FG Opens Applications For Federal Technical Colleges

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced that the registration for the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into Federal Technical Colleges will open on Monday, January 26, and close on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

The move followed the approval of the initiative by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa.

In a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry said the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s broader strategy to expand access to quality technical and vocational education and to equip young Nigerians with practical, employable, and industry-relevant skills.

According to the Ministry, the entrance examination will be conducted nationwide on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

It also noted that prospective candidates are required to complete their applications through the official National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) online portal via the designated website: https://student.nabteb.gov.ng

The Ministry emphasised that possession of a valid National Identification Number (NIN) is compulsory for all applicants and remains a prerequisite for successful registration.

On September 25, THE WHISTLER reported that the federal government had pledged to bear the full cost of technical college tuition to guarantee equal access to technical education.

Alausa had said no administrator is permitted to demand extra payments from parents or guardians. He added that circulars have been dispatched to all schools to reinforce the directive.

The Federal Government reiterated that technical education in Federal Technical Colleges is fully funded upon admission, underscoring its commitment to human capital development, youth empowerment, and enhanced national productivity.

It further stated that admission is open to candidates aged between 13 and 20 years. It also urged parents, guardians, and prospective candidates to strictly comply with all application requirements and obtain information solely from official channels of the Federal Ministry of Education and designated examination bodies.

The ministry said it remains focused on expanding access to free, quality technical education that empowers youths with relevant skills, promotes self-reliance, and contributes meaningfully to national economic growth and sustainable development.