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The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results, showing that 60.26% of candidates achieved five credits and above, including Mathematics and English. A total of 818,492 candidates out of 1,358,339 who sat for the exam secured these credits.
The examination saw a total of 1,367,210 candidates registered, with 1,358,339 actually sitting for it, comprising 680,292 males and 678,047 females. The results indicate a significant achievement for the candidates, with 84.26% securing five credits and above, irrespective of Mathematics and English.
Kano State topped the performance chart with 68,159 candidates scoring five credits and above, including English and Mathematics, followed by Lagos with 67,007 candidates, and Oyo State with 48,742 candidates. These results highlight the varying performance levels across different states.
NECO also reported a notable 61.58% drop in examination malpractice cases, from 10,094 in 2024 to 3,878 in 2025. This decline suggests improved supervision and adherence to examination protocols. However, 38 schools across 13 states were found guilty of mass cheating and will face sanctions. Additionally, nine supervisors were recommended for blacklisting due to poor supervision and misconduct.
The council has also announced plans to transition to computer-based testing (CBT) and reduce the number of subjects examined to 38, in line with the reviewed curriculum, to make result processing faster. This move is expected to enhance the efficiency and security of the examination process.
In the 2025 SSCE, 1,622 candidates with special needs participated in the exam, including those with hearing and visual impairments, albinism, autism, and low vision. NECO’s efforts to accommodate candidates with special needs demonstrate its commitment to inclusivity and fairness in the examination process.
The release of the 2025 NECO SSCE results marks an important milestone for candidates, who can now proceed with their academic pursuits, armed with their certification. The results will also inform areas of improvement for educational institutions and policymakers, as they work to enhance the quality of education in Nigeria.
