Kano tops states with five-credit passes in 2026 NECO
Kano State recorded the highest number of candidates with at least five credits including English and Mathematics in the 2026 NECO, marking its second consecutive year at the top.
What happened
Kano State emerged as the top-performing state in the 2026 NECO results by number of candidates obtaining at least five credits, including English and Mathematics.124
Vanguard and Punch reported that Kano recorded 74,413 candidates meeting this criteria.24
Vanguard reported that Lagos came second with 72,496 candidates and Oyo third with 55,543 candidates.2
Kano's governor said the state has maintained first position in NECO for two consecutive years, 2025 and 2026.3
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported the full national results or performance figures for states beyond the top three.
- None of the outlets reviewed detailed the total number of candidates who sat the exam nationally or in Kano specifically.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported reactions from education stakeholders outside the Kano state government.
Why it matters
Kano's governor described the state as the leading SSCE performer for two consecutive years, 2025 and 2026.3
Sources (4)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Africa
- 1NairametricsNGPrivate
Kano tops 2026 NECO results by number of candidates with five credits, English & Mathematics
- 2VanguardNGPrivate
- 3Premium TimesNGIndependent
Kano has highest number of students who passed NECO 2026 – Governor
- 4PunchNGPrivate