LAGOS, NIGERIA– The West African Assessments Council (WAEC) has revealed a vital extension for the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Evaluation (CB-WASSCE) registration.
In a main update shared on Friday, March 6, 2026, the Council moved the final due date to Friday, March 13, 2026, providing a much-needed window for schools yet to settle their candidates’ registration.
The extension follows reports of technical glitches and an eleventh-hour surge in need that had actually decreased the registration portal over the past week.
In spite of the shift toward a digital-first design, WAEC has actually reiterated its pledge that no student– regardless of their geographical area– will be disenfranchised.
During a sensitisation session with the National Assembly Committees on Education in Abuja, the Head of the National Workplace (HNO), Dr. Amos Dangut, ensured legislators that robust procedures are in place to support prospects in rural and underserved neighborhoods.
“We are drawing up centres in every local government area to ensure that trainees do not have to take a trip fars away,” Dr. Dangut mentioned.
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He emphasized that the transition is being handled through a phased approach, starting with unbiased concerns before moving into theory and practical components.
To mitigate obstacles such as unstable power and poor internet connectivity, WAEC is working together with the Federal Ministry of Education and state federal governments.
The Council preserves that the transfer to CB-WASSCE is important to align with international standards and suppress assessment malpractice.
By removing the logistical risks related to moving physical question papers, WAEC intends to boost the security and speed of outcome processing.
Lawmakers have been prompted to support the effort through increased monetary arrangements to ensure that schools are equipped with the necessary hardware and internet centers before the examinations begin.