WAEC Releases 2025 WASSCE Results

 The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on August 04, 2025, released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), announcing that 78.6% of the 1.6 million candidates achieved credits in five subjects, including English and Mathematics. 

The results, disclosed at a press briefing in Lagos, showed a 3% improvement over 2024’s 75.6%, attributed to enhanced teacher training and digital monitoring. However, 12% of candidates were withheld for malpractice, a slight decrease from 13% last year, with investigations ongoing.

Regional disparities emerged, with southern states like Lagos at 85% pass rates contrasting with northern states like Borno at 60%, reflecting educational inequalities amid insecurity. Parents and educators praised the progress, but critics argue the system still fails to address out-of-school children, estimated at 10 million. 

The narrative of academic improvement is encouraging, yet it underscores persistent challenges in equity and integrity, shaping debates on Nigeria’s education future.