The Federal Government has unveiled new measures to curb malpractices during the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) exams.
Education Minister Tunji Alausa and Minister of State for Education Suwaiba Ahmed said the reforms include enhanced question randomisation and serialisation, ensuring each candidate receives a unique version of the examination to reduce collusion.
The ministers also reaffirmed the strict prohibition of last-minute transfers of Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) students, a practice often linked to exam malpractice.
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“To further ensure transparency, new national Continuous Assessment (CA) guidelines have been developed for immediate implementation,” the statement said.
Standardised submission windows for all CA records will be enforced in January, April, and August.
In addition, a unique Examination Learners’ Identity Number will be assigned to all candidates, enabling effective tracking, monitoring, and long-term data management reforms.
The ministers assured that exams will be conducted under strengthened supervision and in coordination with relevant bodies to maintain credibility, fairness, and compliance with ethical standards.
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They emphasised collaboration with state governments, school administrators, parents, and candidates to ensure the smooth implementation of these strategies for the 2026 examination cycle.
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