Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- Following the release of the 2025 WASSCE results on Monday, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reported a significant failure rate across Nigeria, particularly in key subjects such as English Language and Mathematics.

Speaking to The News Chronicle on Tuesday, Mr. Nata 'Ala Balami, Head of the English Department at Mai Daribe Secondary School in Maiduguri, expressed deep concern over the alarming performance.

"The massive failure in English and Mathematics is very troubling because these subjects are essential for further education and employment," he said. "They are not just regular school subjects; they are foundational skills."

Mr. Balami noted that despite reports of students using mobile phones and...