National Examinations Council releases 2026 SSCE results
The National Examinations Council, NECO has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE Internal, with 804,948 candidates, representing 58.67 per cent, obtaining five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. The results were released 63 days after the last paper of the examination was written. Registrar of NECO, Prof. Dantani […] The post…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results, revealing that 804,948 candidates achieved five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. These results were released 63 days after the last paper was administered. Registrar Prof. Dantani Wushishi unveiled the numbers at a press conference in Minna, Niger State, on Thursday.
NECO registered 1,378,048 candidates for the exam, which took place from June 15 to July 23, 2026. However, 1,162,118 candidates, or 84.70%, obtained the desired grades regardless of their performance in English Language and Mathematics. Wushishi noted a significant decrease in examination malpractice, with only 1,406 cases reported in 2026, a stark contrast to 3,878 cases in 2025 – a 64.74% reduction in such incidents.
The registrar thanked President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, for their support, and praised the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) for their vigilant presence and assistance during the examination. Wushishi emphasized NECO's commitment to its role and its dedication to maintaining the credibility of its assessments.
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