The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
NECO said 1,378,048 candidates registered for the examination, while 1,371,992 eventually sat for it.
According to the council, 804,948 candidates, representing 58.67 per cent, obtained at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
It added that 1,162,118 candidates, representing 84.70 per cent, obtained five credits and above, irrespective of their results in English Language and Mathematics.
On examination malpractice, NECO said 1,406 candidates were booked for various offences during the examination, representing a 63.7 per cent decline from the 3,878 cases recorded in 2025.
The council also disclosed that 1,334 candidates with special needs participated in the 2026 SSCE.