The National Examinations Council has released the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination Internal results, 63 days after the last paper was written.
The Registrar of NECO, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, announced the results at a press conference in Minna, Niger State, on Thursday.
Wushishi said 1,378,048 candidates registered for the examination, while 1,371,992 sat for the exercise which commenced on June 15 and ended on July 23, 2026.
He said 804,948 candidates, representing 58.67 percent, obtained five credits and above including English Language and Mathematics, while 1,162,118 candidates, representing 84.70 per cent, obtained five credits and above irrespective of English and Mathematics.
The Registrar also disclosed a significant decline in examination malpractice.
According to him, 1,406 candidates were involved in various forms of malpractice in 2026, compared to 3,878 recorded in 2025, representing a 64.74 percent reduction.
He linked the improved conduct to the support of security agencies, especially the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Department of State Services, saying their presence helped to enforce discipline and protect the credibility of the examination.
Wushishi appreciated President Bola Tinubu for renewing his appointment for a second term and appreciated the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, for his confidence in his leadership, assuring stakeholders that NECO will sustain its commitment to credible and transparent examinations.
