2017 waec news
Here are some news stories related to the 2017 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Nigeria:
- WAEC Releases 2017 May/June WASSCE Results: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) released the results of the 2017 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) on August 24, 2017. According to the results, 54.04% of the candidates who sat for the exam passed.
- WAEC Introduces New Marking Scheme: In 2017, WAEC introduced a new marking scheme for the WASSCE, which aimed to reduce the stress and anxiety associated with the exam. The new scheme allowed candidates to have their scripts marked in batches, rather than all at once.
- Candidates Protest Over Alleged Malpractice: In some parts of Nigeria, candidates protested over alleged malpractice during the 2017 WASSCE. The protests were sparked by reports of mass cheating and irregularities in the conduct of the exam.
- WAEC Introduces Biometric Verification: In 2017, WAEC introduced biometric verification for the WASSCE, which aimed to prevent impersonation and ensure the integrity of the exam. The biometric verification system used facial recognition technology to verify the identities of candidates.
- WAEC Warns Against Exam Malpractice: In the lead-up to the 2017 WASSCE, WAEC warned candidates and schools against exam malpractice, including cheating, impersonation, and other forms of irregularities. The council also warned that any candidate found to have engaged in malpractice would be disqualified from the exam.
- WAEC Releases 2017 November/December WASSCE Results: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) released the results of the 2017 November/December West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) on January 24, 2018. According to the results, 44.12% of the candidates who sat for the exam passed.
These are just a few of the news stories related to the 2017 WAEC in Nigeria. If you're looking for more information, please let me know!