The National Examinations Council, NECO, has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE Internal.
A total of 804,948 candidates, representing 58.67 per cent, scored at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, announced the results on Thursday at a press conference in Minna, Niger State, 63 days after the final examination paper was written.
Wushishi said 1,378,048 candidates registered for the examination, while 1,371,992 sat for it. The examination was held from June 15 to July 23, 2026.
He added that 1,162,118 candidates, or 84.70 per cent, secured five credits and above regardless of their results in English Language and Mathematics.
The registrar also reported a sharp fall in examination malpractice. He said 1,406 candidates were caught in various malpractice cases in 2026, compared with 3,878 in 2025, marking a 64.74 per cent drop.
Wushishi thanked President Bola Tinubu for reappointing him for a second tenure and Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa, for his confidence.
He also praised security agencies, especially the NSCDC and DSS, for their support and vigilance, saying their efforts helped maintain discipline, prevent wrongdoing and protect the examination’s integrity.
He assured the public that NECO would continue to uphold its mandate and the integrity of its examinations.
