By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola
The National Business and Technical Examination Board(NABTEB) has extended the registration period for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination into Technical Colleges, assuring stakeholders of a seamless process.
The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Mr Aminu Mohammed, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday, 25January,2026 in Benin through the board’s Deputy Director, Media and Protocol, Mr Uchechukwu Olisah.
Mohammed said the board had approved a four-month registration window for the examination, aimed at easing pressures on candidates and their families.
He said the registration would start on Monday, 26January, and close on May 24, while the examination would be conducted nationwide on June 6.
The registrar explained that this followed the approval of the 2026 examination and registration framework by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa.
“This extended timeline is a deliberate policy decision to allow adequate preparation, reduce congestion on the registration platform, and minimise financial and logistical burdens on parents and guardians,” he said.
Mohammed added that the board had strengthened its administrative and technological systems to ensure the registration process was user-friendly, accessible, and free of disruptions.
“NABTEB has put in place comprehensive measures to guarantee a smooth and stress-free registration experience for candidates, parents, guardians, and schools, while maintaining the highest standards of examination integrity,” he said.
The NABTEB chief executive urged prospective candidates to register only through the official NABTEB online portal and warned against using unauthorised agents or third-party platforms.
“All applications must be processed exclusively through NABTEB’s official portal. Candidates and guardians are advised to complete their registration well ahead of the deadline to avoid last-minute challenges,” he said.
The Registrar reaffirmed NABTEB’s commitment to professionalism and transparency, emphasising that the board remained focused on expanding access to technical education while safeguarding the credibility of its examinations.
Mohammed also encouraged Nigerians to take advantage of opportunities offered by Technical and Vocational Education and Training, describing it as a pathway to employable skills, entrepreneurship, and economic self-reliance.
“Technical and Vocational Education and Training equips young people with practical competencies required for national development. Nigerians are encouraged to choose skills, choose opportunity, and choose a secure future,” he said.
He added that NABTEB would continue to work closely with the Federal Ministry of Education and other stakeholders to strengthen skills-based education and support Nigeria’s human capital development goals.
(NAN)
