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FG To Fully Transition WAEC, NECO Exams To CBT By 2026 – Education Minister
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to fully transition major national examinations, including those conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) by 2026.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, gave this assurance on Wednesday while monitoring the conduct of WAEC’s ongoing CBT examinations in Abuja.
Dr. Alausa praised WAEC’s efforts in piloting the shift from the traditional pen-and-paper format to digital testing, describing it as a landmark reform in Nigeria’s education sector.
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“This is a historic step toward ensuring fairness and integrity in our examination system,” he stated. “We are working very hard to eliminate fraud, and WAEC is taking the lead.”
The minister highlighted the significant advantages of the CBT format, noting its ability to streamline the examination process and drastically reduce instances of malpractice.
“We now have clear evidence that when exams are done using technology, the level of fraud is minimised to almost zero,” he said.
He also lauded WAEC’s internal security systems, explaining that the CBT is conducted via a secured Local Area Network (LAN), which makes hacking virtually impossible.
According to Dr. Alausa, all WAEC multiple-choice papers will be administered using CBT by November 2025, with essay-based questions and NECO exams to follow suit by 2026.
While acknowledging existing infrastructural challenges, especially in remote areas, he assured that scalable solutions are underway.
“Are we going to be ready to provide every single needed infrastructure by November? Absolutely not. But as we move into the future, we will be ready. We have to challenge ourselves as a government,” he said.
The minister also addressed concerns regarding logistics, especially the complexity of administering multiple subjects per candidate.
“In WAEC, the average student takes about eight to nine papers over several days. Those are the logistics we, as administrators, have to work through — and we already are,” he added.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the ongoing WAEC examinations, which began on April 24, are scheduled to end on June 20, 2025.
A total of 1,973,253 candidates from 23,554 schools are participating, with 979,228 males (49.63%) and 994,025 females (50.37%).
Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, has reportedly died, according to sources said to be close to his family.
The sources confirmed the development on Monday, October 19, 2026, although details surrounding the circumstances of his death remained unclear as of the time of filing this report.
“Uduaghan is no more; he is dead,” one of the sources reportedly said.
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The reported death comes months after claims that the former governor had died circulated on social media before being dismissed by his media aide, Henry Unini.
In June, reports of Uduaghan’s alleged death spread across Facebook and WhatsApp, prompting Unini to publicly debunk the claims and assure the public that the former governor was alive.
“I can tell you for a fact that Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan is alive,” Unini said at the time.
“Frankly, I don’t know where the writer got his information from. The death of someone is not something you take and write about casually,” he added.
Unini acknowledged at the time that Uduaghan had been experiencing health challenges but maintained that he was receiving medical attention.
“It is now common knowledge that Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has been sick, but he is receiving proper medical care,” the media aide said.
He also stated that the former governor was recuperating, assuring the public that there was no immediate cause for concern.
“There is no cause for alarm whatsoever,” Unini said.
The media aide thanked friends, well-wishers and residents of Delta State who contacted the family to verify the former governor’s condition. He also urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information.
“The rumour was uncalled for,” he said while addressing the earlier reports.
As of the time of filing this report, further details about the circumstances surrounding Uduaghan’s reported death had yet to emerge.
The Delta State Government has commenced a ₦5 billion grassroots empowerment programme targeting 100,000 small-scale business owners and other beneficiaries across the state’s 500 wards.
The initiative, announced on Monday, will see each beneficiary receive ₦50,000 to support small businesses, strengthen household finances and stimulate economic activities across the state.
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The Executive Assistant to the Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr Olisa Ifeajika, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Asaba.
Ifeajika explained that the programme was designed to complement the state government’s investments in critical infrastructure with direct financial assistance to residents.
According to him, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori directed local government councillors to facilitate the distribution of the funds, with each of the 500 wards expected to reach at least 200 beneficiaries.
He added that the initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to improving livelihoods and expanding economic opportunities for Deltans, in line with the people-centred objectives of the MORE Agenda.
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has commended Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the Aliko Dangote Foundation for plans to acquire Initial Public Offering (IPO) shares of Dangote Refinery on behalf of eligible Nigerian tertiary institution students.
Alausa described the initiative as an innovative approach to promoting financial literacy, youth empowerment and wealth creation among young Nigerians.
According to a press release issued by the Federal Ministry of Education on Monday, October 19, 2026, the initiative is expected to benefit up to four million students aged 18 and above, with each eligible student expected to receive 10 IPO shares without requiring prior investment or share purchase.
The minister said the programme would expose students to capital markets, responsible investing and long-term financial planning, preparing them for greater economic participation and financial independence.
He noted that the initiative aligns with the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda by connecting education with enterprise, human capital development and inclusive economic growth.
According to Alausa, the initiative reflects the importance of partnerships between the education sector and private organisations in equipping young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills needed to participate in the economy.
He said the Federal Ministry of Education remained committed to strengthening private-sector partnerships to improve educational quality, relevance, equity and efficiency while preparing learners for a changing economy.
While appreciating the foundation’s contribution to youth development, the minister clarified that the ministry’s commendation was based on the initiative’s educational and developmental value.
He stressed that the ministry’s position “does not constitute an endorsement of any particular investment decision.”
Alausa also encouraged other corporate organisations to support similar initiatives that promote financial awareness, economic productivity and entrepreneurship among young Nigerians.
He urged businesses to support NESRI and the Renewed Hope Agenda in building a financially informed and economically productive generation.
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