2026 SSCE: NECO Releases Results, 58.67% Pass English, Maths

The National Examinations Council (NECO) announced the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal on Wednesday, revealing that 58.67 percent of the candidates obtained five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. NECO Registrar Prof. Dantani Wushishi disclosed the figures at a press conference in Minna, Niger State, stating that out of the 1,378,048 candidates who registered, 1,371,992 sat for the exam, which lasted from June 15 to July 23, 2026.

Wushishi added that 1,162,118 candidates, or 84.70 percent, achieved five credits and above regardless of their scores in English Language and Mathematics. He also reported a substantial drop in examination malpractice, with only 1,406 candidates implicated compared to 3,878 candidates in 2025, which marks a 64.74 percent reduction.

The Registrar extended gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for reappointing him, Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa, and praised the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) for their dedication and support throughout the examination period. Wushishi affirmed NECO's commitment to maintaining exam integrity and pledged continued support for the nation's educational system.