The Federal Ministry of Education has issued a stern warning to students, parents, and the general public to disregard a circulating online press release that falsely alleges the cancellation of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) exams due to widespread malpractice.
In an official statement from its Office of Director, Press and Public Relations, the Ministry confirmed that the 2025 WAEC exams concluded successfully, with only a handful of isolated malpractice incidents which were promptly handled by relevant authorities. Meanwhile, ongoing NECO examinations are proceeding smoothly, and, as of the date of the release, no cases of examination malpractice have been reported.
“The Federal Ministry of Education has not received any official communication or report from WAEC, NECO, or any other examination body indicating a cancellation or suspension of either examination,” the statement clarified. It went on to describe the viral press release as “entirely fabricated, misleading, and intended to cause unnecessary panic and confusion.”
To ensure accuracy, the Ministry urged all stakeholders to rely solely on verified sources for examination updates, including the Ministry’s official website (www.education.gov.ng), the WAEC portal (www.waecnigeria.org), and the NECO portal (www.neco.gov.ng). It also advised educational institutions and the media to act with caution and confirm information before dissemination. Failure to do so, the Ministry warned, risks undermining public confidence in Nigeria’s examination system and disrupting thousands of students’ academic schedules.
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