ABUJA, Nigeria – Prospective students have been warned against applying for or paying fees for National Certificate in Education (NCE) and degree programmes at the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, following the Federal Government’s suspension of admissions into the programmes.
The Federal Ministry of Education issued the warning on Saturday, citing regulatory breaches involving admissions, accreditation and university affiliation arrangements at the institution. The ministry said NTI did not have the legal authority to award NCE and bachelor’s degrees, and directed it to discontinue all university affiliations and other arrangements through which it offered the affected qualifications.
The suspension applies to all modes of study, including full-time, part-time and distance learning. “No further admissions into the affected programmes, whether full-time, part-time or through distance learning studies are permitted. Members of the public are therefore strongly advised not to apply, accept admission offers or make payments for such programmes,” the ministry stated.
It added that NCE admissions must comply with the requirements of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the accreditation standards of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE). The ministry also advised the National Universities Commission (NUC) to notify universities affiliated with NTI and ensure they comply with the directive.
The decision follows alleged breaches of ministerial operational guidelines issued on September 12, 2025. The suspension raises questions about the status of students already enrolled in the affected programmes, including whether their studies, examinations and qualifications will be recognised.
The ministry’s warning is intended to prevent prospective students from committing money to programmes affected by the directive. However, further clarification is needed on the arrangements for existing students, and the steps NTI must take to address the regulatory issues.
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