing. Key Points: Only...

The Digest: WAEC has released the 2025 WASSCE results, revealing a sharp decline in performance. Only 38.32% of candidates obtained credits in English and Mathematics, a significant drop from the previous year's 72.12%. Key Points: Only 38.32% of candidates passed English, Maths, and five...

The Digest: WAEC has officially released the 2025 WASSCE results for school candidates. Candidates can now access their results through the online portal or via SMS, using their exam number and PIN. Here’s a quick guide to help you access your results. Key Points: Visit www.waecdirect.org...

The Digest: WAEC has officially released the results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. Candidates can now access their results online through the council’s portal. Key Points: WAEC announces the release of 2025 WASSCE results for...

The Digest: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has debunked rumors circulating on social media about the cancellation of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The Council confirmed that the examination was not canceled and announced results will be...

Academic integrity met physical brutality at Complete Child Development College in Akure, Ondo State, when a parent allegedly hired thugs to assault Vice Principal Mr. Rotifa. Vanguard reports the educator was beaten for confiscating an Android phone from an SS3 student during WAEC exams...

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has drawn a hard line: WAEC has 24 hours to explain why students across the country are writing WASSCE papers at midnight. The ultimatum comes after the exam body snubbed an earlier summons, deepening concerns about what lawmakers call "unprecedented...

In a chaotic twist to this year’s WASSCE, students across several Nigerian states were forced to write their English Language exam late into the night, with some still scribbling answers under torchlight as late as 11:45 p.m. The paper, scheduled for 9 a.m., was delayed in multiple centres...

Photocopies, invigilators, and rewritten answer scripts may soon fade into history. The Nigerian government has announced a bold shift: by 2026, all WAEC and NECO exams will be conducted through computer-based testing, following in the footsteps of JAMB. It's a timely pivot that aims to restore...

For thousands of Zamfara students, years of effort vanished into silence when their WAEC and NECO results were withheld over unpaid fees. But a long era of waiting has ended. Governor Dauda Lawal's administration paid over ₦2.7 billion to settle the longstanding debts that barred these students...

A teenager in Ibadan was killed by a police bullet while on his way to write the WAEC. His father, accused of traffic violations, insists they did nothing wrong. Kehinde Alade, a schoolboy, was shot in the abdomen by a police officer He was riding with his twin and father, heading to sit for...

A WAEC candidate was killed by a stray police bullet during a chase in Ibadan, sparking protests and renewed calls for police reform. Police were pursuing suspected internet fraudsters when they opened fire near Gbagi Market Road. A bullet struck a student riding on a motorcycle with his twin...

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revoked the licences of 574 schools caught aiding exam malpractice, barring them from participating in the upcoming 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). HIGHLIGHTS: 574 schools across Nigeria have been de-recognised...