The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) will commence the implementation of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for their examinations starting November 2025. This initiative aims to curb examination malpractice and enhance the integrity of the assessment process.
Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, stated that the transition will begin with the objective sections of the exams in November 2025. By May/June 2026, both the objective and essay components are expected to be fully conducted via CBT. He emphasized that if the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) can successfully administer CBT exams to over 2.2 million candidates annually, then WAEC and NECO, each handling approximately 1.8 million candidates, can achieve the same.
This decision follows concerns over the integrity of public examinations, especially after the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results revealed that over 1.5 million of the 1.95 million candidates scored below 200 out of 400. Dr. Alausa attributed this to the stringent anti-cheating measures implemented by JAMB, highlighting the need for similar reforms in WAEC and NECO to eliminate malpractice.
To facilitate this transition, a committee led by JAMB Registrar Professor Ishaq Oloyede has been tasked with reviewing examination standards nationwide. Their recommendations are expected to guide the full implementation of CBT across all examination bodies.
While the move towards CBT is seen as a step towards digital advancement, it has sparked debates regarding the readiness of schools, particularly in rural areas, to adapt to this change. Critics argue that infrastructural challenges may hinder the effective implementation of CBT in some regions.
Nevertheless, the government remains committed to this reform, aiming to ensure that Nigerian students are assessed in a manner that is both fair and reflective of their true capabilities.
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