Federal ministry approves SSCE exam fee increase to N50,000
Federal education authorities approved a uniform N50,000 registration fee for the senior secondary certificate examination (SSCE) administered by NECO and WAEC, to take effect for internal candidates from 2027. A June 18, 2026 memo signed by the director of senior secondary education conveyed the minister's approval after a March 31, 2026 meeting where the fee review was discussed. The change raises NECO's fee from N30,000 and WAEC's from N27,000. It is expected to increase debts owed by some state governments that pay exam fees and to risk lower registrations where governments do not cover the higher cost.
NECO and WAEC SSCE fees set at N50,000 from 2027
Context
WAEC and NECO discussed fee increases with the minister on March 31, 2026. A June 18, 2026 memo conveyed approval for a uniform N50,000 fee from 2027. States that pay fees may face higher arrears and some candidates could fail to register.
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