West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has opened registration for the 2026 WASSCE Private Candidates (Second Series) at ₦27,000. Registration and biometric capture must be completed by August 2, 2026, while the exam will be mainly CBT-based. Walk-in registration is available for ₦45,000, and candidates must register online through WAEC Online.
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Education and West African Examinations Council to suspend plans for introducing Computer-Based Testing for 2026 school exams, citing concerns about readiness and its potential impact on students and schools.
The Federal Ministry of Education clarified that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory O-Level subjects for all students, despite a new policy that allows more flexible tertiary admission requirements for certain programmes. The reform is aimed at improving fairness, inclusiveness, and access to higher education without lowering academic standards.
The Federal Ministry of Education has removed Mathematics as a compulsory admission requirement for arts and humanities courses in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The reform, part of revised entry guidelines, aims to reduce barriers to admission while ensuring requirements better match the needs of each discipline.
The West African Examinations Council has released the approved subject combinations for Art students for the 2026/2027 session. The subjects focus on humanities and social sciences, with core areas like English, Literature, Government, and Economics, while allowing optional electives such as French or Music to prepare students for related university courses.
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