# West African examination administration controversies > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/west-african-examination-administration-controversies > Updated: 2026-09-12T01:57:59.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. 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 WAEC and NECO following the implementation of a N4,000 one-off result verification fee for tertiary admission, which critics argued created an undue financial burden. Simultaneously, the WAEC recruitment process faced scrutiny due to technical failures during computer-based aptitude tests, including network disruptions and portal access difficulties. Subsequent reports highlighted concerns over the authenticity of a purported notice regarding the release of 2026 WASSCE results, which contained discrepancies such as an incorrect date and the signature of a former minister. In Nigeria, these issues prompted discussions between stakeholders and the Minister of Education to strengthen NECO as a credible national alternative to WAEC. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: WASSCE examination controversies spark debate in Sierra Leone and Nigeria Discrepancies over purported 2026 WASSCE result notices in Sierra Leone and debates over the role of Nigeria's NECO examination body have surfaced following regional testing controversies. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wassce-examination-controversies-spark-debate-in-sierra-leone-and-nigeria ### 2026-09-07: West African Examinations Council faces fee and technical controversies WAEC and NECO face backlash over a new N4,000 result verification fee, while recruitment efforts are marred by technical failures and network disruptions during aptitude tests. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-african-examinations-council-faces-fee-and-technical-controversies --- Cite as: West African examination administration controversies. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/west-african-examination-administration-controversies