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NECO to commence computer-based exams in 2026 — FG

“We are at the threshold of a very important reform, which NECO is spearheading, and that is the Computer-Based Examination, which is to commence this year,” the minister indicated

By Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer

2 min read 19 views Updated Aug 26, 2026
That the National Examinations Council will begin conducting computer-based examinations this year as part of efforts to tackle examination malpractice and modernise the country’s assessment system. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, this on Thursday during NECO’s 25th anniversary celebration held in Abuja. Alausa indicated that the transition to technology-driven examinations marked a significant step in strengthening the credibility of public examinations in the country and enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in global education standards. “We are at the threshold of a very important reform, which NECO is spearheading, and that is the Computer-Based Examination, which is to commence this year,” the minister indicated.

The new examination model would enable authorities to monitor candidates in real-time, detect suspicious activities, and reduce examination fraud. The minister described NECO as a key institution in protecting integrity and accountability in the education sector, noting that the council had evolved into a reliable examination body over the past 25 years. Based on him, NECO’s growth reflected the country’s determination to establish a credible national examination system capable of providing equal opportunities for students nationwide. Alausa indicated that the examination body had improved examination security, enhanced scoring reliability, and expanded access to examinations in underserved communities while embracing technological innovations that restored public confidence in its certificates.

The Federal Ministry of Education would continue to provide the necessary oversight to ensure NECO’s examinations aligned with national educational goals and curriculum standards. The minister also stressed the need for educational assessments to move beyond rote learning and focus on modern skills such as critical thinking, digital literacy, and problem-solving.

“As we celebrate this Silver Jubilee, may NECO and the Ministry of Education continue to work in unison, fostering trust, driving reform, and ensuring that certification remains a passport to brighter futures for all students,”. In his remarks, the Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, showed the council had expanded its operations beyond Nigeria and was now conducting examinations in eight countries.

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“We are at the threshold of a very important reform, which NECO is spearheading, and that is the Computer-Based Examination, which is to commence this year,” the minister indicated That the National Examinations Council will begin conducting computer-based examinations this year as part of efforts to tackle examination malpractice and modernise the country’s assessment system. The Minister of...

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  • “We are at the threshold of a very important reform, which NECO is spearheading, and that is the Computer-Based Examination, which is to commence this year,” the minister indicated That the National Examinations Council will begin conducting computer-based examinations this year as part of efforts to tackle examination malpractice and modernise the country’s assessment system.
  • The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, this on Thursday during NECO’s 25th anniversary celebration held in Abuja.
  • Alausa indicated that the transition to technology-driven examinations marked a significant step in strengthening the credibility of public examinations in the country and enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in global education standards.
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