Lagos State Announces June 29 Start Date for 2026 Junior WAEC Exam

The Lagos State government has officially announced that the 2026 Junior West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exam will commence on June 29. This sets the schedule for students preparing for the junior secondary school certificate examination.

18 Jun, 21:48 — 18 Jun, 21:52

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The Junior WAEC (BECE) is a crucial examination for students transitioning from junior secondary to senior secondary education in Lagos State. Announcing the dates well in advance allows students, parents, and schools to adequately prepare for the examination.

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The Lagos State Government announced the start date for the 2026 Junior WAEC (BECE)
The examination is scheduled to commence on June 29, 2026

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The 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will commence on June 29, 2026.

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The 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will end on July 6, 2026.

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The end date of the examination (July 6, 2026)

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punch-ngMostly Factual14d ago

Lagos announces date for 2026 junior WAEC

Lagos State Government has released the schedule for the 2026 Junior WAEC (BECE). Find out the examination dates and important guidelines for students and Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-announces-date-for-2026-junior-waec/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed14d ago

Lagos fixes June 29 start date for 2026 junior WAEC exam

The Lagos State Government has announced that the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), popularly known as the Junior WAEC, will commence on June 29 and end on July 6, 2026. The post Lagos fixes June 29 start date for 2026 junior WAEC exam appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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First report: punch-ng · 18 Jun, 21:48|Full coverage: 2 · 4m|Window: 4m

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Lagos announces date for 2026 junior WAEC

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Lagos announces date for 2026 junior WAEC

Lagos fixes June 29 start date for 2026 junior WAEC exam

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Lagos announces date for 2026 junior WAEC

Lagos fixes June 29 start date for 2026 junior WAEC exam

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