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The Digest:

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has deferred the full transition to computer-based testing for its senior school exams until 2027. Announced by the Chairman of the Nigeria National Committee, Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, the decision ensures that the 2026 exam will serve as a pilot, allowing students to choose between CBT and traditional paper formats.

Key Points:
  • WAEC has postponed full computer-based SSCE exams to 2027.
  • The 2026 exam will be a pilot with both CBT and paper options.
  • Hajia Binta Abdulkadir assured no candidate would be disenfranchised.
  • WAEC has trained students using tablets for digital essay responses.
  • Science students can still select Economics and other elective subjects.
  • The council honored the top 2024 candidates, including visually impaired students.
  • The overall best candidate scored 580.8535 and is studying Medicine.
In a nation navigating the delicate balance between innovation and inclusion, the delay reflects a conscious choice to walk, not run, toward the future, ensuring no student is left behind in the digital transition.

Sources: Nigerian Tribune, Vanguard