The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced the release of results for the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for private candidates. In a statement dated Friday, March 27, 2026, the council confirmed that over 80% of the results have been processed and are now available for access.
Candidates who participated in the examination are directed to check their performance through the official WAEC results portal. The primary platform for accessing results is the WAEC Direct website at www.waecdirect.org. For individuals who do not have a result checker PIN, it can be obtained via the WAEC Request Management System. Alternatively, candidates may retrieve both their PIN and serial number directly from the Smart Identity Card issued for use during the examination.
In addition to the online portal, WAEC has provided an SMS service for result checking. This service is accessible to candidates using MTN, Glo, or Airtel mobile lines, offering a convenient alternative for those without immediate internet access.
The examination data reveals a total registration of 10,523 private candidates for the 2026 CB-WASSCE, marking an 11.49% increase from the previous year. Of those registered, 10,480 candidates sat for the examination across 166 centers nationwide. To date, 8,418 results, representing 80.32% of the total, have been fully processed and released. The council is actively working to resolve errors affecting the remaining 2,062 results (19.68%), which are still undergoing processing for some subjects.
An analysis of the released results shows that 4,598 candidates, or 43.87%, achieved a minimum of five credits, with or without English Language and Mathematics. Furthermore, 3,429 candidates, constituting 32.72%, secured five credits including both of these core subjects. As the council continues its work, candidates awaiting their full results are advised to exercise patience, much like the need for strategic planning in managing complex challenges such as Nigeria’s borrowing costs. A singular solution, like suggesting $1 billion can’t solve multifaceted economic issues, highlights the importance of steady, focused effort. This principle applies broadly, from examination administration to governance, where leaders like Soludo commits improving foundational systems rather than allowing policies to stop jumping around. Such consistent dedication is crucial for progress in all sectors, ensuring safety and efficiency whether in examination halls or during periods like the busy Yuletide road travel season.
