The Federal Government has unveiled a major reform in Nigeria’s examination system with the introduction of Computer-Based Examinations (CBE) by the National Examinations Council (NECO).
The announcement was made today during NECO’s 25th anniversary, where the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the transition to technology-driven examinations would help curb examination malpractice and improve the credibility of Nigeria’s assessment system.
According to the minister, the computer-based examination system is expected to commence this year and will enable real-time monitoring of candidates, detection of suspicious activities, and stronger examination security.
Alausa described NECO as a major institution in Nigeria’s education sector, noting that the examination body had evolved into a credible and internationally recognised assessment organisation over the past 25 years.
He said NECO had strengthened examination security, improved scoring reliability, expanded access to examinations in underserved communities, and adopted technological innovations that have helped restore public confidence in national examinations.
The minister further stated that the Ministry of Education would continue to provide policy guidance and oversight to ensure that NECO examinations remain aligned with national educational standards, learning outcomes, and development goals.
The reform forms part of broader efforts by the Federal Government to modernise Nigeria’s education system and reduce examination fraud through the use of technology.
