The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the successful resolution of a technical glitch that affected the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results in select subjects.
The issue, according to the Ministry, occurred during post-release processing in subjects where paper serialisation had been introduced by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) as part of heightened exam security protocols.
In a statement released on Thursday by Folasade Boriowo, the Director of Press at the Ministry, the federal government commended WAEC for its swift and transparent response, noting that updated results will be accessible on the result checker portal within 24 hours.
“The Ministry appreciates the patience of affected candidates and assures the public of its continued pursuit of fairness and credibility in all assessment processes,” the statement read.
The development is part of a wider reform agenda being championed by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu Alausa, with a strong emphasis on exam integrity and digital innovation.
Boriowo revealed that both WAEC and the National Examinations Council (NECO) will begin a phased rollout of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) starting with objective questions in November 2026.
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“The adoption of CBT represents a critical step toward curbing malpractice, preventing question leakages, and restoring public trust in the examination system,” she stated.
“It is a necessary reform to ensure Nigerian students are assessed strictly on merit and that their certificates retain credibility both locally and internationally.”
Dr. Alausa has consistently emphasized that upholding high standards in national examinations is non-negotiable.
“Safeguarding the integrity of examinations is not optional—it is essential,” the Minister stated.
“Maintaining credibility protects the future of our young people and sustains Nigeria’s global reputation.”
With these reforms, the Ministry aims to establish a resilient, transparent, and future-focused assessment system that supports national development and global competitiveness.