NECO Introduces Computer-Based Exams as FG Pushes Education Refor
The National Examinations Council, National Examinations Council, has announced plans to begin computer-based examinations as part of new reforms aimed at improving the credibility of public examinations in Nigeria.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed the development during the 25th anniversary celebration of NECO held in Abuja. According to him, the transition to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) is expected to reduce examination malpractice, improve monitoring, and modernize the country’s assessment system.
The minister explained that the new system would allow authorities to monitor candidates in real time and detect suspicious activities during examinations. He described the reform as a major step toward strengthening integrity and accountability in Nigeria’s education sector.
Meanwhile, NECO has also warned schools and candidates that there will be no extension for the 2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination registration. The council stated that normal registration will close on May 25, 2026, while late registration ends on May 29, 2026.
The examination body urged school owners, principals, and commandants to complete registration within the approved deadlines to avoid disqualification of candidates.
In another development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved new appointments in the education sector, including the appointment of Professor Modupe Adeola Adelabu as Chairman of NECO’s Governing Board, while Professor Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi was retained as registrar of the council.
Education stakeholders have described the reforms as a significant move that could improve transparency, efficiency, and global competitiveness in Nigeria’s examination system
