The Federal Government has applauded 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 significant step towards enhancing examination integrity and accelerating digital transformation in Nigeria’s education sector.
The commendation came after the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, monitored the examination in Abuja and expressed satisfaction with the seamless conduct of the exercise.
According to the minister, the examination was conducted without technical glitches, while candidates adapted well to the new format. She noted that the CBT system strengthens the credibility of examinations by randomising questions, reducing opportunities for malpractice and promoting merit-based assessment.
Professor Ahmad reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding CBT across the country through a gradual and inclusive process. She assured Nigerians that no student would be left behind because of inadequate infrastructure or limited access to technology.
She disclosed that the Ministry of Education is collaborating with the National Assembly, state governments and private sector partners to improve CBT infrastructure nationwide and ensure equitable access for all candidates.
Also speaking, NECO Registrar, Professor Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, announced that 1,378,048 candidates registered for the 2026 SSCE, including more than 700,000 female candidates.
He added that the examination results are expected to be released by the first week of September 2026, or earlier.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its resolve to leverage technology to improve examination integrity, enhance learning outcomes and build a globally competitive education system.
