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NECO questions papers sold for N3,000 before exams — Education Minister
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points The price of these questions was as low as N3,000. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that NECO examination questions were allegedly sold before exams.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that NECO examination questions were allegedly sold before exams. The price of these questions was as low as N3,000. The minister described the level of examination malpractice as "mind-boggling". He warned against practices that undermine the integrity of public examinations, noting that genuine students are disadvantaged by those who gain access to leaked questions.
Dr Alausa made this disclosure at a meeting with stakeholders in the education sector. He emphasized the need to prevent examination malpractice, which has been tolerated for years.
Further details about the minister's statement and the meeting are available from the source.
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Category: schools Published: September 4, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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