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Published July 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has dismissed rumours suggesting the cancellation of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Nigeria. In a statement released on Sunday, WAEC’s Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, described the viral report as baseless and false, stressing that the Council never issued such a directive.

According to WAEC, the misleading report—which circulated across social media on Saturday, July 19, 2025—falsely claimed that the entire exam was scrapped due to widespread malpractice, leakage of exam questions, and unauthorized digital sharing of materials. WAEC, however, urged students, parents, and the general public to disregard the claim, attributing it to “mischief-makers” intent on sowing confusion and tarnishing the Council’s reputation.

The examination body further confirmed that the marking of scripts has been completed and that results will be released on or before Thursday, August 4, 2025. It also reminded the public that all official announcements from WAEC are disseminated only through its verified social media handles, trusted media outlets, and its Public Affairs Department.