NECO Exam Questions Allegedly Sold for N3,000

Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, disclosed that examination questions from the National Examinations Council (NECO) were allegedly sold for as little as N3,000 prior to the examinations. He described the extent of examination malpractice in Nigeria as “mind-boggling,” warning that it undermines the integrity of public examinations.

During a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools and other education stakeholders, Alausa noted that malpractice had been tolerated for years, disadvantaging honest students. He recounted experiences from the 2025 examination period, where he regularly received leaked questions, some of which were confirmed to be genuine.

Alausa stressed that the issue should not be blamed solely on students, as parents, teachers, and school officials also play a role in facilitating malpractice. He affirmed that the Federal Government would continue to implement measures to protect the credibility of public examinations.