The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has urged Nigerian students, parents and school administrators to disregard reports claiming that Arts and Commercial students can no longer register for Economics in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). ** In a post on its official X account late on Monday, October 19, 2026, the Council described the claims as false and clarified that it does not determine or alter Nigeria’s national curriculum. That responsibility rests with the Federal Ministry of Education. ** Waec Oficial Statement To The Spreading False Information ** ["Our attention has been drawn to misleading reports claiming the Council has imposed subject restrictions on certain students or altered the national curriculum. This is FALSE. The Council does not alter or restrict the national curriculum. Curriculum design is the sole responsibility of the Federal Ministry of Education, and we strictly adhere to all approved national standards."](https://x.com/waecnigeria/status/2112214585323233605) ** What WAEC's Clarification Means for Students ** Candidates should not change their subject combinations based on unverified social media reports. However, they should confirm applicable subject requirements with their schools and consult WAEC’s approved subject list before registration. ** View WAEC's List of Approved Subjects for 2026 ** How to Verify WAEC Updates ** Students and parents can check announcements through WAEC's official website and its verified social media accounts to avoid misinformation about examination requirements.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has urged Nigerian students, parents and school administrators to disregard reports claiming that Arts and Commercial students can no longer register for Economics in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). ** In a post on its official X account late on Monday, October 19, 2026, the Council described the claims as false and clarified that it does not determine or alter Nigeria’s national curriculum. That responsibility rests with the Federal Ministry of Education. ** Waec Oficial Statement To The Spreading False Information ** ["Our attention has been drawn to misleading reports claiming the Council has imposed subject restrictions on certain students or altered the national curriculum. This is FALSE. The Council does not alter or restrict the national curriculum. Curriculum design is the sole responsibility of the Federal Ministry of Education, and we strictly adhere to all approved national standards."](https://x.com/waecnigeria/status/2112214585323233605) ** What WAEC's Clarification Means for Students ** Candidates should not change their subject combinations based on unverified social media reports. However, they should confirm applicable subject requirements with their schools and consult WAEC’s approved subject list before registration. ** View WAEC's List of Approved Subjects for 2026 ** How to Verify WAEC Updates ** Students and parents can check announcements through WAEC's official website and its verified social media accounts to avoid misinformation about examination requirements.
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