Nigeria NECO CBT Exams praised for reducing malpractice

The Federal Government has hailed the ongoing national secondary school examinations as a major step toward eliminating malpractice, following a successful monitoring visit to test centers in the capital. On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the National Examinations Council's Computer-Based Test for the Senior School Certificate Examination after visiting Redeemers Teap School and Anglican Girls Grammar School in Abuja.

Ahmad described the exercise as a significant milestone in efforts to restore credibility to public examinations. She said feedback from candidates indicated widespread acceptance of the new format, with most students preferring it to the traditional paper-based system. The minister emphasized that the randomisation of questions, which ensures each candidate receives a different set, has made communication between examinees impossible and drastically reduced opportunities for cheating.

Officials reported a smooth technical rollout. Both the minister and the Registrar of NECO, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, confirmed there had been no technical glitches, network failures, or...