The Federal Government has commended the successful rollout of the National Examinations Council, NECO, Computer-Based Test, CBT, for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE, describing it as a major milestone in strengthening examination integrity and advancing digital transformation in education.
Speaking after monitoring the examination in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa'id Ahmad, expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the exercise, noting the absence of technical disruptions and the positive response from candidates.
She said the CBT format enhances examination credibility by randomising questions, reducing opportunities for malpractice and promoting merit-based assessment.
Professor Ahmad reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to expanding CBT nationwide through a gradual and inclusive approach, 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 nationwide CBT infrastructure.
NECO Registrar, Professor Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, revealed that 1,378,048 candidates registered for the 2026 SSCE, including over 700,000 female candidates, and announced that results are expected by the first week of September 2026 or earlier.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging technology to improve examination integrity, learning outcomes and build a globally competitive education system.
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