Education Ministry Denies Cancellation Of WAEC, NECO Exams

The Federal Ministry of Education has denied reports of widespread examination malpractice and cancellation of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

The ministry, in a statement, described the reports as “false and misleading” and urged students, parents, and the general public to disregard the claims.

According to the ministry, the 2025 WAEC Examinations have been successfully concluded, with only a few isolated incidents of malpractice reported.

It added that the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) Examinations are also progressing smoothly, with no reported cases of examination malpractice.

The Ministry and WAEC have urged the public to seek information from verified and credible sources, including official websites and social media handles.

It added that anyone found spreading false information will be reported to the appropriate security agencies for investigation and prosecution.

“The Federal Ministry of Education has not received any official communication or report from WAEC, NECO, or any examination body regarding widespread malpractice in either of the examinations.

“The Ministry therefore urges students, parents, school administrators, and the general public to disregard the fake press release currently in circulation. It is entirely fabricated, misleading, and intended to cause unnecessary panic and confusion.

“The public is advised to seek information only from verified and credible sources, including:

*The official website of the Federal Ministry of Education: www.education.gov.ng

“The official WAEC portal: www.waecnigeria.org

“The official NECO portal: www.neco.gov.ng

“Verified communication channels of WAEC, NECO, the Ministry, and reputable media outlets,” the statement signed by Director, Press & Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade explained.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has also reacted to the false claims, stating that the examination has not been cancelled.

WAEC noted that the marking of scripts has been concluded, and results will be released on or before Thursday, August 4, 2025.

“The WAEC Management would like to state unequivocally that the spurious Press Statement being circulated did not emanate from the Council. The said examination has not been cancelled.

“Though the source of that information cannot be ascertained, the Council is certain that the false claim is being peddled by mischief-makers who are bent on bringing the Council to disrepute to cause confusion and panic among candidates who sat the examination. As a matter of fact, the Marking scripts for the said examination has just been concluded and results will be released on or before Thursday, August 4, 2025.

“The Council would like to use this opportunity to inform the general public and all stakeholders that all information from the Council are disseminated via our official and verified social media handles, as well as accredited media platforms across the country. In the same vein, all press releases are issued and signed by the Public Affairs Department of the Council on behalf of the Head of National Office.

“We therefore, urge our stakeholders and the general public to disregard the said publication,” a statement signed by the Council’s Ag. Head, Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina said.

Education Ministry Denies Cancellation Of WAEC, NECO Exams is first published on The Whistler Newspaper