Nigerian Government Hails NECO CBT for Curbing Exam Malpractice

The Nigerian government and the Education Minister have praised the National Examinations Council (NECO) for its Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination system. They assert that this technological advancement is effectively combating exam malpractice.

15 Jul, 15:26 — 15 Jul, 15:40

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Why this matters

Exam malpractice is a significant issue in many educational systems, undermining the integrity of qualifications and the quality of education. The successful implementation of CBT to combat this problem could serve as a model for other regions and enhance the credibility of Nigerian academic credentials.

Key entitiesFederal Government of Nigeria NECO Education Minister

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The Nigerian Federal Government has expressed satisfaction with the NECO CBT examination.
The NECO CBT system is credited with significantly curbing exam malpractice.
The use of technology in examinations is seen as improving education quality.

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The NECO CBT exam has curbed malpractice and improved education quality.

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The Education Minister stated that the NECO CBT revolution is dealing a fresh blow to exam malpractice.

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punch-ngMostly Factual42d ago

FG hails NECO CBT exam, says technology curbing malpractice

The Federal Government expresses satisfaction with the NECO CBT exam, highlighting its role in curbing malpractice and improving education quality. Results Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-hails-neco-cbt-exam-says-technology-curbing-malpractice/

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vanguard-ngMixed42d ago

NECO CBT revolution dealing fresh blow to exam malpractice — Education minister

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government on Wednesday said the National Examinations Council (NECO) Computer-Based Test (CBT) Senior School Certificate Examination had significantly reduced opportunities for examination malpractice, following reports of a smooth exercise and positive feedback from candidates. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, stated this while monitoring the ongoing […] The post NECO CBT revolution dealing fresh blow to exam malpractice — Educati...

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NECO CBT revolution dealing fresh blow to exam malpractice — Education minister

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Nigerian Government Hails NECO CBT for Curbing Exam Malpractice

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FG hails NECO CBT exam, says technology curbing malpractice

NECO CBT revolution dealing fresh blow to exam malpractice — Education minister

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NECO CBT revolution dealing fresh blow to exam malpractice — Education minister

FG hails NECO CBT exam, says technology curbing malpractice

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