2019 waec news

Here are some news updates about the 2019 WAEC (West African Examinations Council) examination:

General News

  1. 2019 WAEC Exam Begins May 6: The 2019 WAEC examination commenced on May 6, 2019, with over 1.9 million candidates registered to participate in the examination.
  2. WAEC Introduces New Marking Scheme: For the 2019 examination, WAEC introduced a new marking scheme, which aims to reduce the stress and anxiety associated with the examination.
  3. Candidates Warned Against Malpractice: WAEC warned candidates against engaging in any form of malpractice during the examination, as any candidate found guilty would be severely punished.

Results

  1. 2019 WAEC Results Released: The results of the 2019 WAEC examination were released on August 21, 2019, with over 1.9 million candidates who sat for the examination.
  2. Pass Rate Drops: The pass rate for the 2019 WAEC examination dropped to 63.98%, compared to 65.49% in 2018.
  3. Top Performing States: The top performing states in the 2019 WAEC examination were Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo, with pass rates of 74.14%, 73.45%, and 72.93%, respectively.

Controversies

  1. WAEC Cancels Results of 215,000 Candidates: WAEC cancelled the results of over 215,000 candidates who sat for the 2019 examination due to various irregularities, including mass cheating.
  2. Candidates Protest Over Results: Some candidates protested the results of the 2019 WAEC examination, claiming that the results were not accurate and that they were unfairly treated.

Other News

  1. WAEC Introduces New Subject: For the 2019 examination, WAEC introduced a new subject, Agricultural Science, which was added to the curriculum to promote the study of agriculture in Nigeria.
  2. WAEC Partners with NUC to Promote Education: WAEC partnered with the National Universities Commission (NUC) to promote education in Nigeria and to improve the quality of education in the country.

These are some of the news updates about the 2019 WAEC examination. If you have any specific questions or need further information, feel free to ask!