The Federal Government has directed the West African Examinations Council, WAEC and the National Examinations Council , NECO, to adopt full Computer-Based Testing, CBT for all their examinations by 2026.
The Minister of Education, Doctor Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while monitoring of the ongoing JAMB exams in Bwari on Monday.
Alausa revealed that both WAEC and NECO would start administering their objective papers via CBT effective this November.
According to him, adoption of CBT for the essay and objective components would commenced fully by May/June 2026.
The Minister added that a committee was currently reviewing examination standards nationwide, with recommendations expected next month.