- He disclosed that 93,425 candidates wrote the English Language paper, with 73,167 of them, representing 78.32 per cent
- In addition, four examination centres were proposed for de-recognition after investigations linked them to whole-centre malpractice
- NECO explained that the exercise provides an alternative pathway for individuals who missed the internal examination
Results for the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External have been officially made public by the National Examinations Council (NECO), with statistics showing that more than 80 per cent of candidates achieved at least five credits.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the announcement was made on Tuesday in Minna, Niger State, by NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, during a press briefing at the council’s headquarters.
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In a video shared on NECO’s official X handle, Prof. Wushishi confirmed the release of the results and informed candidates that they could check their performance on the council’s website using their examination registration numbers.
According to him, the examination covered 16 subjects and attracted 96,979 registered candidates, made up of 51,823 males (53.43 per cent) and 45,156 females (46.56 per cent). Out of this number, 95,160 candidates eventually sat for the examination.
He disclosed that 93,425 candidates wrote the English Language paper, with 73,167 of them, representing 78.32 per cent, scoring credit level and above. In Mathematics, 93,330 candidates participated, and 85,256 candidates, or 91.35 per cent, earned credit passes and higher.
Overall performance data showed that 68,166 candidates, representing 71.63 per cent, secured five credits and above including English Language and Mathematics.
Meanwhile, 82,082 candidates, or 86.26 per cent, obtained five credits and above regardless of whether English and Mathematics were included.
On the issue of examination malpractice, Prof. Wushishi revealed that 9,016 candidates were implicated in various forms of misconduct, marking an increase of 31.7 per cent compared to the 6,160 cases recorded in 2024.
He also announced that five supervisors—two from the Federal Capital Territory and one each from Kano, Adamawa and Ondo states—had been recommended for blacklisting over their alleged roles in aiding examination malpractice.
In addition, four examination centres were proposed for de-recognition after investigations linked them to whole-centre malpractice. Two of the centres are located in Niger State, while the remaining two are in Yobe and Kano states.
The SSCE External examination is designed mainly for private candidates who are not within the conventional school system.
NECO explained that the exercise provides an alternative pathway for individuals who missed the internal examination or wish to improve their previous results.
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