Waec news today 2021

Here are some recent news updates about WAEC (West African Examinations Council) in 2021:

Latest News

  1. WAEC Releases 2021 WASSCE Results: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. According to the council, 1, 570, 801 candidates sat for the examination, with 43.13% of them obtaining five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. [Source: Punch Newspaper]
  2. WAEC Introduces New Subject Options: WAEC has introduced new subject options for the 2021 WASSCE, including Agricultural Science, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries. The council said the new subjects are designed to cater to the needs of students who are interested in pursuing careers in agriculture and related fields. [Source: Vanguard Newspaper]
  3. WAEC Warns Against Exam Malpractice: WAEC has warned against exam malpractice, saying that anyone found guilty of cheating will be severely punished. The council said it has put in place measures to prevent malpractice, including the use of biometric technology to monitor candidates during the examination. [Source: ThisDay Newspaper]
  4. WAEC Introduces E-Results: WAEC has introduced an e-results system, which allows candidates to check their results online. The council said the system is designed to reduce the stress and inconvenience associated with checking results at examination centers. [Source: Daily Trust Newspaper]
  5. WAEC Partners with NCC to Promote Digital Literacy: WAEC has partnered with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to promote digital literacy among students. The partnership aims to equip students with the skills they need to succeed in the digital age. [Source: ITRealms Newspaper]

Recent Updates

  1. WAEC Releases 2020 WASSCE Results: WAEC released the results of the 2020 WASSCE for school candidates in November 2020. According to the council, 1, 533, 425 candidates sat for the examination, with 42.86% of them obtaining five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics.
  2. WAEC Introduces New Grading System: WAEC introduced a new grading system for the 2020 WASSCE, which replaces the previous grading system. The new system awards grades A1 to E9, with A1 being the highest grade and E9 being the lowest.
  3. WAEC Warns Against Exam Malpractice: WAEC warned against exam malpractice in the 2020 WASSCE, saying that anyone found guilty of cheating will be severely punished. The council said it has put in place measures to prevent malpractice, including the use of biometric technology to monitor candidates during the examination.

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