Afrobeats star Davido publicly responded to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo after Okpebholo mocked Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke's dancing. This follows Davido's earlier trolling of Okpebholo by sharing his alleged WAEC result.

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has called on parents, candidates, and education stakeholders to remain calm following the release of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, advising dissatisfied candidates to petition WAEC.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld the results of 167,486 candidates due to alleged exam malpractice and outstanding debts from certain states.

The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has accused the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) of serious discrepancies and unfair marking in the 2026 BECE grades, calling for an independent review and transparent standards-based grading.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has intensified efforts with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to eliminate examination malpractice in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with over 3,600 candidates absent. The council also confirmed exam malpractice, leading to the withholding of results for 601 candidates and investigations into 2,722 others.

The Nigerian federal government has suspended the planned increase in WAEC and NECO registration fees, a decision that has been met with excitement by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and presidential candidate Peter Obi.

Atiku Abubakar welcomed the suspension of WAEC/NECO fees hike but questioned why the Nigerian government consistently waits for public outrage before correcting poorly conceived policies.

The Campaign for Equal Rights and Opportunities for All Nigerians (CERON) has condemned the Federal Government's approval of an increase in registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), urging a reversal of the decision.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed that there was no question paper leakage in the 2026 WASSCE, despite facing logistical challenges.

The Ondo State Ministry of Education has sanctioned 17 students and indefinitely withheld their West African Examinations Council (WAEC) results. The disciplinary action follows an incident captured in a video, though the specific nature of the 'sign-out' event is not detailed.

Operatives from the DSS and Nigerian Army successfully foiled a major ESN plot to abduct WAEC students in Enugu, Anambra, and Imo states, recovering arms and uniforms during the operation.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued a strong warning to schools and supervisors regarding the illegal collection of fees from candidates for scripts, welfare, and other unauthorized charges.

Oyo State officials have expressed deep concern regarding late-night 2026 WASSCE exams, attributing the issue to material delays and urging WAEC to reschedule papers to prioritize student welfare.

A disturbing video shows candidates in Oyo state taking their Agricultural Science practical exam for WAEC in darkness, raising concerns about exam conduct and student safety.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has disclaimed a forged letter, dated May 27, that was addressed to school proprietors and principals across the country regarding the deployment of security personnel.

The Administrative and Finance Committee of WAEC has issued a strong vote of confidence in Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of National Office, despite ongoing demands from workers for his removal.

Workers at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) are continuing their protests against alleged victimisation and unfair labor practices. The demonstrations highlight ongoing grievances regarding their working conditions.

Workers of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) are scheduled to begin an industrial action on Wednesday, protesting disputes over recruitment and pay policies. The protest is expected to spread nationwide from the Lagos headquarters.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has assured candidates that technical glitches experienced during the 2025 WASSCE will not recur, implementing stricter safeguards and system upgrades for the 2026 examination.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has implemented significant innovations, including exam malpractice quotas and the serialization of papers, to combat exam malpractice and enhance the efficiency of its examination process.

Over 620,000 candidates have begun the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with authorities implementing strict anti-cheating measures that led to five arrests for malpractice. The start of the exams was also marred by the tragic death of a candidate in a motor crash en route to a center.

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The FCT Administration has appealed to the Nigeria Union of Teachers to call off its indefinite strike, warning that the timing is detrimental to pupils preparing for WAEC exams.

Professor George K.T. Oduro, Technical Advisor at Ghana's Ministry of Education, has called on citizens to uphold integrity in examinations to foster genuine learning and maintain educational standards.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has raised concerns about significant gaps in candidates' ability to understand key subjects, calling for improved teaching methods and exam preparation.

Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, received the Chairman of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Professor Thomas B. R. Yormah, and his delegation for a courtesy call ahead of WAEC's 74th Anniversary in Ghana.

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A young farmer in Bauchi, Northern Nigeria, is successfully expanding his agribusiness through professional management and strategic planning, offering a model for resilient farming despite regional insecurity.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results for its Computer-Based WASSCE, reporting a 42% pass rate.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has denied allegations of using separate grading systems for public and private schools. While open to remarking BECE scripts, WAEC has rejected calls for an independent audit of the scripts.

The recently released WAEC 2026 examination results indicate that 38.5% of candidates failed to achieve credit passes in five crucial subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. This outcome raises concerns about educational standards.

The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) is compiling nationwide evidence of alleged discrepancies in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results. This follows widespread concerns about the results, prompting the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to request submissions of evidence from affected schools.

Africa Education Watch (EduWatch) has expressed concerns about the limited physical presence of West African Examinations Council (WAEC) officials at Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) centers across Ghana.

A think tank in Nigeria is urging the Federal Ministry of Education to publish cost evidence for a proposed fee hike by examination bodies WAEC and NECO, citing concerns over transparency.

The Federal Government has suspended its planned increase in registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. This decision is seen as a sensitive move to keep exams accessible to all children.

The Nigerian Federal Government suspended the proposed N50,000 fee hike for WAEC and NECO examinations following widespread public outrage. Political figures like Atiku and Peter Obi welcomed the decision, criticizing the government's initial poor planning.

Atiku Abubakar called on President Tinubu to immediately reverse the increase in Unity School fees and the proposed ₦50,000 WAEC and NECO examination fees, warning that these hikes risk an explosion in the number of out-of-school children and urging a dialogue on sustainable public education financing.

The Lagos State government has officially announced that the 2026 Junior West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exam will commence on June 29. This sets the schedule for students preparing for the junior secondary school certificate examination.

Nigeria's DSS and Army successfully thwarted a major ESN attempt to abduct WAEC students across Enugu, Anambra, and Imo states, leading to the recovery of weapons and arrests of suspects.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) attributed delays in its exams to a fatal crash that killed three officials and ongoing insecurity. These incidents have disrupted the examination schedule.

The Gombe State Ministry of Education has denied allegations of underfeeding students at Government Girls Mega College, Doma, attributing meal complaints to disruptions caused by the WAEC timetable.

The ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) conducted by WAEC has faced significant delays, forcing candidates to write papers late into the night and prompting protests from parents.

A teacher has been arrested for kidnapping and murdering a WAEC candidate, then reportedly squandering the N500,000 ransom money on betting.

WAEC workers have suspended their nationwide protest over unfair labor practices but warn of renewed action if their demand for the HNO’s removal is not met.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is in talks to address grievances of staff threatening a strike, assuring candidates and parents of a hitch-free WASSCE.

The Ebonyi State Government has inaugurated a task force and monitoring team to oversee activities during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) across the state.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is implementing new technology and stringent integrity measures to combat malpractice for 1.9 million candidates taking the 2026 computer-based WASSCE.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has opened registration for the 2026 WASSCE for private candidates, with the computer-based exam costing ₦37,000 and registration closing on July 31.

Ghana's Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to review its methods for transporting and delivering examination papers to centers nationwide.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has adjusted its examination timings in an effort to curb instances of examination leakages. This measure aims to enhance the integrity of the assessment process.

The Nigerian Federal Government has issued new digital learner IDs to 1.9 million WAEC and NECO candidates. This initiative aims to track academic progress and improve education planning nationwide.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results for the 2026 CB-WASSCE, indicating a 32.7% pass rate. The council also reported that 75 results were withheld due to malpractices, while providing details on how candidates can check their scores.

Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, Ghana's Deputy Minister of Education, has called on the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to proactively integrate technology, specifically artificial intelligence, into examination processes to curb malpractice.

A former student of Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, has been named West Africa’s Best Business Student at the latest West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Distinction Awards.

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, Second Series.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has strongly refuted allegations that private school candidates are unfairly treated in the marking of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), asserting its assessment procedures are transparent.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) explained why high-performing pupils might receive lower-than-expected BECE grades. WAEC also rejected claims of bias, stating that examiners cannot differentiate between scripts from private and public schools.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is expected to release the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) results for private candidates online today, August 4, 2026, as previously announced.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has initiated legal proceedings against the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) over an ongoing strike, with the petitioner claiming the WAEC CEO is being targeted.

Suleiman A. Suleiman provides commentary on the substantial funds allocated by Malami for WAEC fees. The articles discuss the financial implications and details surrounding this expenditure.

Omoyele Sowore, the AAC presidential candidate, has reiterated his free education plan for 2027, promising to abolish all public examination fees and make education free at every level, building on his earlier pledges to reform Nigeria's education system.

The Nigerian government has increased the registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) to N50,000. This hike has been met with strong opposition from groups and parents, who are urging the government to reverse the decision.

Prof. Enoch Opoku Antwi, former Dean at Academic City University College, has called on parents to hold the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) fully responsible and sue them for examination leakages.

Education Minister Tunji Alausa announced that exam malpractice and question leakages in WAEC and NECO examinations have been eliminated due to new government reforms.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has justified its decision to bar 154 Sekondi College students from writing their Chemistry examinations due to late arrival, citing regulations.

The Oyo State Government has criticized the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for delays in delivering WASSCE papers, which disrupted the 2026 examinations in the state, and is seeking a rescheduling.

Thousands of candidates in Oyo, Lagos, and Osun states were forced to write night exams due to the late arrival of WAEC materials, raising concerns about safety and fairness.

Teachers in Oyo State have begun a strike following an abduction incident, prompting President Tinubu to deploy a specialized rescue team, including 1,000 forest guards. The deployment aims to secure the release of those abducted and address the security concerns.

Lagos State reported a total revenue of N2.6 trillion in 2025, with its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) increasing by 18.5% to N1.87 trillion. The state also spent N1.4 billion on WAEC fees for 45,598 students, achieving a 61.52% WASSCE pass rate.

WAEC workers across Nigeria have commenced a nationwide protest over poor welfare conditions and unfair recruitment practices, following an ultimatum issued by the NASU union.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed the arrest of over 40 individuals, including teachers, for alleged involvement in examination malpractice during the recent Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

WAEC reports that over 1.9 million students are sitting for the 2026 WASSCE, with female candidates surpassing males in number.

Four candidates, including a pair of twins, were apprehended for engaging in examination malpractice during the Science paper on day three of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Officials from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) uncovered separate cases of cheating.

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration has criticized the Nigeria Union of Teachers for a strike by FCT teachers, warning that it is disrupting WAEC exam preparations and could result in widespread student failure.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of results for the 2026 first series Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates, noting a marginal increase in performance.

Two candidates from Legacy Girls College, Suleman Huda Suglo and Paula Adzo Elinam Sowu, have been named the Overall Best and Second Best Prize Winners in Africa for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by the West African Examination Council (WAEC).

Head of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) National Office, Dr Mrs Rosemond Wilson, has urged candidates to avoid shortcuts during examinations.

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