Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- The Nigerian government announced new measures on Monday to curb examination malpractice during the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
The SSCE is administered by examination bodies such as the West African Examination Council (WAEC), the National Examination Council (NECO) and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board.
The SSCE is a prerequisite for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Education's spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, the government announced that the measures form part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening credibility, transparency, and public confidence in Nigeria's assessment system.
Quoting the Minister of Education, Tunji A...