{"id":11007,"date":"2026-02-17T19:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/?p=11007"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:50:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:50:00","slug":"nigeria-education-news-today-waec-releases-2025-private-wassce-results-launches-digital-certificates-jamb-warns-2026-utme-candidates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/nigeria-education-news-today-waec-releases-2025-private-wassce-results-launches-digital-certificates-jamb-warns-2026-utme-candidates\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria Education News Today: WAEC Releases 2025 Private WASSCE Results, Launches Digital Certificates; JAMB Warns 2026 UTME Candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Title:<\/strong><br \/>Nigeria Education News Today: WAEC Releases 2025 Private WASSCE Results, Launches Digital Certificates; JAMB Warns 2026 UTME Candidates<\/p>\n<p><strong>Introduction:<\/strong><br \/>There are a few important updates Nigerian students and candidates should note within the last 24\u201348 hours. WAEC has released the 2025 Second Series Computer-Based WASSCE results for private candidates and also announced the full rollout of its digital certificate service. In addition, JAMB has again warned 2026 UTME\/Direct Entry candidates and CBT centres to avoid registration infractions and to follow its cashless registration process strictly. These updates matter because they affect how candidates check results, access certificates, and complete UTME registration without mistakes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Content:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/nigeria-education-news-today-waec-releases-2025-private-wassce-results-launches-digital-certificates-jamb-warns-2026-utme-candidates\/#WAEC_Releases_2025_Second_Series_CB-WASSCE_Results_for_Private_Candidates\" >WAEC Releases 2025 Second Series CB-WASSCE Results for Private Candidates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/nigeria-education-news-today-waec-releases-2025-private-wassce-results-launches-digital-certificates-jamb-warns-2026-utme-candidates\/#WAEC_Fully_Rolls_Out_Digital_Certificate_Service_WAEC_DigiCert\" >WAEC Fully Rolls Out Digital Certificate Service (WAEC DigiCert)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/nigeria-education-news-today-waec-releases-2025-private-wassce-results-launches-digital-certificates-jamb-warns-2026-utme-candidates\/#JAMB_Repeats_Warning_on_2026_UTME_Registration_Infractions_and_Cashless_Registration\" >JAMB Repeats Warning on 2026 UTME Registration Infractions and Cashless Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/nigeria-education-news-today-waec-releases-2025-private-wassce-results-launches-digital-certificates-jamb-warns-2026-utme-candidates\/#What_This_Means_for_Students\" >What This Means for Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/nigeria-education-news-today-waec-releases-2025-private-wassce-results-launches-digital-certificates-jamb-warns-2026-utme-candidates\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WAEC_Releases_2025_Second_Series_CB-WASSCE_Results_for_Private_Candidates\"><\/span>WAEC Releases 2025 Second Series CB-WASSCE Results for Private Candidates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What happened:<\/strong><br \/>WAEC announced the release of results for the <strong>2025 Second Series Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE)<\/strong> for private candidates. WAEC said the results were released in a statement issued by its Public Affairs office.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key details candidates should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>WAEC reported that <strong>42.17%<\/strong> of candidates obtained at least <strong>five credit passes including English Language and Mathematics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>WAEC also stated that <strong>94.21%<\/strong> of candidates who sat for the exam had their results processed and released, while some candidates still have a few subjects being processed due to errors linked to them.<\/li>\n<li>WAEC indicated that some results were <strong>withheld<\/strong> in connection with reported cases of examination malpractice, pending investigation and final decisions by the appropriate committee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Who it affects:<\/strong><br \/>This update is mainly for <strong>private candidates<\/strong> who sat for the 2025 Second Series CB-WASSCE, including those using the result for admission, job applications, or certificate verification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What students should do next:<\/strong><br \/>Candidates should check their results through WAEC\u2019s official result-checking channels, confirm their details are correct, and follow WAEC\u2019s guidance on how to access certificates (digital or physical) based on their needs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WAEC_Fully_Rolls_Out_Digital_Certificate_Service_WAEC_DigiCert\"><\/span>WAEC Fully Rolls Out Digital Certificate Service (WAEC DigiCert)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What happened:<\/strong><br \/>WAEC announced the full implementation of its <strong>Digital Certificate Services System (WAEC DigiCert)<\/strong> across its member countries, including <strong>Nigeria<\/strong>. WAEC explained that the platform is designed to give candidates and institutions easier access to digital versions of original certificates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What WAEC says the service can do:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allow candidates to <strong>access, request, confirm, and securely share<\/strong> digital copies of certificates with institutions.<\/li>\n<li>Help users <strong>verify authenticity<\/strong> and reduce delays linked to manual certificate processes.<\/li>\n<li>Support recovery of <strong>lost WAEC examination numbers<\/strong> through the system (as stated in the announcement).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Who it affects:<\/strong><br \/>This affects <strong>all WAEC candidates<\/strong> (past and present) who may need faster certificate access for school admissions, scholarships, employment, or international applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What students should do next:<\/strong><br \/>If you need your certificate urgently, start learning WAEC\u2019s official process for using DigiCert and the certificate request portal. Keep your WAEC details safe and avoid paying third parties who claim they can \u201cfast-track\u201d certificates outside WAEC\u2019s approved channels.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JAMB_Repeats_Warning_on_2026_UTME_Registration_Infractions_and_Cashless_Registration\"><\/span>JAMB Repeats Warning on 2026 UTME Registration Infractions and Cashless Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What happened:<\/strong><br \/>In its latest updates around the 2026 UTME\/Direct Entry exercise, JAMB has continued to warn candidates and CBT centres against <strong>registration infractions<\/strong> and has reaffirmed that the <strong>cashless registration system<\/strong> remains in force.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What this means in simple terms:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registration must be done properly at <strong>JAMB-accredited CBT centres<\/strong> and candidates should ensure their details (NIN data, names, date of birth, and subject choices) are correct before final submission.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates should avoid shortcuts, proxy registration, or giving out personal login details, because mistakes can affect admission chances later.<\/li>\n<li>JAMB\u2019s cashless approach is meant to reduce exploitation and ensure fees are handled through approved channels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Who it affects:<\/strong><br \/>This affects all <strong>2026 UTME and Direct Entry candidates<\/strong>, as well as CBT centres involved in the registration process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What students should do next:<\/strong><br \/>Register early, use only accredited centres, double-check every detail on your registration slip, and keep your profile code, ePIN, and passwords private.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_This_Means_for_Students\"><\/span>What This Means for Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you wrote WAEC private (Second Series CB-WASSCE):<\/strong> Check your result as soon as possible and confirm your grades, especially if you need them for admission or job processing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you need a WAEC certificate:<\/strong> Learn the official steps for digital certificate access and physical certificate requests. Do not depend on unverified agents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you are registering for 2026 UTME\/DE:<\/strong> Avoid mistakes during registration. A small error in name, subjects, or choice of institution can create big problems later.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep records:<\/strong> Save screenshots\/printouts of important pages, keep your exam numbers safe, and store your registration slip and result details securely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay alert for official notices:<\/strong> Follow only updates from WAEC, JAMB, and your chosen school\u2019s official communication channels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today\u2019s key updates are clear: WAEC has released results for the 2025 private Second Series CB-WASSCE and is also expanding access through its digital certificate service, while JAMB is emphasizing careful, rule-based registration for the 2026 UTME\/DE process. Students should remain calm, follow official instructions, and avoid rushing into costly mistakes. For verified updates and clear explanations, keep checking ExamScholars.com regularly.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Sources (for editorial verification): \nWAEC results release and statistics: :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} \nWAEC DigiCert rollout: :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} \nJAMB bulletin date\/headline list and UTME registration infractions\/cashless reminder context: :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} \n--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Title:Nigeria Education News Today: WAEC Releases 2025 Private WASSCE Results, Launches Digital Certificates; JAMB Warns 2026 UTME Candidates Introduction:There are a few important updates Nigerian students and candidates should note within the last 24\u201348 hours. 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