\n\nThe Federal Government has announced plans to phase out the Junior Secondary School Common Entrance Examination as part of sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s education sector. Minister of Education Tunji Alausa disclosed that the exam will be replaced with a Continuous Assessment system that evaluates pupils based on their performance from primary school rather than a single test. 
Under the new policy, the government will introduce a Learner Identification Number (LIN), a unique ID assigned to each student from primary school and retained throughout their academic journey. The system is designed to track student progress across schools and regions, making it easier to monitor academic records and identify pupils who drop out or fail to transition to secondary education. 
The reform comes amid concerns over declining progression rates, with government data showing that out of over 23 million pupils in public primary schools, only about 3 million move on to junior secondary school. Authorities say the changes aim to improve access, accountability, and planning in the education system, while also addressing infrastructure gaps by encouraging state governments to build more schools and expand capacity.
