WAEC, NECO Fees to Rise to N50,000 From 2027 as FG Approves New Uniform Charge

 The Federal Government has approved a new registration fee of N50,000 for candidates sitting the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), beginning with the 2027 examination cycle.

The decision marks a significant increase from the current N27,500 registration fee and introduces a single, uniform fee for both examination bodies.

According to an official statement dated June 18 and signed by Adeniji Ibrahim, Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, the approval followed a request by WAEC for a review of the existing examination charges.

The ministry explained that the issue was discussed during a meeting between the Minister of Education and representatives of examination bodies held on March 31, 2026.

Following the meeting, the minister directed WAEC and NECO to adopt a uniform examination fee for the Senior School Certificate Examination.

The statement said the approved fee of N50,000 per candidate will take effect from the 2027 NECO Senior School Certificate Examination (Internal) and is expected to apply to WAEC examinations as well.

The new fee represents an increase of approximately 82 percent over the current registration cost.

Education officials said the directive should be communicated to all relevant stakeholders to ensure adequate preparation before implementation begins.

The announcement is expected to generate reactions from parents, students, school owners and education advocates, especially amid concerns over the rising cost of education and the economic challenges facing many Nigerian households.

If implemented as approved, candidates registering for the 2027 WAEC and NECO Senior School Certificate Examinations will pay N50,000 each, making it one of the most significant fee adjustments in recent years.