JUST IN: JAMB, WAEC End Multiple O’Level Verification Charges, Fix N4,000 One-Off Fee

JUST IN: JAMB, WAEC End Multiple O’Level Verification Charges, Fix N4,000 One-Off Fee Admission seekers in Nigeria may now enjoy some financial relief as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have introduced a new arrangement that ends repeated charges for O’Level result verification. Under the new policy, candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions will now pay a one-off fee of ₦4,000 to verify their WASSCE/O’Level result , instead of being required to make multiple payments to different institutions for the same verification exercise. What the New Policy Means According to the new arrangement, candidates whose admissions are regulated by JAMB are expected to verify their WAEC O’Level results once through the JAMB Verification Service platform . After this single verification, the result will be made available to the relevant tertiary institution for: Admission screening Admission processing Other admission-related administrative purposes This means institutions are no longer expected to ask candidates to pay again for another verification of the same WAEC result. A Major Relief for Admission Seekers This development is expected to reduce the financial and administrative burden many candidates face during admission processing. Previously, candidates were often required to pay separate verification charges to different institutions even when the same WAEC result had already been verified elsewhere. With this new arrangement: One verification One payment One shared result outcome for admission purposes This is a significant step toward simplifying the admission process in Nigeria. Important Warning to Candidates Candidates are expected to make the ₦4,000 payment only through the approved JAMB Verification Service platform . The fee is not to be paid to individual institutions for repeated WAEC verification once the candidate has completed the official one-time verification through JAMB. Candidates should therefore be careful and avoid falling victim to: Unofficial agents Fraudulent payment requests Duplicate verification charges Institutions or persons demanding repeated WAEC verification fees contrary to the new arrangement Why This Development Matters This reform is important because it addresses a long-standing complaint among candidates and parents. It will help to: Reduce unnecessary costs Eliminate repeated payments Simplify admission procedures Reduce stress on candidates Improve access to verified results Strengthen the integrity of the admission process The collaboration also means candidates can initiate the process more conveniently, without unnecessary repeated visits to institutions or CBT centres. Institutions Expected to Comply Tertiary institutions have been directed to make use of the verified WAEC results supplied through JAMB for admission-related purposes. In practical terms, once a candidate has successfully completed the verification through the approved JAMB channel, schools should use that verified outcome rather than demanding that the same candidate pay again for another WAEC verification. Does This Apply to All O’Level Bodies? The report specifically highlights WAEC/WASSCE O’Level verification under the new arrangement. Candidates using other O’Level bodies should still carefully follow the applicable guidelines on the official JAMB platform and watch for further updates. What Candidates Should Do Now Candidates should: Follow only official JAMB channels. Pay the verification fee only through the approved platform. Keep evidence of payment and verification. Avoid paying duplicate charges to institutions for the same WAEC verification. Continue checking their admission portals and JAMB profile for updates. OGBAdmissionHub Advice This is a welcome development for candidates and parents. Repeated charges for the same O’Level verification have long placed unnecessary pressure on admission seekers. A one-time verification model is more transparent, more affordable and more efficient. Candidates should, however, remain careful and ensure they use only the official JAMB verification process. For verified admission updates, JAMB guidance, school news, CBT practice and admission calculations: 🌐 www.ogbadmissionhub.com OGB Admission Hub — Smart Tools. Real Insights. Better Admission Decisions.