The National Examinations Council (NECO) is set to begin computer-based examinations this year.
This is part of efforts to tackle examination malpractice and modernise the country’s assessment system.
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday during NECO’s 25th anniversary celebration held in Abuja.
Alausa stated that the transition to technology-driven examinations marked a significant step in strengthening the credibility of public examinations in the country and enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in global education standards.
“We are at the threshold of a very important reform, which NECO is spearheading, and that is the Computer-Based Examination, which is to commence this year,” the minister said.
He explained that the new examination model would enable authorities to monitor candidates in real-time, detect suspicious activities, and reduce examination fraud.
The minister described NECO as a key institution in protecting integrity and accountability in the education sector, noting that the council had evolved into a reliable examination body over the past 25 years.