The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has officially released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, amidst sweeping innovations, enhanced digital services, and intensified crackdown on examination malpractice.
Speaking at the National Office of WAEC in Yaba, Lagos, on Monday, August 4, 2025, Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, FSTAN, MNIM, RAS, Head of the Nigeria National Office of WAEC, briefed the press on the details and statistics of this year’s examination, which marked a historical milestone in the Council’s digital transformation efforts.
“With joy in my heart and gratitude to God Almighty and all stakeholders, I, on behalf of the Registrar to Council, Management and Staff of WAEC, welcome you to this press briefing,” Dr. Dangut began. “We are proud to announce the release of the 2025 WASSCE results, a product of teamwork, resilience, and technological innovation.”
Key Highlights and Statistics
1,969,313 candidates sat for the 2025 WASSCE from 23,554 recognized secondary schools.
1,517,517 candidates (77.06%) had their results fully processed and released.
1,718,090 candidates (87.24%) obtained credit and above in at least five subjects (with or without English Language and Mathematics).
However, only 754,545 candidates (38.32%) obtained credit and above in at least five subjects including English Language and Mathematics—a 33.8% drop compared to 72.12% recorded in 2024.
Gender distribution: 976,787 males (49.60%) and 992,526 females (50.40%).
12,178 special needs candidates participated, including visually and physically challenged, all adequately catered for.
L-R: Director of Finance, Mr Victor Odu; Head, WAEC International Office, Mrs Olubunmi Danjuma; Director, Human Resources Management Division, Genevieve Chukwudi-Nwoko;Senior Deputy Registrar/Test Administration, Mrs Eucharia Onodu; Head of National Office, Dr Amos Josiah Dangut, FSTAN, MNIM, RAS; Director, Information and Communications Technology Division, Mrs Olufolake Ajayi; Director of Administration, Mr Suleiman Kum.
192,089 results (9.75%) are being withheld over exam malpractice concerns.
The 2025 WASSCE marked a remarkable leap as candidates were offered the option to sit for the examination using Computer-Based Testing (CBT) or the traditional paper-and-pencil format—making WAEC the first major examining body in the region to adopt such a hybrid approach.
In addition, WAEC’s continued investment in technology was evident through:
Serialization of Objective Questions in high-risk subjects like Mathematics and English, significantly curbing malpractice.
Online real-time score capturing at coordination centres for improved result accuracy.
Launch of digital platforms like WAECkonnect App, WAEC e-Study, and WAEC Digital Certificate to empower candidates with real-time updates, e-past questions, and faster certificate access within 48 hours of result release.
While there was a reduction in malpractice cases compared to last year (11.92% in 2024 vs. 9.75% in 2025), Dr. Dangut lamented the continued activities of rogue website operators, shameless supervisor collusion, and use of cell phones in halls.
He confirmed that:
Multiple supervisors and invigilators have been caught and sanctioned.
Arrested rogue operators are being prosecuted.
Schools with serial misconduct will face strict penalties.
Malpractice victims now have access to redress via https://waecinternational.org/complaints.
WAEC is expanding its CB-WASSCE for Private Candidates (Second Series) registration, which began June 9 and ends August 22, 2025. The First Series for 2026 will be conducted in January/February 2026.
The Council is also promoting legal and ethical exam preparedness through:Sale of Compiled WAEC Past Questions at ₦5,200.
Free access to WAEC e-Study platform via https://waec.estudy.ng.
Computer-Based Testing services now available to institutions and businesses at WAEC Testing Centres.
Dr. Dangut noted some constraints:
Delayed registrations, logistical setbacks, and the economic impact of inflation made exam delivery more challenging.
Some states owing WAEC will have their candidates’ results withheld until payments are made.
In his conclusion, the WAEC Nigeria boss extended heartfelt appreciation to:
The Federal and State Ministries of Education.
Security agencies, invigilators, examiners, and ad-hoc staff.
National Assembly Education Committees, ANCOPSS, and other partners.
He reserved special thanks to the media for continued support and called for a collective front in sanitizing the exam space.
“We give God Almighty all the glory for always being by us and for giving us the grace to carry on,” he ended.
RESULT ACCESS
Candidates can check results via www.waecdirect.org using their Smart ID Cards. Digital certificates will be available within 48 hours. Hard copy certificates will be ready within 90 days.
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