FG Announces WAEC's Technical Glitch Fixed, Mentions When to Recheck Updated Result
- The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the resolution of a technical glitch that disrupted access to some 2025 WASSCE results
- The glitch was linked to WAEC's new paper serialisation security process and has now been fully addressed, with updated results to be available within 24 hours
- The ministry is also pushing ahead with reforms, including Computer-Based Testing starting in 2026, to strengthen exam integrity and eliminate malpractice
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The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed that the technical challenge that disrupted access to some results of the 2025 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination has been resolved.
The issue was linked to paper serialisation in specific subjects during post-release processing, a security feature introduced by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to protect the integrity of exam materials.
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Education ministry announces resolution of WAEC glitches
In a statement released on Thursday, the Director of Press at the ministry, Folasade Boriowo, said WAEC responded promptly and professionally to the glitch and has now corrected the issue.
Updated results are expected to be fully accessible through the official result checker portal within 24 hours.
The ministry acknowledged the frustration the glitch may have caused and thanked candidates for their patience.
WAEC to go partly CBT by 2026
According to the statement, the Honourable Minister has made examination reforms a key pillar of his administration. One of the major steps being introduced is the phased rollout of Computer-Based Testing (CBT), which will begin in November 2026.
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The initiative will initially cover the objective segments of exams administered by WAEC and the National Examinations Council (NECO).
The ministry explained that the CBT model is being adopted to reduce malpractice and eliminate the risk of question leaks.
Authorities believe that the shift will help restore public confidence in the examination process while ensuring that students are evaluated based solely on their performance.
The statement added that this transition is not just about technology but about protecting the value of Nigerian certificates and reinforcing the credibility of national examinations.
Quoting the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu Alausa, Boriowo said
“Safeguarding the integrity of examinations is not optional—it is essential. Upholding high standards protects the future of our young people and sustains Nigeria’s global reputation.”
How to Check 2025 WASSCE Results
In an earlier report, Legit.ng detailed a step-by-step process of how to check the just-released 2025 WASSCE results.
Every candidate can check the results themselves on their phones or personal computers without having to go to commercial cyber cafes or employ a third party.
All the candidates need are details inscribed on their plastic WAEC ID card issued to everyone who sat the exam.
Here, you will find a detailed and simplified steps to take to check the 2025 WASSCE.
Source: Legit.ng
