Following the release of 80.32% of the results, 3,429 students achieve passes in Maths and English, while 75 results are held back due to cheating incidents.

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has announced the release of results for the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination, CB-WASSCE, for Private Candidates, 2026 – First Series, with 43.87% of candidates, or 4,598 individuals, achieving credit and above in at least five subjects.

Notably, 3,429 candidates, representing 32.72%, secured credits in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, with male candidates making up 53.86% of this group and female candidates comprising 46.14%.

The latest results show a significant increase in successful candidates compared to previous years, with a 5.76% rise in those achieving a minimum of five credits, including English and Mathematics.

According to WAEC, 80.32% of results have been fully processed, and only 0.72% of candidates had their results withheld due to examination malpractice, prompting a WAEC spokesperson, Moyosola F. Adesina, to comment on the integrity of the majority of candidates.

Adesina stated, “This is a testament to the hard work and integrity of the majority of our candidates, and we remain committed to ensuring the highest standards in the examination process.

The examination was conducted in Nigeria from January 28 to February 14, 2026, with 608 examiners participating in the coordination and marking process at three venues in Lagos, Enugu, and Kaduna.

A total of 10,523 candidates registered for the examination, representing an 11.49% increase compared to the 2025 figure of 9,438, with 10,480 candidates sitting for the examination at 166 centers nationwide.

The WAEC Director of Examinations noted that the steady increase in enrollment is encouraging, as it shows that more students are recognizing the value of WAEC examinations in furthering their education.

Among the candidates, 43 special needs candidates were accommodated, including 11 visually impaired individuals and several candidates with impaired hearing and albinism, with the WAEC spokesperson emphasizing the importance of inclusivity.

The WAEC spokesperson stated, “We believe in inclusivity; every candidate deserves a fair chance to succeed,” and added that despite the overall success, 75 candidates’ results have been withheld due to ongoing investigations into examination malpractices.

WAEC Director assured that these cases are being taken seriously, with investigations underway and outcomes to be communicated directly to the candidates involved.

Candidates can check their results at www.waecdirect.org and access digital certificate copies at www.waec.org, with the WAEC Certificate Request Portal (e-Certman) available for those who wish to print hard copies of their certificates.

In a congratulatory message, WAEC praised the candidates' hard work and extended gratitude to the government, security agencies, Ministry of Education personnel, and others who played a role in ensuring a successful examination process.

A total of 10,523 candidates enrolled for the examination, representing an 11.49% increase compared to the 2025 entry figure of 9,438, while 10,480 candidates sat the examination at 166 centers spread across the country.

Among the candidates who sat the examination, 43 candidates with special needs registered, including 11 visually impaired individuals, 4 with impaired hearing, and 4 with albinism, and all were adequately accommodated in the administration of the examination.

Of the total number of candidates who sat the examination, 5,106 were males and 5,374 were females, representing 48.72% and 51.28% respectively, and 8,418 candidates, or 80.32%, had their results fully processed and released.

The analysis of the statistics of the candidates’ performance shows that 4,598 candidates, representing 43.87%, obtained credit and above in a minimum of 5 subjects, and 3,429 candidates, representing 32.72%, obtained credit and above in a minimum of 5 subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.

Of the 3,429 candidates who obtained credit and above in a minimum of 5 subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, 1,847, or 53.86%, were male candidates, and 1,582, or 46.14%, were female candidates.

The percentage of candidates who obtained credit and above in a minimum of 5 subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, showed a marginal increase of 5.76% compared to the 2024 and 2025 results.

Furthermore, 75 candidates’ results, representing 0.72% of the total number of candidates, are being withheld in connection with various reported cases of examination malpractice, with investigations ongoing and reports to be presented to the appropriate Committee of the Council for determination.