The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the commencement of its first-ever Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for school candidates, with nearly two million students set to participate.
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday at WAEC’s National Office in Yaba, Lagos, the Head of the Nigeria National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, said that the 2025 WASSCE will run from Thursday, April 24 to Friday, June 20, 2025, across all states in Nigeria.
Dangut assured that results would be released within 45 days of the final paper, with certificates to follow within 90 days. He also noted that digital versions of the certificates would be available via the WAEC Digital Certificate platform.
“The introduction of the CB-WASSCE is a strategic step to enhance exam delivery, maintain credibility, and curb malpractice,” he stated.
According to WAEC, a total of 1,973,253 candidates from 23,554 schools have registered for the 2025 exam—an increase of over 158,000 from the previous year. The gender breakdown shows 994,025 females (50.37%) and 979,228 males (49.63%), indicating a continued rise in female participation.
The examination will cover 74 subjects with 196 papers, and over 26,000 teachers have been enlisted as supervisors nationwide.
In a major shift aimed at safeguarding academic integrity, Dr. Dangut revealed that candidates will now receive individualized question sets, ensuring no two students have the exact same questions for any subject.
He emphasized WAEC’s zero-tolerance stance on examination malpractice and cautioned candidates against attempting to write subjects not preassigned to them, warning of severe consequences.
Dr. Dangut also appealed to parents, teachers, and school authorities to take an active role in discouraging malpractice and urged media organizations to support WAEC’s awareness campaigns.
“School principals and teachers must sensitise their students to the dangers of cheating—an act we regard as a crime against humanity. A word is enough for the wise,” he said.
To support student preparation, WAEC has launched several digital platforms, including:
WAEC E-Study Portal – Access to past questions, marking guides, and study plans.
WAEC E-Learning Portal – Performance analytics and solutions to common academic challenges.
WAEC Konnect – A real-time communication and update hub for students and stakeholders.
WAEC has also released compiled past questions and Chief Examiners’ reports to aid students in understanding expectations and improving performance.
Addressing the threat of rogue websites, Dangut issued a stern warning to parents and students against patronizing such platforms.
“These criminals are enemies of progress and a threat to the future of our children. WAEC is working closely with the Nigerian Police to track and prosecute those behind such sites,” he said.
Finally, Dr. Dangut acknowledged past security challenges during examinations in some parts of the country, but assured that the Council, in collaboration with security agencies and state governments, is fully prepared to ensure a smooth and safe conduct of the 2025 exams.
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