NECO

The Federal Government has uncovered what it described as deep-seated corruption in Nigeria’s public examination system, with the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa.

Security operatives rescue Kogi school principal, NECO official and students abducted during Tuesday's attack on a school in Dekina Local Government Area Sustained military and intelligence-led operations force kidnappers to abandon the victims as heavily armed security personnel...

Gunmen invade Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, during the ongoing NECO examination, abducting four students, the principal and a NECO ad hoc staff member Kogi Police confirm one abducted student has been rescued as a joint security team intensifies...

July 12, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has approved a new registration fee of ₦50,000 for candidates sitting the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), with...

June 30 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Tuesday, detailed how the rapid deployment of air assets and intelligence support helped troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescue students and teachers abducted during Monday's terrorist attack on Government...

June 25 (THEWILL) — The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), while announcing July 22 and 23, 2026, as dates for the re-sit examination for candidates with deficiencies in...

February 03, (THEWILL) — The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, recording a 71.63 percent pass rate for candidates who obtained five credits and above, including English...

January 06, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive set of measures aimed at eliminating examination malpractice in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations starting with the 2026 cycle. The new reforms,...

September 17, (THEWILL) — The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). A total of 1,367,210 candidates registered for the examination, comprising 685,514 males and 681,696 females. Out of these, 1,358,339...

February 14, (THEWILL) – The National Examinations Council has released the results of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination for external candidates, with 57,114 candidates—representing 63.35 percent—securing five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. NECO Registrar,...