By DAYO ADESULU
The WAEC CB-WASSCE 2025 Second Series results have been officially released, as the (WAEC), Nigeria, confirmed on Monday.
In a statement issued by the Public Affairs Department and signed by Moyosola F. Adesina, Acting Head of Public Affairs, the Council announced that candidates who sat for the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2025 – Second Series, can now check their performance online.
The development marks another milestone in WAEC’s transition toward technology-driven assessment and certificate processing across Nigeria.
WAEC CB-WASSCE 2025 Second Series Results: Key Figures
According to the Council, the examination held nationwide between Tuesday, November 11 and Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Thereafter, WAEC coordinated the marking of scripts across seven designated centres — Lagos, Ibadan, Benin, Enugu, Uyo, Jos and Kaduna — from January 14 to February 3, 2026. A total of 3,361 examiners participated in the coordination and marking exercise.
In terms of enrollment, 69,604 candidates registered for the examination. This figure reflects a 1.8 percent increase compared to the 68,342 candidates who enrolled for the 2024 diet. However, 65,752 candidates eventually sat the examination across 370 centres nationwide.
The breakdown shows that 32,005 candidates were male, representing 48.68 percent, while 33,747 were female, accounting for 51.32 percent.
Special Needs Candidates Fully Accommodated
WAEC also disclosed that 235 candidates with varying degrees of special needs participated in the examination.
Among them, three were visually impaired, 24 had hearing impairments, while three were albinos. The Council stated that it made adequate provisions to ensure these candidates wrote the examination under appropriate and supportive conditions.
This move underscores WAEC’s commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity in the Nigerian education system.
94.21% of Results Fully Released
Providing an update on result processing, WAEC confirmed that 61,943 candidates — representing 94.21 percent of those who sat the examination — have had their results fully processed and released.
Meanwhile, 3,809 candidates, representing 5.79 percent, still have one or more subjects being processed due to errors traceable to them.
The Council assured affected candidates that it is working to resolve the issues promptly to enable full release of their results.
Performance Analysis: Credit Passes in Five Subjects
A closer look at performance statistics reveals notable trends.
Out of the 65,752 candidates who sat the examination:
- 33,989 candidates (51.69 percent) obtained credit and above in at least five subjects, with or without English Language and Mathematics.
- 27,727 candidates (42.17 percent) secured credit and above in a minimum of five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
Of those who achieved five credits including English and Mathematics, 13,416 were male (48.39 percent), while 14,311 were female (51.61 percent).
However, WAEC noted a marginal decline in performance when compared to previous years. In 2023 and 2024 Second Series examinations, 44.29 percent and 53.64 percent respectively achieved five credits including English and Mathematics. This represents a decrease of 11.47 percent compared to the immediate past year.
Nonetheless, the Council emphasized that performance comparisons between private candidates and school candidates remain inappropriate, since private candidates fall outside the conventional school system.
1,899 Results Withheld Over Examination Malpractice
WAEC further disclosed that 1,899 candidates’ results — representing 2.89 percent of those who sat the examination — have been withheld due to alleged examination malpractice.
The Council stated that investigations are ongoing. Thereafter, findings will be presented to the appropriate committee for review and final determination. Decisions will be communicated directly to the affected candidates once concluded.
How to Check WAEC CB-WASSCE 2025 Second Series Results
Candidates are advised to visit the official WAEC result portal at www.waecdirect.org to check their results.
After confirming their results, candidates can access digital copies of their certificates via the Council’s digital certificate platform at www.waec.org.
Furthermore, candidates who require hard copies must apply online through the WAEC Certificate Request Portal (e-Certman) at https://certrequest.waec.ng/.
WAEC urged all candidates to carefully verify their results and take necessary steps regarding certificate printing or further academic applications.
WAEC Appreciates Stakeholders
While congratulating successful candidates, the expressed gratitude to federal and state governments, security agencies, Ministries of Education, supervisors, invigilators, custodians, examiners and ad-hoc staff who contributed to the successful conduct of the examination.
The Council described the released results as a testament to collective dedication and resilience despite prevailing challenges.
As WAEC continues to modernize examination delivery through computer-based testing and digital certification, stakeholders will likely watch closely how future diets build on this evolving system.
For now, candidates across Nigeria can access their WAEC CB-WASSCE 2025 Second Series results and take the next step in their academic or professional journeys.
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