NECO releases 2025 SSCE external results, announces 80% pass rate

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, with a significant number of candidates achieving outstanding scores.

Over 80 per cent of candidates scored five credits and above, a performance that NECO described as “commendable” during the announcement.

The results were made public on Tuesday by NECO Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, at a press conference held at the council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State.

In a video posted on NECO’s official X handle, 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.”

A total of sixteen subjects were examined, with 96,979 candidates registered.

Of this, 51,823 were male (53.43 per cent) and 45,156 were female (46.56 per cent). Ultimately, 95,160 candidates sat for the examination.

In English Language, 93,425 candidates sat for the paper, with 73,167 (78.32 per cent) achieving credit and above.

Mathematics saw an even higher performance, as 93,330 candidates sat, with 85,256 (91.35 per cent) obtaining credit and above.

The impressive results reflect the dedication of students and the ongoing efforts of NECO to ensure a credible examination process.

Candidates are encouraged to check their results online and plan their next academic steps accordingly.