The Federal Government’s directive to transition the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) to full Computer-Based Testing (CBT) by 2026 has stirred reactions across Nigeria’s education sector.
While the initiative is seen by some as a step towards digital advancement, critics argue that the country’s schools, particularly in rural areas, are nowhere near ready for the abrupt transition.
The plan, unveiled by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, outlines that all objective questions will be administered via CBT starting from November 2025.