The National Examination Council (NECO) has released the 2019 June/July results.

829,787 representing 71.59 per cent made five credits and above including English language and Mathematics, TheNation reports.

When compared to 2018 June/July results, it represents an increase of 0.11 per cent.

According to the council, 1,163,194 candidates registered but 1,151,016 candidates, including 146 blind candidates sat for the exam.

The cases of examination malpractices doubled in 2019 compared to that of 2018, as 40,630 candidates were caught against the 20,181 candidates apprehended in 2018.

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