West African Examinations Council

Political and legal challenges facing Peter Obi

6 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Anambra State challenges Peter Obi over fiscal record and 2027 bid

The financial dispute between Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for 2027, and the Anambra State Government has intensified. The state government alleges Obi’s administration left beh

JAMB UTME security, reforms, and admission updates

7 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: JAMB lifts ban on SIM swap and email changes for candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced several measures to secure the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and streamline the admission process in Nigeria. To combat impersonation

Ghana BECE examination and placement controversy

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian students' mental health concerns rise after BECE results

Stakeholders in Ghana are raising concerns regarding the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the subsequent school placement process. The National Council of Parent-Teacher-Association (NCPTA) has cal

West African examination administration controversies

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: WASSCE examination controversies spark debate in Sierra Leone and Nigeria

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) have faced various controversies regarding fees, technical issues, and result authenticity. Initially, criticism was directed at

Ghana education system performance concerns

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Ghana Minority Leader demands national dialogue over education crisis

Concerns have emerged regarding the quality of education and examination outcomes in Ghana. Following recent West African Examinations Council (WAEC) results, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin characterized the sit

OPay misinformation and legal response

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Nigeria Police arrest woman for spreading fake OPay shutdown notice

Fintech company OPay has been addressing viral social media rumors claiming the platform would undergo an indefinite operational shutdown starting September 1, 2026. The company initially debunked these claims, noting th

WAEC 2026 exam results, pass rates, and malpractice updates

9 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE provisional results

In early September 2026, WAEC released provisional WASSCE results for Ghana, where 512,862 candidates participated—an 11.07% increase from the previous year. Subject performance showed a notable divergence: Core Mathemat

Ghana education sector labor disputes

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Ghana Education Minister holds emergency talks to avert teacher strike

In August 2026, Ghana faced multiple industrial action threats within its education sector. Initially, university administrators represented by GAUA and TUSAAG began a strike on August 11 over disputes regarding salary a

Sierra Leone education integrity and examination management

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: West African education authorities face examination integrity controversies

In Sierra Leone, the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) addressed the withholding of over 1,100 National Primary School Examination (NPSE) results. The initial withholding was primarily due to 61 sc

JAMB admission policy and digital updates

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Nigeria releases 2026/2027 Federal Unity Colleges admission list

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has implemented new policies and digital systems to manage tertiary institution admissions in Nigeria. JAMB clarified requirements for underage candidates, defined as