NECO reported a decline in candidates for the 2026 common entrance exam, with 58,187 candidates registered compared to 64,578 in 2025. Female candidates represented a significant portion of registrations. The examination was conducted smoothly, though there were concerns about ab
NECO has recorded 58,187 candidates for the 2026 NCEE, a decrease from 64,578 in 2025. Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi noted that female candidates outnumbered males, and the examination was largely hitch-free, with monitoring by the Federal Ministry of Education.
Over 58,000 candidates participated in Nigeria's common entrance exam, with girls outnumbering boys. The National Examination Council reported 31,000 girls and 26,000 boys registered. Despite a decline in total candidates from the previous year, the examination was conducted smoo
