National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has released the results of its November/December 2024 certificate examinations, with 67.56 per cent of candidates obtaining five credits and above.

Acting registrar/chief executive officer of the board, Nnasia Asanga, announced the results on Monday in Benin.

He said that a total of 44,226 candidates sat for the National Business Certificate/Advanced National Business Certificate (NBC/ANBC) and National Technical Certificate/Advanced National Technical Certificate (NTC/ANTC) examinations.

Mr Asanga disclosed that 29,880 of the candidates met the benchmark for academic and career progression.

“Out of the 44,226 candidates who sat for the NBC/ANBC and NTC/ANTC examinations, a total of 29,880 obtained five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics, representing 67.56 per cent.

“In addition, 42,431 candidates, which accounts for 95.94 per cent secured five credits and above, whether or not they included English and Mathematics,” he said.

He, however, noted a decline in performance when compared to the 2023 results, where 71.27 per cent of candidates passed with five credits, including English and Mathematics.

“The performance in 2024 is lower than that of the 2023 November/December results, where 28,137 candidates, representing 71.27 per cent, achieved the same standard.

“However, in terms of five credits and above regardless of English and Mathematics, we recorded a slight increase compared to 94.93 per cent in 2023,” he explained.

Mr Asanga announced a reduction in examination malpractice, due to NABTEB’s efforts to maintain integrity in its assessments.

He said that 0.53 per cent of those who sat for the examinations were involved in malpractice whereas 0.57 per cent was recorded in 2023.

He said candidates could check their results and obtain more information on the NABTEB website: www.nabteb.gov.ng.

The registrar reiterated NABTEB’s commitment to tackling malpractice through collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education and the introduction of innovative measures to enhance exam security.

“We will continue to introduce various approaches to combat examination fraud and foster a culture of academic integrity in our system,” he assured.

Beyond the NBC/NTC results, the NABTEB boss underscored board’s role in technical and vocational education, encouraging stakeholders to explore the opportunities within the sector.

“NABTEB administers several important assessments, including the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for technical colleges, the National Skills Qualification (NSQ), and the Modular Trade Certificate (MTC), which equip candidates with practical competencies,” he said.

Mr Asanga also announced that NABTEB had started issuing electronic certificates (e-certificates) for candidates from 2017 to 2022, making it easier for them to access their results digitally.

He urged candidates, parents, and guardians to take advantage of ongoing registration for the May/June 2025 in-school examinations.

“The dual benefits of NABTEB qualifications—career progression and academic advancement—cannot be overstated.

“I encourage all concerned stakeholders to ensure their wards register for our upcoming examinations,” he advised.

According to him, the federal ministry of education has approved a policy transition from Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) to Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) to align with modern workforce demands.

He identified funding and other constraints, perception and stigma on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and curriculum as some of the challenges calling for appropriate funding and legislation.

(NAN)