Opinion: WAEC’s move to CBT is a significant step to the future

EditorSeptember 8, 2025September 8, 202508 mins

By Idris Ahmed Usman The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has once again demonstrated that it is not only a custodian of academic standards but also a forward-looking institution committed to modernizing education in West Africa. Its recent announcement that the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will be fully computer-based is a…

Opinion: WAEC’S computer-based testing as a necessary leap into the future

EditorAugust 31, 2025017 mins

By Modupe Adesina The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is reportedly considering a transition to computer-based testing (CBT) for its examinations, a development that has generated excitement, cautious optimism, and some apprehension. As one of Africa’s oldest and most trusted examining bodies, WAEC carries enormous influence not only over secondary education but also over the…