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Reps Order Suspension of WAEC CBT Rollout for 2026 Exams
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The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to halt the plan by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to implement Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
Lawmakers warned that the initiative could trigger widespread academic failure, psychological distress, and even fatalities among students.
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