Tuesday, September 22, 2026

National Examinations Council (NECO)

September 5, 2026

JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions

Mr ‎Benjamin said that the release of the results did not confer eligibility for admission on underage candidates.

JAMB
August 17, 2026

Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu vow to combat miracle centres

Stakeholders in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu say the reforms embarked on are helping curb the activities of “miracle centres” used for exam malpractice in senior secondary schools.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo (Anambra), Governor Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), and Governor Peter Mbah (Enugu).
July 12, 2026

Mixed reactions trail FG’s N50,000 approval for WAEC, NECO exam fee

Ms Ogunkoya urged the government to balance cost recovery with citizens’ access to essential public services.

NECO/WAEC logos
January 28, 2026
Dibu Ojerinde
October 26, 2025

NECO opens new examination centre in UK

Mr Wushishi said the new centre was established in collaboration with Barnfield Education Ltd., London.

National Examinations Council Logo
October 3, 2025

Speaker Abbas sponsors 100 Kuje inmates for NABTEB, NECO

Speaking during the celebration, Mr Abbas said that he chose to celebrate with inmates as a demonstration of compassion.

Kuje inmates
July 22, 2025

FG to deploy private CBT centres for SSCE

Mr Alausa hailed NECO for the seamless conduct of the exercise and said future school-based SSCEs would be moved to designated CBT centres, rather than being held within schools.

National Examination Council (NECO) and children sitting for exam
June 14, 2025

NECO conducts common entrance exams for 64,000 candidates

Admissions into the first term academic session will begin after the release of the results.

NECO
February 14, 2025

NECO releases 2024 SSCE external results, records 67.35% pass rate

The registrar said candidates could access their results on the NECO official website, www.neco.gov.ng, using their examination registration number.

NECO
October 21, 2024

NECO warns proprietors against registration of candidates by proxy

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has warned school owners and other stakeholders to desist from enrolling candidates for its examinations by proxy

National Examination Council (NECO) and children sitting for exam