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The Digest:

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results, with 60.26% of candidates achieving five credits and above, including Mathematics and English. Registrar Professor Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi announced the outcomes in Minna, highlighting improved malpractice rates and state-level performances.

Key Points

  • 818,492 candidates (60.26%) secured five credits, including Maths and English.
  • 1,358,339 students sat for the exams, with 84.26% achieving five credits irrespective of core subjects.
  • Exam malpractice cases dropped by 61.58% compared to 2024.
  • 38 schools across 13 states faced mass cheating allegations; sanctions pending.
  • Kano, Lagos, and Oyo were top-performing states; Gabon was the lowest-performing center.
  • NECO reduced exam subjects to 38 to align with the revised curriculum and speed up result processing.
  • Special needs candidates numbered 1,622, with accommodations for hearing and visual impairments.
While NECO’s results show academic resilience and reduced malpractice, disparities across regions and schools underscore the need for continued investment in equitable education.


Sources: Nigerian Tribune