The West African Examination Council (WAEC) result checking portal has temporarily closed for 24 hours due to technical issues, forcing candidates to wait to check their results.
Reasons for WAEC Portal Shutdown
WAEC announced the temporary closure of its result checking portal for 24 hours due to a technical glitch. The agency conveyed this in a post on X (formerly Twitter), specifying that efforts are underway to restore services.
Comparison with NECO and Exam Statistics
The situation at WAEC coincides with the recent shutdown of the National Examination Council (NECO) portal for maintenance. NECO suspended all its exam-related portals, including those for checking and registering exam results, starting August 4, 2025.
Candidate Performance in 2025
In 2025, out of 1,973,253 registered candidates, only 38.32% achieved credits in a minimum of five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. Additionally, 192,089 results were withheld due to malpractice concerns.
The technical issues faced by WAEC and NECO have posed additional challenges for candidates, reflecting on the preparedness of examination bodies and student performance.
