FG, NASS Back WAEC’s Plans To Start Computer-Based Test In 2026 The Federal Government and the National Assembly have thrown their weight behind the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) as it prepares to fully adopt Computer-Based Tests (CBT) from 2026. WAEC had earlier announced its plan to phase out paper-based examinations, a move that initially sparked mixed reactions among stakeholders. Speaking at a sensitisation meeting in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, said the migration to CBT would strengthen Nigeria’s assessment system and drastically reduce examination malpractice. “We have undertaken to migrate public examinations to computer-based technology as a deliberate step to secure the integrity of our education system. The shift will further enhance the credibility of our examinations both locally and internationally,” he said. The minister added that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to building a sustainable education system that guarantees inclusivity, especially for children with special needs. On his part, Amos Dangut, WAEC’s Head of National Office, disclosed that the CBT transition began with private candidates in 2024 and had recorded “significant progress.” He assured that mock sessions and online practice platforms would be introduced to prepare students nationwide. Dangut also noted that candidates’ performance in CBT had proven to be “empirically better” compared to paper-based exams, while assuring stakeholders that infrastructural and security challenges were being addressed. Source: Channels TV #WAEC #Education #CBT