The National Examinations Council (NECO) says candidates who sat for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) will receive their results by the first week of September, or earlier.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Federal Ministry of Education following the successful rollout of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format for the examination.
Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, Minister of State for Education, described the conduct of the CBT examination as a major milestone in the government’s drive to improve examination integrity and digitise Nigeria’s education system.
After monitoring the exercise in Abuja, the minister expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the examination, noting the absence of technical glitches and the positive feedback from candidates.
She said the CBT format strengthens the credibility of public examinations by randomising questions, reducing opportunities for malpractice, and promoting merit-based assessment.
According to the statement, NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, disclosed that 1,378,048 candidates registered for the 2026 SSCE, including more than 700,000 female candidates.
He assured candidates that the examination results would be released by the first week of September or sooner.
Prof. Ahmad reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding computer-based examinations across the country through a gradual and inclusive approach.
She said no candidate would be disadvantaged because of inadequate infrastructure or limited access to technology, adding that the Ministry of Education is working with the National Assembly, state governments and private sector partners to strengthen CBT facilities nationwide.
The government also reiterated its commitment to using technology to improve examination credibility, enhance learning outcomes and build a globally competitive education system.
The nationwide CBT rollout follows the Federal Government’s decision to fully migrate WAEC and NECO examinations to computer-based testing beginning with the 2026 examination cycle.
The transition, announced by Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, is aimed at eliminating examination malpractice and aligning Nigeria’s assessment system with global best practices.
The announcement also comes days after the Federal Government suspended its proposed increase in WAEC and NECO registration fees for the 2027 examinations, opting instead to consult stakeholders before taking a final decision on the planned fee review.
