Nigerian Content: West African Examinations Council (WAEC)

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is West Africa's foremost examining board established by law  to determine the examinations required in the public interest in the English-speaking West African countries, to conduct the examinations and to award certificates comparable to those of equivalent examining authorities internationally.

SS3 Students in Oyo Will Still Sit for WAEC – Oyo State Govt Dares FG
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SS3 Students in Oyo Will Still Sit for WAEC – Oyo State Govt Dares FG

The state commissioner for education, science and technology, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, said that Governor Seyi Makinde-led government is still assessing the situation, Nigerian Tribune reports. Report also has it that the commissioner, however, noted that the state’s schools remained open with students in SSS3 continuing preparation for WASSCE. The minister of education, Adamu Adamu, had on …

WASSCE May/June Candidates Must Wear Face Mask – WAEC
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WASSCE May/June Candidates Must Wear Face Mask – WAEC

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has stated that the use of face mask will be compulsory for candidates that will be taking the Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE), which is to commence on August 3. This was disclosed by the Head of National Office of the organisation in Nigeria, Mr Patrick Areghan, at a …

WAEC Timetable Is Not Determined By Nigeria Alone – PTF Coordinator
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WAEC Timetable Is Not Determined By Nigeria Alone – PTF Coordinator

The coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu has disclosed that the West Africa Examination Council, WAEC timetable is not determined by Nigeria alone. Mr. Aliyu stated this in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday July 1 2020. He said the Federal Government will not want a serious set …

WAEC Debunks Rumour on Cancellation of 2020 May/June SSCE and Refund of Fees
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WAEC Debunks Rumour on Cancellation of 2020 May/June SSCE and Refund of Fees

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has debunked the rumours on cancellation of the May/June 2020 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, 2020 (WASSCE). In a statement by the Head of WAEC, Nigeria, Mr Patrick Areghan, on Sunday, the body explained that a notice alleging the cancellation of 2020 WASSCE did not emanate from the …

FG Confirms Indefinite Postponement of WAEC and NECO Exams for 2020
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FG Confirms Indefinite Postponement of WAEC and NECO Exams for 2020

The Federal Government has confirmed the indefinite postponement of the 2020 examinations conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) for senior school students. This was confirmed by the Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba while addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Recall that the Ministry of …

COVID-19: WAEC Urges SSCE Candidates to Study Hard for Exam Using this Lockdown Period
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COVID-19: WAEC Urges SSCE Candidates to Study Hard for Exam Using this Lockdown Period

Latest: WAEC Urges SSCE Candidates to Study Hard for Exam Using this Lockdown Period The West African Examination Council (WAEC) in Nigeria has advised candidates for the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to take advantage of the period of lockdown over coronavirus pandemic to study hard for the forthcoming examination. The examination …

WAEC Withdraws Certificate of 1992 and 1993 Candidates due to Malpractice
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WAEC Withdraws Certificate of 1992 and 1993 Candidates due to Malpractice

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released a list of candidates whose certificates have been withdrawn between December 1992 and 1993 by the commission due to malpractices. Also See: WAEC Best Candidate The list of affected WAEC candidates was published in the weekly bulletin of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, released on …

3 Teachers Caught With Leaked WAEC Questions
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3 Teachers Caught With Leaked WAEC Questions

Three (3) teachers have been caught with leaked WAEC questions in Abuja. See details below. The Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, on Thursday, paraded four suspects for exam malpractices committed in the just concluded West African Senior School Certificate Examination Council (WASSCE). Three of the suspects are teachers and staff of various secondary schools in …

Protect Your WAEC Certificate, We Won’t Issue It Twice – WAEC Warns
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Protect Your WAEC Certificate, We Won’t Issue It Twice – WAEC Warns

WAEC Certificate won’t be issue twice, WAEC warns. See details below. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has advised owners of WAEC certificates to guard them properly, as the council will not re-issue certificates on account of misplacement, fire, flood or theft. The council’s Head of National Office, Mr. Olu Adenipekun, said the advice became …

JAMB Reassures Candidates of a Resolved Exam Time-table With WAEC
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JAMB Reassures Candidates of a Resolved Exam Time-table With WAEC

Latest: JAMB Re-assures Candidates of a Resolved Exam Time-table With WAEC The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) yesterday assured candidates sitting for the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that they would not be denied the opportunity of sitting for the examination. Dr. Fabian Benjamin, Head of Public Relations, JAMB, gave the assurance in …

3 Reasons to Study Past Questions in Preparation for JAMB or WAEC
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3 Reasons to Study Past Questions in Preparation for JAMB or WAEC

Are you wondering why you need to study past questions and answers for JAMB? Well, revising for JAMB exams is more than just reading through the notes you made in class. It also involves the knowing of how the questions come and the right approach to answering them. Practicing with JAMB past Questions and Answers can improve your chances of doing well.

WAEC 66th Nigeria Examinations Committee (NEC) Meeting Press Release
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WAEC 66th Nigeria Examinations Committee (NEC) Meeting Press Release

WAEC Press Release on the 66th Nigeria Examinations Committee (NEC) Meeting The 66th Meeting of the Nigeria Examinations Committee (NEC) of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), was held from Tuesday, 2nd to Thursday, 4th October, 2018 at Excellence Hotel & Conference Centre, Ogba – Lagos. The Committee, which is the highest decision-making organ of WAEC …

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