The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially published the results of the 2025 External Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), marking a significant milestone for thousands of candidates across the country.
The announcement was made on Monday by NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, during a press briefing at the council’s national headquarters in Minna, Niger State. He confirmed that the examination was conducted nationwide and covered 16 approved subjects.
According to the Registrar, a total of 96,979 candidates registered for the 2025 external SSCE, out of which 95,160 eventually participated in the examination. The gender distribution showed a higher number of male candidates, with 51,823 males accounting for 53.43 per cent of those registered, while 45,156 females represented 46.56 per cent.
Professor Wushishi provided a detailed breakdown of candidates’ performance, noting encouraging outcomes in core subjects. He disclosed that 93,425 candidates sat for the English Language examination, with 73,167 of them—representing 78.32 per cent—earning credit passes and above. In Mathematics, 93,330 candidates participated, and 85,256 candidates, or 91.35 per cent, achieved credit-level passes and higher.
He further revealed that 68,166 candidates, representing 71.63 per cent of those who sat for the examination, obtained a minimum of five credits including English Language and Mathematics. Additionally, 82,082 candidates—about 86.26 per cent—secured five credits and above when English Language and Mathematics were not considered compulsory.
Despite the generally strong academic performance, the NECO Registrar expressed serious concern over a notable rise in examination malpractice. He disclosed that 9,016 candidates were booked for various infractions during the 2025 examination, reflecting a 31.7 per cent increase compared to the 6,160 malpractice cases recorded in the 2024 external SSCE.
As part of measures to address the issue, Professor Wushishi announced that five examination supervisors had been recommended for blacklisting for their alleged roles in aiding and abetting malpractice. The affected supervisors include two from the Federal Capital Territory, as well as one each from Kano, Adamawa, and Ondo states.
In addition, NECO has recommended four examination centres for de-recognition after investigations established their involvement in whole-centre malpractice. Two of the centres are located in Niger State, while the remaining two are in Yobe and Kano states respectively.
Reaffirming the council’s stance, the Registrar emphasized NECO’s commitment to preserving the credibility and integrity of its examinations. He warned that the council would continue to enforce strict sanctions against candidates, supervisors, and centres found guilty of malpractice, stressing that such measures are necessary to safeguard the value of Nigerian educational qualifications.
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