WAEC Reacts To Report Of Restricting Subjects for 2026 WASSCE
- The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reacted to a report circulating on social media
- The examination body denied reports restricting Senior Secondary students to specific subjects in the 2026 WASSCE
- The acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adeshina, shared more details in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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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.
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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.”
Nigerians react as WAEC denies restricting subjects
@AhmadKehindeOl1
But why is WAEC disrupting the system and confusing the people, for God's sake? There were restrictions on the 1ST CASS before the later adjustment. This unstable policy is really affecting schools and students. I only pray that this year's examination does not get disastrous.
@Victor552012097
You people should better advise them, how can they introduce new compulsory trade subjects for Ss3 students that are about to graduate? Is it not a way of encouraging exam malpractice?.
@Ramapove
The apparent danger in updating the WAEC CASS APP now is that the very act has created another problem of schools having to select a trade subject the present SS3 never did since SS1, else CASS registration will not be possible.
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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.
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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
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