Examination malpractice is considered as a huge challenge to educational assessment and
evaluation. This paper examines the dimensions and trends of examination malpractice, as well as
the emergence of hi-tech examination malpractice (otherwise called e-cheating or digital cheating)
in various levels of the Nigerian educational system. Causes, implications and strategies towards
curbing the emerging phenomenon were discussed. The proliferation of mobile phones and other
private digital assistants (PDAs) was identified as the driving factor for e-cheating. The paper also
identified inadequate funding, corruption, issues bordering on morality and legality as challenges to
curbing hi-tech examination malpractice in Nigeria. The involvement of all stakeholders in curbing
this societal evil was recommended as the way forward
