The Federal Government has praised the successful conduct of the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) Computer-Based Test, promising that every eligible student will have equal access to future digital examinations.
This was contained in a press statement issued on Wednesday by the Federal Ministry of Education following the monitoring of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Computer-Based Test in Abuja.
The Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, described the exercise as a major step in strengthening the credibility of public examinations while supporting the use of digital technology in the education sector.
Speaking after monitoring the examination, Professor Ahmad expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise, noting that there were no technical disruptions during the examination and that candidates responded positively to the new format.
She said the CBT model “enhances examination credibility by randomising questions, reducing opportunities for malpractice and promoting merit-based assessment.”
The minister restated the Federal Government’s resolve to extend CBT across the country through a phased and inclusive process, assuring Nigerians that no student would be disadvantaged due to inadequate infrastructure or limited access to technology.
She disclosed that the ministry is working with the National Assembly, state governments and private sector partners to strengthen CBT facilities across the country.
NECO Registrar, Professor Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, disclosed that 1,378,048 candidates registered for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination, including more than 700,000 female candidates.
He also announced that the examination results are expected by the first week of September 2026 or earlier.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to using technology to improve examination credibility, strengthen learning outcomes and build a globally competitive education system.