The Federal Government has directed WAEC and NECO to fully adopt Computer-Based Testing for all examinations by 2026.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while monitoring ongoing examinations in Bwari alongside JAMB officials.
He stated that both bodies would begin administering objective papers through CBT from November this year, with full CBT implementation for both essay and objective components by May/June 2026.
Dr. Alausa emphasized that the shift will help eliminate examination malpractice.
Meanwhile, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, said over 1.6 million of the 2.03 million registered candidates have completed their UTME, dismissing complaints about early arrival times and wrong centre postings.
Over 40 candidates have been arrested for malpractice.
Late gospel musician Osinachi’s husband sentenced to death by hanging
A High Court in Abuja has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel singer Osinachi, to death by hanging.Justice Nwosu-Iheme of the FCT High Court, Wuse Zone 2, delivered the judgment on Monday, finding Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide.The court ruled that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.Nwachukwu […]
