Edo State Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa awarded N1 million to Delight Amayaenvbo for her outstanding performance in the WASSCE exams, aiming to encourage academic excellence.

The Federal Government's proposal to increase fees for the WASSCE and NECO examinations has ignited widespread outrage, prompting discussions on policy reversals and their impact on Nigerian education.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed that there was no question paper leakage in the 2026 WASSCE, despite facing logistical challenges.

Legacy Girls’ College is set to host a two-week impactful program for girls, while also celebrating two students, Suleman Huda Suglo and Paula Adzo Elinam Sowu, who were named top prize winners in Africa for the 2025 WASSCE.

Ghana's Deputy Minister for Education has issued a warning to final-year Senior High School students, urging them to refrain from vandalizing school property after completing their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has strongly condemned a violent assault on two teachers and the destruction of school property at Bawku Senior High School during the WASSCE, calling it a grave violation of discipline and an attack on safety.

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in the Ashanti Region has threatened to boycott the upcoming English Language West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and stage protests if a detained colleague is not released.

Oyo State officials have expressed deep concern regarding late-night 2026 WASSCE exams, attributing the issue to material delays and urging WAEC to reschedule papers to prioritize student welfare.

Nigeria's Education Minister announced that the Computer-Based Test for WASSCE (CBT-WASSCE) was successful in government schools, with no major glitches reported.

Tanyigbe Senior High School in Ghana's Ho Municipality has been without electricity for about a week after a heavy rain caused an electricity pole to collapse, disrupting WASSCE preparations.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is in talks to address grievances of staff threatening a strike, assuring candidates and parents of a hitch-free WASSCE.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Senior High School (KNUST SHS) in Kumasi has confirmed the death of one of its candidates following a brief illness during the ongoing West…

The 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates is set to begin on Wednesday, May 13, with oral English, as 509,862 candidates have registered.

WAEC reports that over 1.9 million students are sitting for the 2026 WASSCE, with female candidates surpassing males in number.

Students from KASEC are protesting against an unapproved fee for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the release of funds to all senior high and technical schools. These funds are designated to cover the practical examinations for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Thirty-three Senior High Schools in Ghana are set to pilot a new WASSCE-SC curriculum this year. This initiative aims to introduce changes to the educational framework.

Ghanaian students have achieved remarkable success in the WASSCE 2025 examinations, securing the top three positions among over 2.6 million candidates across West Africa.

The General Secretary of Ghana's National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA), Gapson Kofi Raphael, stated that parents are increasingly concerned about the quality of education and students’ performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Standard Chartered has invested in the next generation by hosting a Youth Empowerment session at St. Louis SHS in Ghana, providing practical skills and guidance to senior high school finalists preparing for WASSCE examinations and their transition to the next phase of life.

Legacy Girls’ College proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of two of its students, Huda Suglo Suleman and Paula Adzo Elinam Sowu, who have received national recognition for their…

Ghana's Education Minister announced that the government is considering allowing approximately 30,000 senior high school graduates who failed mathematics in the WASSCE to re-sit the paper.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, Second Series.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results for its Computer-Based WASSCE, reporting a 42% pass rate.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is facing criticism regarding its 2026 WASSCE results, with schools reporting alleged grading anomalies and technical glitches linked to the new CBT rollout.

Former President John Dramani Mahama stated that the government's plan to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools would improve students' academic performance by restoring adequate contact time with teachers.

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Education announced the suspension of proposed fee increases for WASSCE and NECO examinations, following widespread criticism from parents and education stakeholders.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed viral social media claims that floodwaters destroyed West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) papers, stating that affected candidates would not be required to rewrite them.

Ghanaian Senior High School graduates are being advised on productive activities to engage in while awaiting their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.

Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has granted the Ghana Education Service (GES) firm authority to take decisive action against post-WASSCE celebrations on school campuses.

The Gamaliel and Susan Onosode Foundation has awarded Osun student Ajisafe Qoreebullah with an Academic Excellence Award for his outstanding WASSCE results.

This article provides crucial 'don'ts' for writing informal letters, aiming to help students avoid common mistakes and improve their English exam scores for WASSCE and general communication.

Some students from Accra Senior High School and St. Thomas Aquinas SHS have voiced concerns regarding the high level of difficulty of this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Core Mathematics paper.

Four students from Kumasi Academy, currently sitting for the WASSCE exams, have been arrested by police following alleged threats to set the school on fire after completing their examinations.

Lagos State reported a total revenue of N2.6 trillion in 2025, with its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) increasing by 18.5% to N1.87 trillion. The state also spent N1.4 billion on WAEC fees for 45,598 students, achieving a 61.52% WASSCE pass rate.

With the registration period open from May 4, 2026, this article provides essential information for private candidates regarding the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) 2nd Series, including the process, fees, and examination format.

Final-year Senior High School students in Ghana and other West African countries have commenced the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) today, starting with Oral English.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has assured candidates that technical glitches experienced during the 2025 WASSCE will not recur, implementing stricter safeguards and system upgrades for the 2026 examination.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has opened registration for the 2026 WASSCE for private candidates, with the computer-based exam costing ₦37,000 and registration closing on July 31.

Sammi Awuku, a Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to address Ghana's persistent power supply challenges, warning that the outages are negatively impacting students preparing for national examinations.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the release of funds to cover practical examinations for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) nationwide.

Prempeh College in Ghana hosted a seminar for hundreds of French students from the Ashanti Region, aimed at improving their approach to the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of results for the 2026 first series Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates, noting a marginal increase in performance.

For Huda Suglo Suleman, years of hard work paid off in grand style when Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd honoured her with a laptop and a cash prize of GH¢30,000 for emerging as the Overall Best Student for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). The recognition, conferred on Huda at the recently held […]

The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Ernest Kofi Davis, has praised the West African Examinations Council for recognising outstanding academic achievement through its Distinction…

Ghana's Education Minister announces that approximately 30,000 Senior High School graduates may be given an opportunity to re-sit the WASSCE mathematics exam.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results for the 2025 WASSCE for Private Candidates, Second Series, but withheld over 800 results due to suspected examination malpractice.

An education group has threatened to sue the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and issued a 14-day ultimatum, a day after WAEC defended the credibility of the 2026 WASSCE results amidst social media criticism.

John Mahama, former President of Ghana, has pledged to complete 30 abandoned E-block school projects, 35 Agenda 111 hospitals, and the Upper East Airport within 24 months if elected. He emphasized ending the waste of taxpayers' money by finishing these stalled projects.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is expected to release the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) results for private candidates online today, August 4, 2026, as previously announced.

The Nigerian Federal Government suspended the proposed N50,000 fee hike for WAEC and NECO examinations following widespread public outrage. Political figures like Atiku and Peter Obi welcomed the decision, criticizing the government's initial poor planning.

An 18-year-old Notre Dame Girls Senior High School student, Jacinta Phiapre Kubi Appiah, has been identified as the WASSCE candidate who died last Wednesday after completing her final paper.

Three former students of Hohoe E.P. Senior High School in Ghana have been arrested by the Volta North Regional Police Command for allegedly destroying school property after completing their 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Police have cautioned WASSCE candidates against engaging in violence and vandalism after their final exams, with six students already arrested.

A speeding truck driver was arrested after his vehicle killed a West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) candidate and a motorcyclist in Rivers State. The fatal crash occurred as the truck lost control.

The Oyo State Government has criticized the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for delays in delivering WASSCE papers, which disrupted the 2026 examinations in the state, and is seeking a rescheduling.

The ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) conducted by WAEC has faced significant delays, forcing candidates to write papers late into the night and prompting protests from parents.

The Tema West Municipal Chief Executive, Ludwig Teye Totimeh, visited WASSCE examination centers in the municipality to monitor proceedings and encourage candidates to maintain integrity.

An Ogun teacher has been arrested for allegedly killing his former WASSCE student, confessing to drugging the candidate and spending the ransom money on sports betting.

More than 25,000 candidates in Ghana’s Northern Region have commenced sitting for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), which began on April 7 and is scheduled to conclude on June 15.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a strong warning to teachers, invigilators, and heads of Senior High Schools to prevent all forms of examination malpractice as the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) begins.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is implementing new technology and stringent integrity measures to combat malpractice for 1.9 million candidates taking the 2026 computer-based WASSCE.

Former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has attributed the decline in the 2025 WASSCE results to the absence of a clear and structured education formula guiding the system.

Ghana's GETFund has allocated GH¢22.3 million to support practical examinations for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially authorised the release of funds to all Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) to cover the costs of the upcoming 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) practicals.

Ghana will rejoin four other West African countries for the 2026 May-June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with 473,658 final-year senior high school students preparing for the exams.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results for the 2026 CB-WASSCE, indicating a 32.7% pass rate. The council also reported that 75 results were withheld due to malpractices, while providing details on how candidates can check their scores.

Two candidates from Legacy Girls College, Suleman Huda Suglo and Paula Adzo Elinam Sowu, have been named the Overall Best and Second Best Prize Winners in Africa for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by the West African Examination Council (WAEC).

Ghana's Ministry of Education has expressed concern over the increasing incidence of examination malpractice during West African Examinations Council (WASSCE) certificate exams, pledging closer collaboration with the examination body.

Ghana's Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Apaak, has commended the top-performing candidates in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), highlighting their academic excellence and urging discipline.

Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has sponsored the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fees for 2,000 indigent students across Ogun State, reaffirming his commitment to educational advancement.

The Ministry of the Interior has announced an extension of the aptitude test dates for Category C (WASSCE) applicants under the 2025/2026 Centralized Services E-Recruitment Portal.