The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that the National Examinations Council (NECO) will commence full Computer-Based Examinations in 2026.
The development was contained in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria, released during NECO’s 25th anniversary celebration in Abuja, where key stakeholders reviewed reforms in the nation’s examination framework.
Dr. Alausa explained that the shift to Computer-Based Examinations is aimed at strengthening examination administration, enabling real-time monitoring, and improving the speed of identifying malpractice cases in line with global standards.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented by Barrister Bashir Maidugu, said credible examinations remain central to national growth and human capital development. He also commended NECO for adopting digital tools that support stronger security and better coordination in examination processes.
The Ministry disclosed that the reforms have already recorded close to a 90 percent reduction in examination malpractice, while the Federal Government has set 2027 as the target year for the total elimination of examination fraud in the system.
The Ministry of Education restated its commitment to restoring confidence in public examinations, widening access for candidates, and advancing technology-based reforms across the education sector.