The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has introduced new measures aimed at making its Computer-Based Test (CBT) examinations more secure and fair for candidates across the country.
Speaking during a press briefing held on Monday, May 11, at WAEC’s headquarters in Yaba, Lagos, the council’s Head of National Office, Amos Dangut, explained that the examination body has upgraded its question serialization technology. This means candidates sitting for the CBT exams will receive questions arranged in different sequences, making it difficult for students to copy from one another during the examination.
According to Dangut, the new innovation ensures that no two candidates will have the exact same question order. The move is part of WAEC’s broader effort to curb examination malpractice and promote integrity in the examination process.
WAEC also issued a strong warning to candidates, parents, and school administrators to avoid fraudulent websites and examination malpractice groups claiming to provide leaked answers or special assistance during the exams. The council stressed that anyone found engaging in such illegal activities would face prosecution, alongside sanctions approved by the Nigeria Examinations Committee.
The examination body noted that interest in the CBT format has continued to grow since its introduction in 2025. WAEC revealed that several schools outside Nigeria that follow the WAEC curriculum have also adopted the computer-based examination option, showing increasing confidence in the system.
Dangut further disclosed that the examination officially began on April 21 with practical papers and is scheduled to end on June 19. A total of 1,959,636 candidates registered for the examination, including 958,564 male candidates and 1,001,072 female candidates, indicating a higher level of female participation this year.
To ensure the smooth conduct of the examinations nationwide, WAEC stated that about 29,000 secondary school teachers, selected by various education ministries across the country, are currently supervising the exercise.
While acknowledging security challenges in some parts of the country, the council assured the public that it is working closely with the Nigeria Police Force, state governments, and other security agencies to guarantee a peaceful and successful examination process.
WAEC also assured candidates that examination results will be released within 45 days after the final paper, while certificates will be made available within 90 days. In addition, candidates will be able to access digital copies of their certificates online, making the process more convenient and accessible.
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