The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has released the results of the 2025 June/July National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations, revealing a significant improvement in performance and a notable decline in examination malpractice.
Announcing the results on Thursday in Abuja, NABTEB Registrar and Chief Executive, Dr. Aminu Mohammed, stated that a total of 92,875 candidates registered for the examinations, which were held nationwide from June 16 to July 17 across 1,892 centres. Of this figure, 89,621 candidates — representing 96.5 percent — were successfully graded.
According to him, this year’s enrolment marks a substantial 37.08 percent increase compared to the 67,751 candidates recorded in 2024 across 1,708 centres, indicating growing interest in technical and vocational education.
Candidates were examined in a wide range of disciplines, including 16 engineering trades, seven construction trades, nine miscellaneous trades, four business trades, and 16 general education subjects. Dr. Mohammed attributed the improved turnout and results to the increasing relevance of vocational skills in today’s job market.
Performance in core subjects showed significant gains. In Mathematics, 81,172 out of 85,805 candidates passed, representing a 94.6 percent success rate. Similarly, in English Language, 79,575 out of 85,476 candidates passed, translating to a 93.1 percent pass rate. These results show a clear improvement from the 2024 exams, where only 44,000 candidates (65.34 percent) obtained five credits including English and Mathematics, while 62,235 (92.42 percent) had five credits with or without the two core subjects.
Dr. Mohammed described the results as a positive sign of progress, noting that stronger outcomes in key subjects like English and Mathematics are essential for further education and employment opportunities. He emphasized the need for policymakers to strengthen technical and vocational education to address youth unemployment and drive national development through skills acquisition.
The 2025 examinations also recorded a significant drop in malpractice cases. A total of 435 candidates were involved in 516 reported incidents of examination misconduct, a sharp reduction compared to previous years. The Registrar credited improved exam monitoring and stricter enforcement for the decline.
In terms of gender participation, 57,651 male candidates (62.07 percent) and 35,224 female candidates (37.93 percent) took part in the exams, underscoring a growing interest among both genders in technical and business education.
NABTEB reiterated its commitment to promoting quality technical education, assuring stakeholders of continued reforms to align its certifications with national development goals and global standards.
