18 September 2026

SSCE

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Ministries

Federal Government Clears the Air on SSCE Core Subjects

The federal government (FG) has mentioned that English and Mathematics are still core subjects in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The clarification came after a tertiary admission policy stated that non-science students no longer need Mathematics as an admission requirement. Boriowo Folasade, the Federal Ministry of Education’s spokesperson, stated, “All students must continue to

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WAEC Releases 2025 SSCE Results
Examination Bodies

WAEC Releases 2025 SSCE Results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Reports show that 745,545 out of the total 1,969,313 candidates, making 38.32% who sat for the examination had credits and above in a minimum of five subjects in English Language and Mathematics.  Addressing the press at a

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CBT SSCE Plan Needs More Preparation
Ministries

CBT SSCE Plan Needs More Preparation

The Federal Government plans to start computer-based Senior School Certificate Examinations (CBT SSCE) next year, but many Nigerians say the country is not yet ready. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said all NECO and WAEC examinations will go fully digital by 2026. While this move may reduce examination fraud and speed up the process,

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NECO Begins 2025 SSCE External Registration
Examination Bodies

NECO Begins 2025 SSCE External Registration

The National Examinations Council has officially started registration for the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External for candidates outside the formal school system. The examination is only open to those who have attempted the SSCE Internal exam in the last five years. In a statement signed by Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, NECO Registrar and

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