Connect with us

Education

WAEC Scraps Paper And Pencil Test, Introduces CBT For SSCE

The West African Examinations Council on Monday announced that it had ditched the paper and pencil test model…

Published

on

waecbuilding
WAEC Building

The West African Examinations Council on Monday announced that it had ditched the paper and pencil test model and has adopted the Computer-Based Test mode for the conduct of the Senior School Certificate Examination.

VerseNews reports that this is contained in a statement signed by the acting head of the Public Affairs Unit of WAEC, Moyosola Adesina, and released on Monday.

According to the statement, the innovation would kick off with the conduct of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates in February 2024.

Advertisement

“In line with global best practices, the Nigeria National Office of the West African Examinations Council wishes to inform the general public, and all its stakeholders, that it has concluded plans to migrate its WASSCE for Private Candidates Examination Diets from Paper and Pencil Test to Computer Based Examination,” the statement from the body partly read.

Details later…

WhatsAppCOnnect

Stay ahead with VerseNews. Get the latest breaking news, insightful analysis, and trending stories. Your go-to source for timely updates and unbiased reporting.

Advertisement
Click to comment

You must be logged in to post a comment Login

Leave a Reply

WATCH: Nigeria Newspaper Headline Today

Apply For Latest Job Openings

Trending

hack whatsapp hack whatsapp
Tech1 hour ago

How to Protect Your WhatsApp Account From Hackers

WhatsApp has become one of the most widely used messaging platforms in the world.

alex alex
Entertainment2 hours ago

BREAKING: Popular Nollywood Actor Alex Ekubo is Dead

Popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, has been confirmed dead.

Abin Al Ajabin Zazzau Abin Al Ajabin Zazzau
Politics8 hours ago

‘My Dignity Has Been Violated for Political Reasons’ — Kaduna Reps Aspirant Al-Ajabin Zazzau Laments Mockery

Kaduna House of Representatives aspirant Abin Al’ajabin Zazzau has opened up about years of humiliation and insults he says he...

tinubu worldbank tinubu worldbank
Business9 hours ago

BREAKING: Tinubu, World Bank in Talks Over Second-Largest $1.25bn Loan as Nigeria’s Debt Nears N161tn

The Federal Government is seeking a fresh $1.25 billion World Bank loan to support economic reforms and job creation, a...

54 Individuals 54 Individuals
News10 hours ago

IPOB Declares May 30 as Biafra Heroes Remembrance Day, Calls for Sit-at-Home Across Southeast

IPOB directed residents of the 13 states of Biafraland to suspend all commercial, social, and political activities on May 30.

Tunji Alausa 1 Tunji Alausa 1
Education14 hours ago

Why FG Introduces Mandatory Drug Tests for Secondary School Students

The Federal Government has introduced compulsory drug testing for secondary school students.

Queen Mercy Atang Queen Mercy Atang
Entertainment14 hours ago

‘Why She Wore Dress Made From 500 Loaves of Bread to AMVCA 2026’, BBNaija’s Queen Mercy Explains (Video)

BBNaija star Queen Mercy Atang has revealed that her viral dress made from 500 loaves of bread at the 2026...

Wizkid disc jockey DJ Tunez reawakens feud with Burna Boy Wizkid disc jockey DJ Tunez reawakens feud with Burna Boy
Entertainment17 hours ago

Wizkid’s DJ Tunez Throws Shade at Burna Boy During London Performance (Video)

DJ Tunez, Wizkid’s official DJ, has sparked controversy after mocking Burna Boy’s music during a London performance...

Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsi Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsi
Education17 hours ago

Meet Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsi From Ekiti, the Highest Scorer in 2026 UTME

Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsi from Ekiti State has emerged as the highest scorer in the 2026 UTME after recording 372 marks....

JAMB logo JAMB logo
Education1 day ago

BREAKING: JAMB Releases 2026 UTME Cut-Off Marks for Universities (Full List)

JAMB has unveiled the approved UTME cut-off marks for universities across Nigeria ahead of the 2026 admission exercise.

Advertisement