NECO Releases 2024 SSCE Results, Identifies Cheating in 40 Schools
A school in Ekiti State has been recommended for derecognition, and 21 supervisors are facing blacklisting for various infractions.
Binye-lum 
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results for the June/July 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), revealing that 60.55% of candidates achieved at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
NECO Registrar Prof. Dantani Wushishi announced that out of 1,376,423 registered candidates—706,950 males and 669,473 females—1,367,736 sat for the exam. Of these, 828,284 candidates earned five credits and above in key subjects, and 1,147,597 secured five credits or more, regardless of subject.
The results indicate a significant reduction in examination malpractices, with 8,437 cases reported in 2024 compared to 12,030 in 2023—a 30.1% decrease. However, 40 schools across 17 states were found to have engaged in mass cheating. A school in Ekiti State has been recommended for derecognition, and 21 supervisors are facing blacklisting for various infractions.
Candidates can access their results on the NECO website at www.neco.gov.ng using their examination registration numbers.
