LAGOS, NIGERIA– The West African Assessments Council (WAEC) has announced a critical extension for the 2026 Computer-Based West African Elder School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) registration.
In an official update shared on Friday, March 6, 2026, the Council moved the last deadline to Friday, March 13, 2026, offering a much-needed window for schools yet to finalise their candidates’ registration.
The extension follows reports of technical glitches and an eleventh-hour rise in demand that had actually slowed down the registration portal over the past week.
Regardless of the shift toward a digital-first design, WAEC has actually repeated its pledge that no trainee– despite their geographical area– will be disenfranchised.
Throughout a sensitisation session with the National Assembly Committees on Education in Abuja, the Head of the National Office (HNO), Dr. Amos Dangut, ensured lawmakers that robust procedures remain in place to support candidates in rural and underserved communities.
“We are drawing up centres in every city government area to ensure that trainees do not need to take a trip cross countries,” Dr. Dangut mentioned.
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He stressed that the shift is being managed through a phased technique, beginning with unbiased questions before moving into theory and practical parts.
To mitigate challenges such as unsteady power and poor internet connectivity, WAEC is working together with the Federal Ministry of Education and state federal governments.
The Council keeps that the relocate to CB-WASSCE is necessary to align with international standards and curb assessment malpractice.
By eliminating the logistical dangers related to moving physical concern documents, WAEC aims to boost the security and speed of outcome processing.
Legislators have been advised to support the effort through increased monetary provisions to make sure that schools are equipped with the essential hardware and web facilities before the evaluations start.