The Federal Ministry of Education has strongly refuted a circulating online statement falsely claiming the cancellation of the 2025 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Examinations due to widespread malpractice.
The Ministry has categorically disassociated itself from what it terms “fake news,” assuring the public that the information is entirely fabricated.
In a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations, the Ministry clarified that the 2025 WAEC Examinations have been successfully concluded.
It acknowledged only a few isolated incidents of malpractice, which were promptly addressed by the relevant authorities.
The Ministry also provided an update on the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) Examinations, stating they are progressing smoothly with no reported cases of examination malpractice as of the release of their statement.
Furthermore, the Federal Ministry of Education confirmed that it has not received any official communication or report from WAEC, NECO, or any other examination body concerning widespread malpractice in either examination.
The statement reads: “The attention of the Federal Ministry of Education has been drawn to a false and misleading statement circulating online, alleging the cancellation of the 2025 WAEC Examinations due to widespread examination malpractice.
“The Ministry wishes to categorically disassociate itself from this fake news and clarify the following:
“The 2025 WAEC Examinations have been successfully concluded, with only a few isolated incidents of malpractice reported, all of which were promptly addressed by the relevant authorities.
“The ongoing NECO Examinations are progressing smoothly, and as of this 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 examination body regarding widespread malpractice in either of the examinations.
“The Ministry therefore urges students, parents, school administrators, and the general public to disregard the fake press release currently in circulation. It is entirely fabricated, misleading, and intended to cause unnecessary panic and confusion.”