The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal, announcing that 60.26 percent of candidates attained five credits and above, including in Mathematics and English Language.
The disclosure was made on Wednesday by NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Wushishi, at the council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State. According to him, a total of 1,367,210 candidates registered for the nationwide examination, with 1,358,339 eventually sitting for it.
Out of those who participated, 818,492 candidates, translating to 60.26 percent, secured a minimum of five credits, including Mathematics and English. Meanwhile, 1,144,496 candidates, representing 84.26 percent, achieved five credits and above regardless of whether English and Mathematics were included. Professor Wushishi described the performance as a significant milestone for NECO, adding that it underscored transparency, credibility, and the council’s resolve to uphold standards in education.
The registrar also revealed that 1,622 candidates with special needs were accommodated in the 2025 SSCE. These included candidates with hearing difficulties, visual impairments, low vision, autism, albinism, and other related conditions.
On examination malpractice, Wushishi highlighted a marked decline in cases compared to the previous year. He explained that NECO recorded 3,878 instances of malpractice in 2025, reflecting a 61.58 percent reduction from the 10,094 cases documented in 2024. Despite this improvement, he confirmed that 38 schools across 13 states were implicated in cases of widespread cheating and would face appropriate sanctions.
Additionally, nine supervisors from Rivers, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, Kano, and Osun states were found culpable of aiding malpractice and other forms of misconduct. NECO has resolved to blacklist them in line with its disciplinary measures.
Professor Wushishi further disclosed that results from eight schools in Lamorde Local Government Area of Adamawa State had been withheld due to disruptions caused by communal clashes during the examinations.
While commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Ministry of Education for their continued support in implementing reforms, he urged higher institutions across the country to exercise patience until all examination bodies had released their results before finalising admissions.
The examination body concluded by advising candidates to log on to its official website, www.neco.gov.ng, and use their registration numbers to check their results.
What you should know
NECO’s 2025 SSCE results show that 60.26 percent of candidates achieved five credits and above, including English and Mathematics.
The council reported a major drop in malpractice cases, though several schools and supervisors face sanctions. With results now available online, NECO reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and educational standards.
