- The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced the results of the November/December 2024 certificate examinations
- A total of 29,880 candidates obtained five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics
- Candidates can check their results on the NABTEB website
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced the release of its November/December 2024 certificate examination results, with 67.56% of candidates achieving five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics.
Dr Nnasia Asanga, the Acting Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, disclosed the results on Monday, February 24, in Benin, highlighting the overall performance of candidates in the National Business Certificate (NBC), Advanced National Business Certificate (ANBC), National Technical Certificate (NTC), and Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC) examinations.
According to Asanga, a total of 44,226 candidates sat for the exams, out of which 29,880 met the required standard for academic and career advancement.
“Of the total candidates who participated, 29,880 secured five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics, reflecting a 67.56% pass rate,” he stated.
Furthermore, 42,431 candidates, representing 95.94%, obtained five credits and above irrespective of English and Mathematics.
Decline in performance compared to 2023
Asanga noted a drop in performance compared to the previous year’s results. In the 2023 November/December examinations, 71.27% of candidates obtained five credits, including English and Mathematics.
“The performance in 2024 is slightly lower than in 2023 when 28,137 candidates, or 71.27%, reached the same standard. However, the percentage of candidates securing five credits and above, regardless of English and Mathematics, increased slightly from 94.93% in 2023 to 95.94% in 2024,” he explained.
Reduction in examination malpractice
The NABTEB registrar emphasised the board’s commitment to upholding the integrity of its assessments, noting a reduction in examination malpractice.
“In 2024, only 0.53% of candidates were involved in malpractice, compared to 0.57% recorded in 2023,” he stated.
Asanga encouraged candidates to check their results via the NABTEB website: www.nabteb.gov.ng.
Beyond the NBC/NTC results, Asanga reaffirmed NABTEB’s role in promoting technical and vocational education, urging stakeholders to explore its opportunities.
“NABTEB administers several key examinations, including the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for Technical Colleges, the National Skills Qualification (NSQ), and the Modular Trade Certificate (MTC), all designed to equip candidates with practical skills,” he said.
He also announced that the board had begun issuing electronic certificates (e-certificates) for candidates from 2017 to 2022, allowing for seamless digital access to results.
Call for registration for May/June 2025 exams
The registrar urged candidates, parents, and guardians to take advantage of the ongoing registration for the May/June 2025 in-school examinations, emphasising the value of NABTEB qualifications for both academic and career advancement.
“The benefits of NABTEB certifications in securing career opportunities and higher education placements cannot be overstated. I encourage all eligible candidates to register for our upcoming exams,” he advised.
Asanga further revealed that the Federal Ministry of Education has approved the transition of Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) to Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) to better align with modern workforce demands.
He acknowledged challenges in technical and vocational education, including funding constraints, curriculum limitations, and societal stigma, calling for increased investment and supportive legislation to strengthen the sector.
WAEC releases 2024 results, records worse performance than the previous year
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that WAEC released 2024 results on August 12, with the performance of candidates worse than the previous year.
According to Dr. Amos Dangut, the Head of the Nigerian National Office (HNO) of the council, out of 1,805,216 who wrote the exam, 1,332,089 candidates have credits in five subjects, including any subjects with either Mathematics or English language, and 1,301,949 candidates got credits in five subjects, including Mathematics and English language, accounting for 72.9% of total candidates.