Federal Government of Nigeria has opened its online portal for commencement of applications for admission into Federal Technical Colleges across the country, beginning Monday, January 26, 2026.
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa approved the commencement of the initiative in a statement issued on Monday by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade
The programme according to a statement, is part of the government’s broader strategy to expand access to quality technical and vocational education, equipping young Nigerians with practical, employable, and industry-relevant skills.
Registration for the National Common Entrance Examination into Federal Technical Colleges will close on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
"Prospective candidates are required to complete their applications through the official National Business and Technical Examinations Board online portal at https://student.nabteb.gov.ng".
"Registration for the National Common Entrance Examination into Federal Technical Colleges will open on Monday, 26th January 2026, and close on Sunday, 24th May 2026."
The entrance examination will be conducted nationwide on Saturday, 6th June 2026,” the statement read.
The Ministry emphasised that possession of a valid National Identification Number is compulsory for all applicants.
The Federal Government maintained that technical education in Federal Technical Colleges is “fully funded upon admission
The statement further noted that admission is open to candidates aged between 13 and 20 years.
Parents, guardians, and prospective candidates were advised to strictly comply with all application requirements and obtain information only from official channels of the Federal Ministry of Education and designated examination bodies.
The Ministry stressed that expanding access to free, quality technical education is central to empowering youths with relevant skills, promoting self-reliance, and contributing meaningfully to national economic growth and sustainable development.
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