South West Leads Nigeria’s 2026 Education Quality Index, North West Ranks Last

The South West recorded the highest score in the 2026 Education Quality Index, with 53.57 points. It was followed by the South South at 48.80, South East at 47.66 and North Central at 46.83. The North East scored 35.93, while the North West ranked lowest with 35.27. The 18.3-point gap between the South West and North West highlights major differences in education outcomes across the country. Each zonal score is the simple average of its state scores, with the FCT included in North Central. The index considers adult literacy, net enrolment, pupil-teacher ratio, school density and examination performance.

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