The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) portal for online capturing and uploading of candidates’ school selection data for the 2026 placement exercise will be open from August 24.

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.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) explained why high-performing pupils might receive lower-than-expected BECE grades. WAEC also rejected claims of bias, stating that examiners cannot differentiate between scripts from private and public schools.

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 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with over 3,600 candidates absent. The council also confirmed exam malpractice, leading to the withholding of results for 601 candidates and investigations into 2,722 others.

The Nigerian government has increased the registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) to N50,000. This hike has been met with strong opposition from groups and parents, who are urging the government to reverse the decision.

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

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has justified its decision to bar 154 Sekondi College students from writing their Chemistry examinations due to late arrival, citing regulations.

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 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 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.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has cautioned candidates sitting for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) that assaults on examination officials or possession of…

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.

Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, Ghana's Deputy Minister of Education, has called on the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to proactively integrate technology, specifically artificial intelligence, into examination processes to curb malpractice.

Head of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) National Office, Dr Mrs Rosemond Wilson, has urged candidates to avoid shortcuts during examinations.

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) has provided instructions for candidates to access their 2026 certificates online, advising the use of its official digital certificate application.

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.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has denied allegations of using separate grading systems for public and private schools. While open to remarking BECE scripts, WAEC has rejected calls for an independent audit of the scripts.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld the results of 167,486 candidates due to alleged exam malpractice and outstanding debts from certain states.

The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has accused the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) of serious discrepancies and unfair marking in the 2026 BECE grades, calling for an independent review and transparent standards-based grading.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has intensified efforts with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to eliminate examination malpractice in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

The Federal Government has suspended its planned increase in registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. This decision is seen as a sensitive move to keep exams accessible to all children.

The Campaign for Equal Rights and Opportunities for All Nigerians (CERON) has condemned the Federal Government's approval of an increase in registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), urging a reversal of the decision.

The Ondo State Ministry of Education has sanctioned 17 students and indefinitely withheld their West African Examinations Council (WAEC) results. The disciplinary action follows an incident captured in a video, though the specific nature of the 'sign-out' event is not detailed.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued a strong warning to schools and supervisors regarding the illegal collection of fees from candidates for scripts, welfare, and other unauthorized charges.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has disclaimed a forged letter, dated May 27, that was addressed to school proprietors and principals across the country regarding the deployment of security personnel.

Workers of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) are scheduled to begin an industrial action on Wednesday, protesting disputes over recruitment and pay policies. The protest is expected to spread nationwide from the Lagos headquarters.

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.

Four candidates, including a pair of twins, were apprehended for engaging in examination malpractice during the Science paper on day three of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Officials from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) uncovered separate cases of cheating.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has adjusted its examination timings in an effort to curb instances of examination leakages. This measure aims to enhance the integrity of the assessment process.

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.

Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, received the Chairman of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Professor Thomas B. R. Yormah, and his delegation for a courtesy call ahead of WAEC's 74th Anniversary in Ghana.

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 launched an official digital certificate platform, allowing individuals to access, download, and share their 2026 certificates online.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has extended the registration deadline for the 2026 GCE computer-based examination to August 28, allowing prospective candidates more time to register.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has strongly refuted allegations that private school candidates are unfairly treated in the marking of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), asserting its assessment procedures are transparent.

The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) is compiling nationwide evidence of alleged discrepancies in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results. This follows widespread concerns about the results, prompting the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to request submissions of evidence from affected schools.

Africa Education Watch (EduWatch) has expressed concerns about the limited physical presence of West African Examinations Council (WAEC) officials at Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) centers across Ghana.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has initiated legal proceedings against the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) over an ongoing strike, with the petitioner claiming the WAEC CEO is being targeted.

Prof. Enoch Opoku Antwi, former Dean at Academic City University College, has called on parents to hold the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) fully responsible and sue them for examination leakages.

The Lagos State government has officially announced that the 2026 Junior West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exam will commence on June 29. This sets the schedule for students preparing for the junior secondary school certificate examination.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) attributed delays in its exams to a fatal crash that killed three officials and ongoing insecurity. These incidents have disrupted the examination schedule.

Workers at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) are continuing their protests against alleged victimisation and unfair labor practices. The demonstrations highlight ongoing grievances regarding their working conditions.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed the arrest of over 40 individuals, including teachers, for alleged involvement in examination malpractice during the recent Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has implemented significant innovations, including exam malpractice quotas and the serialization of papers, to combat exam malpractice and enhance the efficiency of its examination process.

Ghana's Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to review its methods for transporting and delivering examination papers to centers nationwide.

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 raised concerns about significant gaps in candidates' ability to understand key subjects, calling for improved teaching methods and exam preparation.

A former student of Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, has been named West Africa’s Best Business Student at the latest West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Distinction Awards.

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.