The Nation Newspaper Lagos leads as 70,603 applicants write common entrance exam into Unity colleges
A total of 70,603 candidates, on Saturday, sat for the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination conducted by the National Examinations Council in the unity colleges nationwide.
He lamented that the 2024 registration was lower than that of 2023 which had 34,064 males and 38,801 females, totalling 72,865.Lagos State had the highest number of applicants with 17,751, while Federal Capital Territory came second with 10,209 applicants and Anambra came third place with 4,972 applicants
The NECO boss attributed the low registration in 2024 to economic factors as the exam body had slightly raised the registration fee and parents, who are grappling with the effect of the economy, were responsible for sponsoring candidates at this level. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, expressed satisfaction with what NECO has put in place to ensure a smooth and seamless exercise.
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