The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has withheld the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, results of candidates from 50 secondary schools across Nigeria over allegations of examination malpractice.
According to a notice sent to heads of public and private schools on Sunday, August 2, 2026, WAEC said the affected schools must submit detailed reports on the alleged infractions within 14 days of receiving the letter.
The council said the action was taken in accordance with the WAEC Bye-Laws on Examination Malpractice, and warned that failure to comply could attract further sanctions.
WAEC explained that the withholding followed malpractice allegations recorded during the 2026 WASSCE for School Candidates. It stressed that withholding the results does not amount to a final conviction, as schools have been given an opportunity to respond.
The council said it would review reports submitted by the schools and conduct necessary investigations before deciding whether to release the results or impose additional disciplinary measures.
The 50 schools listed cut across Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, Abuja, Enugu, Kaduna, Bauchi, Gombe, Benue, Ondo, Delta, Cross River, Ogun, Kwara, Imo, Akwa Ibom, Nasarawa, Taraba, Edo, Anambra and other states.
Among those named are Victory College, Lagos; Christ Apostolic Grammar School, Ibadan; Greenfield Academy, Abuja; Dominion Comprehensive College, Port Harcourt; Deeper Life High School, Gbagada; Prestige College, Lagos; Hallmark Academy, Owerri; Oxford College, Ibadan; Sweetwaters Secondary School, Lagos; and Topfaith International School, Jalingo.
WAEC reiterated its commitment to protecting the integrity of its examinations, noting that malpractice undermines the value of certificates and the country’s education system. It urged students, teachers, school administrators and parents to uphold ethical standards during examinations.
Candidates from the affected schools have been advised to remain calm and liaise with their school authorities for updates, as the cases are still under review and no final decision has been made on the withheld results.