WAEC Reacts To Report Of Restricting Subjects for 2026 WASSCE
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide
Yaba, Lagos state - The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has denied reports restricting Senior Secondary students to specific subjects for the forthcoming 2026 WASSCE.
The acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adeshina, described the reports as “unfounded assumptions” and urged schools and the general public to disregard them.
Adeshina made this known in a statement issued via WAEC X handle @waecnigeria on behalf of the Head of National Office on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
This is coming amid reports circulating on social media that WAEC has directed schools to limit students’ subject combinations for the 2026 examination
WAEC explained that it does not issue directives concerning the development or modification of senior secondary curricula.
The examination body clarified that it does not issue directives concerning the development or modification of senior secondary curricula, as that responsibility lies solely with the Federal Government through relevant education authorities.
“WAEC wishes to categorically distance itself from this unfounded assumption and the information making the rounds on the said subject. The Council did not issue any such directive(s) nor restrict the choice of students to offer any particular subject(s) for WASSCE (SC) 2026 as alleged.”
WAEC releases subject combinations for 2026 examination
Recall that WAEC released the 2026 WASSCE subject combinations, barring Science and Arts students from taking Economics to align studies with career paths.
English Language, Mathematics, and Civic Education remain compulsory for all candidates, while Business students retain Economics as a core subject.
WAEC introduced 35 trade subjects to boost students’ practical and entrepreneurial skills, mandating at least one trade subject per candidate.
WAEC releases requirements for schools
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that WAEC mandated schools to provide ICT facilities, including 250 laptops, servers, power backup, CCTV, and air-conditioned exam halls by 2026.
Officials urged schools to upgrade centres, warning that those unable to meet requirements will be assigned to designated CBT centres.
NAPPS encouraged proprietors to seek funding support, as ICT partners donated gadgets to schools during the sensitisation programme in Port Harcourt
Source: Legit.ng
