WAEC Confirms 2026 Computer-based Pilot Exam Will Go Ahead Amid Suspension Rumours

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), yesterday, said it has not received any formal directive from the National Assembly to suspend its planned migration of its West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) to Computer-Based Examinations (CBE), insisting that the phased transition, scheduled to begin with pilot testing in 2026, remains on course.


Head of the Nigeria National Office (HNO), Dr. Amos Dangut, made this known while briefing journalists after its 63rd Nigeria National Council (NNC) meeting in Umuahia, Abia State, amid widespread reports that the House of Representatives had resolved to halt the initiative.


Dangut stressed that only an official communication, not media reports or public debate, could alter WAEC’s implementation plan.

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