The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, announcing strong performance outcomes for candidates who sat the exams 52 days after the final paper.
Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, disclosed the results at a press briefing in Minna, Niger State, highlighting that 96,979 candidates registered across 16 subjects, with 95,160 eventually sitting for the examination.
In core subjects, the performance was notable: 78.32 % of candidates scored credit and above in English Language, while 91.35 % achieved credit and above in Mathematics.
Overall, 68,166 candidates (71.63 %) obtained five credits and above including English and Mathematics, a
key benchmark for tertiary admission. Meanwhile, 82,082 candidates (86.26 %) secured five credits and above regardless of English and Mathematics performance – a figure that underscores widespread academic achievement.However, NECO also raised concerns about examination integrity, reporting that 9,016 candidates were booked for malpractice, marking a 31.7 % increase compared to 2024. As part of disciplinary measures, five supervisors have been recommended for blacklisting for aiding and abetting malpractice, and four examination centres have been recommended for de-recognition due to whole-centre irregularities.
The SSCE External is designed to provide a second chance to candidates who missed or wish to improve on their internal SSCE results, offering access to further education opportunities both within Nigeria and abroad.
Candidates are advised to check their results on the official NECO portal using their examination registration numbers.
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