WAEC Debunk Viral Rumors of 2025 Exam Cancellation

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Federal Ministry of Education have strongly denied reports circulating online claiming the cancellation of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and invalidation of results. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Official Statements Refute Fake News

• Federal Ministry of Education:

  • Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations, dismissed the claims as “false and misleading.”

  • Confirmed that no such decision was made to cancel the exams or results.

  • The Ministry is preparing an official clarification to counter the misinformation.

• WAEC’s Response:

  • Mrs. Moyosola Adesina, WAEC’s Public Relations Officer, stated that the viral statement did not originate from the Council.

  • Described the report as the work of “mischief-makers” aiming to cause panic among students and parents.

  • Confirmed that marking has been completed, and results will be released by August 4, 2025, as scheduled.

Source of the Fake News

The fraudulent statement had falsely claimed:
✅ Exams were cancelled due to “mass malpractice, leaks, and AI-assisted cheating.”
✅ Cited a non-existent official, “Dr. (Mrs.) Aisha Lawal” (purported DG of the Federal Examinations Regulatory Board).

WAEC’s Assurance to Candidates

• Results will be released on time.

• All official updates come only from WAEC’s verified channels.

• Urged the public to ignore the false report and avoid spreading panic.

Final Warning Against Fake News

Both WAEC and the Federal Government have warned against unverified exam-related rumors, urging Nigerians to rely only on official sources for updates.