Kano Has Highest Number of Students Who Passed NECO 2026

Kano State ranks first in 2026 NECO

Kano State has ranked first in the 2026 National Examination Council of Nigeria (NECO), with 74,413 candidates that obtained at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. The result showed that Lagos emerged second with 72,496 candidates and Oyo came third with 55,543 candidates. The performance marks the second consecutive year that Kano has […]

Kano has highest number of students who passed NECO 2026

“Kano has maintained the first position in NECO twice in a row, making the state as the leading SSCE performer for the two consecutive years, (2025 and 2026), respectively."

Kano tops states with five-credit passes in 2026 NECO

Kano State has emerged as the leading state in the 2026 NECO SSCE, with 74,413 candidates obtaining at least five credits, including English and Maths.

Kano Leads States in 2026 NECO Results For Second Year Running, Beats Lagos, Oyo To Top Ranking

Kano State recorded the highest number of candidates who earned at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations, according to figures reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The state had 74,413 candidates meet the benchmark, followed by Lagos with 72,496 and Oyo with 55,543.

NECO 2026: Kano records highest number of top-performing candidates - Lagos Television

Kano State has recorded the highest number of candidates with at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) examination. A total of 74,413 Kano candidates met the benchmark, placing the state ahead of Lagos with 72,496 candidates and Oyo with 55,543. The result marks the second consecutive...

Kano tops in 2026 NECO examination

He said the objective was to build an education system capable of providing Kano’s young people with the knowledge and skills required for higher education, employment, innovation and leadership as Kano has recorded over Five Million School children in the last annual school census.