Nigeria, June 3 -- Amos Dangut, head of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Nigeria, has admitted that some of the recently conducted Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) did not meet the council's standards.

He made the statement on Monday while appearing before the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies.

Last week, many candidates experienced long delays before sitting for their English Language paper. The exam, which was scheduled for 9 a.m., started late at night in some centers. Students were forced to use torchlights and phone flashlights to read and write.

Dangut explained that the delays were caused by logistical problems, including the need to print new question papers...