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WAEC Plans 2026 Shift to Computer-Based Exams Amid Challenges

9/5/2025

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WAEC aims to fully implement computer-based examinations by 2026, affecting over 1.5 million Nigerian students yearly.
Schools must enhance ICT facilities, requiring 250 functional laptops and strong infrastructure.
Nigeria's inadequate digital infrastructure and power issues threaten the fairness of the CBT rollout.
Experts call for a clear roadmap and rural investments to avoid excluding students.
Recent exam technical glitches reveal vulnerabilities in Nigeria's digital system, necessitating infrastructure and cybersecurity improvements.

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Story summary

WAEC aims to fully implement computer-based examinations by 2026, affecting over 1.5 million Nigerian students yearly.
Schools must enhance ICT facilities, requiring 250 functional laptops and strong infrastructure.
Nigeria's inadequate digital infrastructure and power issues threaten the fairness of the CBT rollout.
Experts call for a clear roadmap and rural investments to avoid excluding students.
Recent exam technical glitches reveal vulnerabilities in Nigeria's digital system, necessitating infrastructure and cybersecurity improvements.