The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the long-awaited results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE Internal), marking a significant milestone for over one million candidates across Nigeria and beyond.
At a media briefing in Minna, Niger State, Registrar of NECO, Professor Ibrahim Wushishi, announced that 818,492 candidates — equivalent to 60.26 percent of those who participated — obtained at least five credits, including Mathematics and English Language.
In total, 1,358,339 candidates sat for the June/July examination out of the 1,367,210 that registered. Of these, 680,292 were male, while 678,047 were female. A broader analysis showed that 1,144,496 students, representing 84.26 percent, achieved five credits and above irrespective of Mathematics and English.
Professor Wushishi explained: “Number of candidates with five credits and above, including Mathematics and English, is 818,492 representing 60.26 percent. Number of candidates with five credits and above, irrespective of Mathematics and English, is 1,144,496 representing 84.26 percent.”
The Council reported that 1,622 candidates with special needs took part in the 2025 SSCE, including those with hearing and visual impairments. This figure highlights NECO’s continued commitment to inclusivity in national examinations.
Cases of examination malpractice reduced sharply, with 3,878 incidents documented in 2025 compared to 10,094 in 2024, a drop of 61.58 percent. However, 38 schools across 13 states were implicated in whole-school cheating, and nine supervisors across Rivers, Niger, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano, and Osun States were recommended for blacklisting due to poor supervision and related offenses.
The Registrar also noted disruptions in Adamawa State’s Lamorde Local Government Area, where communal clashes disrupted the exam process for 13 subjects and 29 papers across eight schools. Discussions are ongoing with state authorities to reschedule examinations for the affected students.
In terms of state performance, Kano led with 68,159 successful candidates, followed closely by Lagos with 67,007, and Oyo with 48,742. On the other hand, Gabon was ranked the lowest-performing center, with no candidate meeting the benchmark of five credits including English and Mathematics.
NECO confirmed that the 2025 examinations covered 38 subjects, reflecting a revised curriculum and improved efficiency in result processing. The Council is also expanding its transition from the Paper-Pencil Test (PPT) to Computer-Based Testing (CBT), marking a new era for standardized assessments in Nigeria.
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