The National Business and Technical Examinations Board has announced the release of results for its November/December 2024 certificate examinations, with 67.56% of candidates securing five credits and above, including English and Mathematics.
The Acting Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr. Nnasia Asanga, made the disclosure on Monday in Benin while providing insights into the performance of candidates.
According to him, a total of 44,226 candidates participated in the National Business Certificate/Advanced National Business Certificate (NBC/ANBC) and National Technical Certificate/Advanced National Technical Certificate (NTC/ANTC) examinations. Out of these, 29,880 met the academic benchmark for further studies and career growth.
“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,” Asanga stated.
However, he noted a slight decline in performance compared to the 2023 results, where 71.27% of candidates met the same standard.
“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.
On exam malpractice, Asanga highlighted a reduction in cases, attributing the progress to NABTEB’s proactive measures to uphold the credibility of its examinations.
He revealed that only 0.53% of candidates were involved in malpractice in 2024, marking an improvement from the 0.57% recorded in the previous year.
Candidates can now check their results and obtain further details on the NABTEB website: www.nabteb.gov.ng.
Reaffirming NABTEB’s commitment to exam integrity, Asanga emphasized ongoing collaborations with the Federal Ministry of Education and the adoption of innovative security measures.
“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 exams, the NABTEB boss highlighted the board’s pivotal role in technical and vocational education, urging stakeholders to explore opportunities in 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.
Additionally, Asanga announced the commencement of electronic certificate (e-certificate) issuance for candidates from 2017 to 2022, enabling easier digital access to results.
He encouraged candidates, parents, and guardians to take advantage of ongoing registration for the May/June 2025 in-school examinations, stressing the value of NABTEB qualifications.
“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.
Furthermore, he disclosed that the Federal Ministry of Education had approved a transition policy from Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) to Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) to better align with evolving workforce demands.
Despite these advancements, Asanga pointed out persistent challenges such as funding constraints, negative perceptions about Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and curriculum limitations. He called for adequate funding and supportive legislation to address these issues effectively.
