Edino Chubiyo Cornelius 
ABUJA, Nigeria – The NECO CBT examination is gaining nationwide acceptance as candidates report a smooth and seamless experience, with the Federal Government saying the transition to computer-based testing is strengthening examination credibility and reducing malpractice.
The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, gives the assessment on Wednesday after monitoring the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination at Redeemers Teap School and Anglican Girls’ Grammar School in Abuja.
Ahmad says candidates’ express satisfaction with the NECO CBT examination, describing it as user-friendly, transparent and free from technical glitches.
According to the minister, students report that the examinations begin on schedule without system failures, while the randomisation of questions makes it difficult for candidates to share answers, thereby improving the integrity of the examination process.
She says the Federal Government will only implement a full nationwide transition to computer-based examinations after ensuring adequate digital infrastructure is available across the country.
“We are working closely with the National Assembly, state governments and private sector partners to provide the facilities required for a successful nationwide rollout,” Ahmad says.
NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, confirms that the examination has proceeded without technical disruptions.
He discloses that 1,378,048 candidates register for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination, with female candidates slightly outnumbering their male counterparts, a trend he attributes to sustained efforts to promote girls’ education.
Wushishi says NECO currently operates about 10 CBT centres in the Federal Capital Territory and expects the results to be released in the first week of September to support the 2026 admission process.
He adds that question randomisation under the CBT system has significantly strengthened examination integrity.
Some candidates also commend the new format.
Ambassador Alabi of Redeemers Teap School describes the examination as convenient and stress-free, while Isaac Abioro of Anglican Girls’ Grammar School says the platform is easy to navigate and free of technical challenges.
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