Oluwafunbi Bello 
BENIN, Nigeria – The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) announces a four-month registration window for candidates seeking admission into technical colleges for the 2026 academic cycle, easing financial and logistical pressure on Nigerian families.
The extended timeline allows parents and guardians more flexibility to plan ahead, marking a significant shift from previous shorter registration periods that often-strained household budgets.
NABTEB Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Aminu Mohammed, discloses the change in a statement issued through the board’s Deputy Director of Media and Protocol, Uchechukwu Olisah on Sunday.
According to Mohammed, registration opens on 26 January and closes on 24 May, ahead of the nationwide entrance examination scheduled for 6 June 2026. The revised framework receives approval from the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa.
“The extended registration window is designed to remove unnecessary pressure on parents and candidates while improving the overall efficiency of the process,” Mohammed says.
He explains that past registration cycles created bottlenecks as families rushed to meet tight deadlines amid competing financial obligations. To support the longer window, NABTEB strengthens its digital infrastructure to accommodate high application volumes without system failures.
“Our technology upgrades will ensure a smooth and reliable registration experience throughout the period,” the registrar assures.
Mohammed warns candidates against using unauthorised registration channels, stressing that only applications submitted through NABTEB’s official portal will be recognised. He advises early registration to avoid last-minute technical challenges.
Highlighting the national importance of skills-based education, Mohammed describes technical and vocational training as critical to economic empowerment, job creation and industrial growth.
He urges Nigerian youths to embrace technical education pathways, pledging continued collaboration with education stakeholders to expand access while safeguarding examination integrity.
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