The biggest news is that WAEC has released corrected results following the discovery of a significant grading error.
Here’s a breakdown of the key developments:
- Initial Error and Low Pass Rate: WAEC initially released results on August 4, 2025, which showed a mass failure with only 38.32% of candidates achieving five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. This led to widespread public concern and outrage.
- Discovery of a Technical Glitch: During an internal review, WAEC discovered that a wrong serialised code file was used in the printing of the English Language Objective paper. This led to the use of incorrect marking keys, which significantly affected the results of many candidates. This error was a result of new anti-malpractice measures, which involved the serialization of objective test papers in core subjects.
- Correction and Apology: On Friday, August 8, 2025, WAEC’s Head of National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, held a press conference to announce the release of the reviewed results and apologize for the error. He acknowledged the emotional distress caused to candidates, parents, and other stakeholders.
- Improved Pass Rate: The corrected results show a substantial increase in performance. The pass rate for candidates with at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, has now risen to 62.96%, a significant improvement from the initial 38.32%.
- Withheld Results: The results of 191,053 candidates (9.7% of the total) are still being withheld due to various cases of examination malpractice under investigation. This is a lower percentage than the previous year.
- Action for Candidates: WAEC has advised all candidates to recheck their results on the official portal, www.waecdirect.org. They also stated that candidates can apply for their digital certificates 48 hours after their results are verified, with hard copies becoming available in 90 days.
- Unpaid Fees: WAEC also mentioned that some candidates sponsored by state governments are still unable to access their results because of unpaid examination fees. They appealed to the relevant authorities to settle their debts.
The corrected results have brought a sense of relief to many, but the incident has highlighted the need for more robust systems and quality control in the administration of public examinations. Sources
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