Kano tops 2026 NECO results by number of candidates with five credits, English & Mathematics
Kano State has emerged as the top-performing state in the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) results by number of candidates who The post Kano tops 2026 NECO results by number of candidates with five credits, English & Mathematics appeared first on Nairametrics .
Kano State has claimed the top spot in the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) results, with 74,413 candidates achieving at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. This surpasses the performance of Lagos State, which came in second with 72,496 candidates, and Oyo State, which ranked third with 55,543 candidates.
Kano has maintained this leading position for two consecutive years, following its success in 2025. Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State attributed the impressive results to investments made by the state in the education sector, expressing his commitment to further prioritising education through funding, infrastructure improvements, teacher training, scholarships, and financial support for low-income students.
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