Federal Government Announces New Measures to Curb WAEC, NECO Exam Malpractice from 2026

January 6, 2026

The Federal Government has announced new measures from 2026 to curb malpractice in WAEC and NECO exams. Reforms include question randomisation, stricter transfer rules, standardised Continuous Assessment timelines, and a unique ID for candidates to improve transparency, monitoring, and accountability in Nigeria’s education system.

Written by Adeyemi Adewale