NECO Releases 2026 SSCE Results, 58.67% Secures Five Credits

 



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The examination was conducted between June 15 and July 23, 2026, while the nationwide marking exercise took place between August 17 and September 4, 2026.

 

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal, with 804,948 candidates, representing 58.67 per cent, obtaining five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics.



The Registrar/Chief Executive of NECO, Professor Dantani Wushishi, announced the results Thursday at the Council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State.


Professor Wushishi said 1,378,048 candidates registered for the examination, comprising 682,352 males and 695,696 females, while 1,371,992 candidates eventually sat for the examination.


Council's headquarters in Minna, Niger State where the Registrar/Chief Executive of NECO, Professor Dantani Wushishi, announced the results on Thursday, September 24, 2026. 

NECO Council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State, where the Registrar/Chief Executive of NECO, Professor Dantani Wushishi, announced the results on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

 

According to him, 1,162,118 candidates, representing 84.70 per cent, obtained five credits and above irrespective of English Language and Mathematics.


He disclosed that the 2026 examination was conducted across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, as well as six foreign countries—Benin Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Niger Republic, Cรดte d’Ivoire, Togo and Saudi Arabia.


The examination was conducted from June 15 to July 23, 2026, while the nationwide marking exercise took place between August 17 and September 4, 2026.


On examination malpractice, the NECO Registrar said 1,406 candidates were involved in various forms of malpractice in 2026, compared with 3,878 candidates in 2025, representing a 64.74 per cent decrease.


Professor Wushishi attributed the reduction to improved examination processes, strengthened monitoring and collaboration with security agencies and other stakeholders to protect the integrity of the examination.


He also disclosed that 1,334 candidates with special needs participated in the examination, noting that the Council continued to make provisions to ensure inclusiveness in the conduct of its examinations.


Moreover, NECO boss expressed appreciation to the Federal Government, the Minister of Education, the Minister of State for Education, the NECO Governing Board, the National Assembly, security agencies, state governments, educational institutions and other stakeholders for their support.


 Furthermore, the Wushishi,  particularly commended the staff of the Council for their dedication and commitment towards ensuring the successful conduct, marking and release of the 2026 SSCE results.


Professor Wushishi formally declared the 2026 SSCE Internal results released, saying candidates can access their results through the NECO website using their examination registration numbers.


He urged candidates to remain focused on their academic pursuits, while assuring stakeholders that NECO would continue to uphold the credibility, fairness, and integrity of its examinations.




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