The wait is over for thousands of candidates who sat for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal, as the National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results.
According to the council, 84.70 per cent of candidates who sat for the examination obtained at least five credits, irrespective of their performance in English Language and Mathematics.
Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, announced the release on Thursday at a news conference held at the council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger.
Wushishi formally declared the 2026 SSCE Internal results released to the public, urging candidates to pursue their academic ambitions with renewed hope and determination.
With the results now available, candidates can check their performance from the comfort of their homes using a smartphone and an internet connection.
What you need
Before checking your result, make sure you have:
A smartphone connected to the internet
Your NECO examination registration number
Your NECO result-checking token
A web browser such as Chrome, Safari or Firefox
Step 1: Visit the NECO result portal
Open the browser on your phone and visit the official NECO result-checking portal:
results.neco.gov.ng
Step 2: Select the examination year
Once the portal opens, select 2026 as the examination year.
You will also be required to select the appropriate examination type, such as SSCE Internal, depending on the examination you took.
Step 3: Enter your result-checking token
Enter your NECO Result Checking Token in the space provided.
Candidates who do not have a token can purchase one through the official NECO result portal by following the payment instructions.
Step 4: Enter your registration number
Carefully enter your NECO registration number and check the details to ensure there are no errors.
Step 5: Check your result
After entering the required information, click ‘Check Result.’
Your 2026 NECO result should appear on the screen if the details provided are correct.
What to do if your result does not appear
If your result does not immediately appear, check that you selected the correct examination year and type and entered your registration number and token correctly.
Also ensure that your phone has a stable internet connection before trying again.
Candidates are advised to use the official NECO result portal and avoid sharing their examination details with unverified individuals or websites.