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 smooth and seamless process.
The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Mr. Aminu Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Benin through the board’s Deputy Director, Media and Protocol, Mr. Uchechukwu Olisah.
Mohammed said the board approved a four-month registration window for the examination to ease pressures on candidates and their families. Registration will begin on January 26 and close on May 24, while the examination is scheduled nationwide for June 6.
The registrar explained that the extension followed 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 NABTEB has strengthened its administrative and technological systems to ensure the registration process is user-friendly, accessible, and free of disruptions.
“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, warning against the use of unauthorised agents or third-party platforms.
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The registrar reaffirmed NABTEB’s commitment to professionalism and transparency, stressing that the board remains focused on expanding access to technical education while safeguarding the credibility of its examinations.
He also encouraged Nigerians to take advantage of opportunities offered by Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), 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.
Mohammed added that NABTEB will continue to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Education and other stakeholders to strengthen skills-based education and support Nigeria’s human capital development goals.