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Reps Urge FG To Suspend WAEC’s Planned CBT For 2026 WASSCE The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to immediately suspend the move by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 WASSCE. This follows rising concerns that the plan, if implemented next year, could lead … Read more
WAEC’s 2026 Curriculum and CBT Plan: A Recipe for Disaster? The recent decision by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Federal Ministry of Education to introduce a revised national curriculum for the 2026 WASSCE has sparked serious debate among teachers, parents, and students across Nigeria. While the goal is to modernize education with … Read more
WAEC Clarifies: No Restriction on Senior Secondary Subjects for 2026 WASSCE The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially debunked viral claims circulating online that it directed schools to restrict students’ subject choices for the upcoming 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates. In a press statement released on Tuesday, October … Read more
How to Use a Computer for WAEC CBT Exam: If you have heard that WAEC will soon be conducted using computers (CBT), you might feel a little nervous especially if you have never written a computer-based exam before. Don’t worry, you are not alone. Thousands of students are asking, “How do I use a computer … Read more
WAEC Conducts First Ever Computer-Based Essay Test Ahead of 2026 WASSCE Transition: In preparation for the full digital transformation of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in 2026, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has successfully conducted a trial computer-based essay test for selected secondary school students across Nigeria. The groundbreaking exercise, which … Read more
NELFUND Opens Student Loan Application Portal for 2025/2026 Academic Session The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially announced the opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session. According to the press release issued on Monday, the portal will open on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and will close on Saturday, January … Read more
WAEC GCE First Series 2026 Registration Form, Fee And Date: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially commenced the registration process for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2026 First Series. Commonly referred to as WAEC GCE, this examination offers a unique opportunity for individuals outside the formal school … Read more
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is taking a bold step into the digital era by announcing its plan to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for future examinations, starting from 2026. This move is part of WAEC long term modernization plan to make examinations more transparent, efficient, and in line with global best practices. For years, … Read more
FG Says Mathematics No Longer Compulsory for Arts Students – 2025 Admission Reform The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially announced a major change in admission policy, stating that Mathematics is no longer a compulsory requirement for students in the Arts and Humanities when applying for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. This update was confirmed … Read more
WAEC to Students: Get Familiar with CBT Exam Ahead of 2026 The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has urged all secondary school students, especially those preparing for the 2026 May/June WASSCE, to start getting familiar with Computer-Based Testing (CBT). This comes as the council officially confirmed that the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) will … Read more