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West African Examinations Council in Nigeria says the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination is continuing as scheduled, even as some of its workers stage a protest. The council, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said management had put in measures to ensure no disruption to the examination timetable and was in dialogue with the protesting union. WAEC said it respected the…

Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has released N1.39 billion to settle the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) fees for 39,000 students in public secondary schools across the state. The payment is part of the governor’s ongoing free and compulsory education policy, which seeks to eliminate financial barriers and guarantee access to quality education for every child in Taraba. Commissioner…

…the WAEC 2026 WASSCE Timetable provides clarity for students and parents. LAGOS, NIGERIA — The iNews Times | WAEC 2026 WASSCE Timetable has officially been released by the West African Examinations Council, setting the stage for millions of school candidates preparing to sit for one of West Africa’s most critical secondary school examinations. The examination body published the WAEC 2026 WASSCE…

A total sum of ₦30,090,730,004 to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) in the 2026 federal budget. This was contained in the summary of the Appropriation law by detailing allocations to federal ministries, agencies and departments. The amount covers personnel, overhead and capital projects,…

The Federal Government has announced a comprehensive set of measures aimed at eliminating examination malpractices in 2026 and beyond. This measure is geared towards eliminating examination malpractices in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday by Mrs…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially confirmed the dates for the 2026 WASSCE and BECE as Ghana prepares to join the full West African examination schedule. This comes after the Ghana Education Service (GES) also reminded the public that the country will no longer write the Ghana-only WASSCE from 2026. In a statement released on Monday, December 1, the Head of Public…

WAEC has officially introduced the Computer-Based WASSCE (CB WASSCE) to modernize examinations across Nigeria. The new hybrid system combines digital and written formats, with students writing essays in booklets while objective tests appear on screens. Learn everything schools, teachers, and students must know about this phased implementation, mock exams, and WAEC’s plan to enhance certificate…

As the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) draws closer to its official results release, misinformation and fake news have begun circulating on social media and messaging platforms. Some of these false reports claim that BECE results have already been released or provide unverified links for checking results. Parents, students, and guardians are strongly advised to ignore such…