The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has announced the release of the results for the 2025 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, First Series.
In a statement issued over the weekend, the acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, disclosed that the examination, held between January 29 and February 15, 2025, was marked by 512 examiners.
A total of 9,439 candidates registered for the exam, reflecting a 12.86% increase compared to the 2024 figure. Out of these, 9,054 candidates sat the exam across 143 centres nationwide. Among the candidates, 4,384 were male (48.42%) and 4,670 were female (51.58%).
Performance Analysis
Adesina explained that 3,388 candidates (37.42%) obtained credit and above in at least five subjects, regardless of English Language and Mathematics. Meanwhile, 2,441 candidates (26.96%) achieved credit and above in a minimum of five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
Of those who achieved the latter feat, 1,291 were male (52.89%) and 1,150 were female (47.11%).
The council noted a 3.99% decrease in this performance category compared to previous years. In 2023 and 2024, the pass rates for five credits including English Language and Mathematics were 23.99% and 30.95%, respectively.
Special Needs and Results Processing
The statement highlighted that 25 candidates with special needs participated in the examination. Among them were six visually impaired, one hearing-impaired, and six albinos. Adesina assured that these candidates received special accommodations during the examination.
Of the total candidates, 8,651 (95.55%) had their results fully processed and released. However, 403 candidates (4.45%) experienced delays due to errors attributed to them. Efforts are underway to resolve these issues promptly.
Examination Malpractice
The council revealed that the results of 56 candidates (0.62%) were withheld over allegations of examination malpractice. Affected candidates are advised to visit the WAEC Notice of Examination Malpractice Portal at https://waecinternational.org/complaints to address these concerns.
How to Check Results
Candidates can check their results online by visiting www.waecdirect.org. Those seeking digital copies of their certificates can access them via the Digital Certificate Platform at www.waec.org.
WAEC assured candidates that all outstanding results will be processed and released as soon as possible.