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The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced the results of its November/December 2024 certificate examinations, revealing that 67.56 percent of candidates achieved five credits or more.
The acting registrar and chief executive officer of the board, Nnasia Asanga, shared the results on Monday in Benin.
He indicated that a total of 44,226 candidates took part in the National Business Certificate/Advanced National Business Certificate (NBC/ANBC) and National Technical Certificate/Advanced National Technical Certificate (NTC/ANTC) exams.
Asanga reported that 29,880 candidates reached the required benchmark for further academic and career development.
“Of the 44,226 candidates who participated in the NBC/ANBC and NTC/ANTC exams, 29,880 secured five credits or more, including English Language and Mathematics, which accounts for 67.56 percent. Additionally, 42,431 candidates achieved five credits or more irrespective of English and Mathematics, equating to 95.94 percent,” he explained.
However, he noted a decrease in performance relative to the 2023 results, where 71.27 percent of candidates successfully obtained five credits, including English and Mathematics. “The performance in 2024 is lower compared to the November/December 2023 results, where 28,137 candidates, or 71.27 percent, met the same standards.
“On the other hand, concerning the achievement of five credits and above without considering English and Mathematics, we observed a slight increase from 94.93 percent in 2023,” he clarified.
Asanga mentioned a decrease in examination malpractice, attributing this improvement to NABTEB’s initiatives to uphold exam integrity. He revealed that only 0.53 percent of candidates were involved in malpractice, compared to 0.57 percent in 2023. Candidates can check their results and find more information on the NABTEB website: www.nabteb.gov.ng.
The registrar reaffirmed NABTEB’s dedication to combating malpractice by collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Education and establishing innovative measures to enhance exam security. “We will persist in implementing various strategies to counteract examination fraud and promote a culture of academic integrity within our system,” he assured.
In addition to the NBC/NTC results, Asanga highlighted the board’s importance in technical and vocational education, encouraging stakeholders to explore opportunities within the sector. “NABTEB administers several key assessments, including the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for technical colleges, the National Skills Qualification (NSQ), and the Modular Trade Certificate (MTC), which provide candidates with practical skills,” he stated.
Asanga also announced that NABTEB has commenced the issuance of electronic certificates (e-certificates) for candidates from 2017 to 2022, facilitating easier access to their results online. He urged candidates, parents, and guardians to register for the ongoing May/June 2025 in-school examinations. “The dual advantages of NABTEB qualifications—career advancement and academic progression—are significant. I encourage all relevant stakeholders to ensure their wards register for our forthcoming examinations,” he advised.
According to him, the federal ministry of education has sanctioned a policy transition from Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) to Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) to better meet modern workforce needs.
He identified funding issues, stigma associated with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and curriculum challenges as critical areas that require adequate funding and legislative attention.
