*Over 80% score five credits
The National Examinations Council on Tuesday announced the release of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results.
The body revealed that over 80 per cent of candidates scored five credits and above.
The NECO Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, made this known during a press conference held at the council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State.
While declaring the results, Prof. Wushishi said, “It is my pleasure to declare the 2025 SSCE External Results released.
“Candidates can access their results on the NECO official website, www.neco.gov.ng, using their examination registration number.”
He revealed that sixteen subjects were examined, with a total of 96,979 candidates registered, comprising 51,823 males (53.43 per cent) and 45,156 females (46.56 per cent).
Of the total, 95,160 candidates sat for the examination. In English Language, 93,425 candidates sat, and 73,167 (78.32 per cent) obtained credit and above. In Mathematics, 93,330 candidates sat, with 85,256 (91.35 per cent) achieving credit and above.
Overall, 68,166 candidates (71.63 per cent) obtained five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics, while 82,082 candidates (86.26 per cent) recorded five credits and above irrespective of English and Mathematics.
The SSCE External examination is primarily taken by private candidates seeking certification outside the regular school system.
NECO conducts the external examination to provide opportunities for those who missed the internal version or wish to improve their grades.
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