WAEC released the 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE results for school candidates.[1][2][3][4]
Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut is the Head of WAEC's Nigeria National Office.[3][4]
1,200,514 candidates sat for the 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE.[3]
61.54% of candidates earned credits in at least five subjects, including English and Mathematics.[3][4]
What remains disputed or unverified
WAEC withheld the results of 167,486 candidates who participated in the 2026 WASSCE exercise.[1][2][3][4][5]
The West African Examinations Council announced on August 5 that the 2026 Computer‑Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination results for school candidates are now available.[1][2][3][4]
Performance statistics
The release covered 1,200,514 candidates, of whom 61.54 % earned credits in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.[3][4]
Official comment
Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, head of WAEC’s Nigeria National Office, presented the figures at a press briefing in Lagos.[3][4]
Unconfirmed report on withheld results
One outlet reported that WAEC withheld the results of 167,486 candidates, a claim not mentioned in the other four reports.[1][2][3][4][5]
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