FG Suspends Planned Increase in WAEC, NECO Exam Fees
The Nigerian federal government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination and NECO exams.
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The Nigerian federal government has suspended the planned increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) exams. The decision follows public scrutiny and conflicting reports about the fee hike.
Earlier reports from Vanguard News suggested the government had approved a fee increase to 50,000 naira for both examinations. The report noted that the exams are administered for internal candidates completing senior secondary education, with WAEC’s 2026 cycle recently concluded and NECO’s currently underway.
However, Naija News reported on July 13, 2026, that the federal government had officially suspended the proposed fee adjustment for the 2027 examination cycle. The suspension was confirmed in a statement attributed to federal authorities, though no further details on the rationale were provided.
The conflicting narratives highlight uncertainty over the final fee structure. While Vanguard’s report indicated an approved increase, Naija News cited official sources confirming the suspension, leaving the current fee levels unchanged pending further review.
WAEC and NECO examinations are critical to secondary school leavers in Nigeria, serving as key requirements for university admissions. Any fee adjustment has significant implications for students and families nationwide.
As of July 13, 2026, the registration fees remain as previously set, with no implementation of the proposed increase. The federal government has not announced a new timeline for revisiting the matter.