RismadarVoice Reporters
January 25, 2026
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has extended the registration period for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into Technical Colleges, assuring stakeholders of a seamless and stress-free process.
The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Mr Aminu Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Benin by the Board’s Deputy Director, Media and Protocol, Mr Uchechukwu Olisah.
Mohammed said the Board had approved a four-month registration window to ease pressure on candidates and their families. According to him, registration will commence on January 26 and end on May 24, while the examination will be conducted nationwide on June 6.
He explained that the extended timeline 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,” the registrar said.
Mohammed added that NABTEB had strengthened its administrative and technological systems to ensure that the registration process is user-friendly, accessible, and free of disruptions.
He urged prospective candidates to register strictly through the official NABTEB online portal, warning against the use of 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.
Reaffirming the Board’s commitment to professionalism and transparency, Mohammed said NABTEB remained focused on expanding access to technical education while safeguarding the credibility of its examinations.
He also encouraged Nigerians to embrace Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), describing it as a pathway to employable skills, entrepreneurship, and economic self-reliance.
“Technical and Vocational Education, 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 would 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.
