The West African Examinations Council has released the results for the 2026 first series Computer Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates, showing a marginal increase in performance among those who obtained credits in at least five subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola F. Adesina, confirmed the development in a statement from the council’s headquarters in Yaba on Friday. The examination was conducted across 166 centres in Nigeria between January 28 and February 14, with a total of 10,480 candidates sitting for the test. Of these, 3,429 candidates, representing 32.72 percent, obtained credits and above in a minimum of five subjects including English Language and Mathematics. This reflects a 5.76 percent improvement from the 26.96 percent pass rate recorded in the 2025 first series.
Adesina also disclosed that 43 candidates with special needs participated, including 11 visually impaired persons, four candidates with hearing impairments, and four albinos, with adequate support provided. Currently, 8,418 candidates, representing 80.32 percent, have their results fully processed, while the results of 2,062 candidates are pending due to errors traceable to the candidates.
The council has withheld the results of 75 candidates, representing 0.72 percent of the total, in connection with reported examination malpractice. Investigations are ongoing, and decisions will be communicated directly to the affected candidates.
WAEC encouraged candidates to visit its official website to check their status and access digital copies of their certificates, which have been released alongside the results. The exercise involved coordination and marking across Lagos, Enugu, and Kaduna with 608 examiners participating between February 26 and March 13.
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