JAMB has extended the sale of 2026 Direct Entry application forms to May 8, giving eligible candidates extra time to complete their registration. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board announced the shift in a statement signed by its communication adviser, Fabian Benjamin. The Board said the move forms part of its effort to keep the admission process open to qualified applicants who still need to register. Why JAMB Extended The 2026 Direct Entry Form Sale The extension gives prospective Direct Entry candidates a longer window to finish their application. JAMB said it wants to ensure that no eligible applicant is

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of the 2026 JAMB Direct Entry Registration, a pivotal opportunity for individuals holding degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates aiming to join a university degree program. This process, essential for many aspiring university students, particularly those looking to enter at an advanced level, requires a careful understanding of the eligibility criteria, registration process, and key dates. Before you proceed, check the following: Nigerian Universities that Accept Lower Credit for Direct Entry JAMB Brochure JAMB Subjects Combination for Science, Arts, Commercial & Social Sciences Students JAMB Direct Entry Registration Centres. JAMB

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is the Nigerian government agency responsible for conducting the entrance examination for admission into tertiary institutions across the country. JAMB has recently announced the closing date for Direct Entry (DE) registration for the 2026/2027 academic session. Candidates who are interested in the Direct Entry admission process should take note of the deadline and make sure to complete their registration before the closing date. JAMB Direct Entry is designed for candidates who have already obtained a diploma, NCE, or its equivalent and wish to gain admission into a Nigerian university for a degree program

Joint Admissions And Matriculation Board, JAMB direct entry registration centres in your state of registration. This is to inform all the candidates planning to register for the 2026 Joint Admissions And Matriculation Board (JAMB) direct entry that the list of Registration Centres in Nigeria have been released. To avoid problems associated with registration, it’s wise you register with authorized registration centres. See also: 2026 JAMB Direct Entry Registration: Instructions & Guidelines. How to Locate Authorized Registration Centres in Your State of registration. Click on the link representing your state below to access the approved centres: JAMB Approved CBT Centres for

Want to apply for Direct Entry with a Lower Credit grade on your National Diploma (ND)/Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates? Most universities prefer Upper Credit to Lower Credit (in the case of ND holders), however, candidates with Lower Credit can still approach some universities to be considered for admission. Lower Credit HND got no problem. It’s accepted by most universities that admit via Direct Entry. But lower credit in ND is only considered by a few universities. See: 2026 JAMB Direct Entry Registration: Instructions & Guidelines. We have compiled the list of universities that accept Lower Credit based on the

The University of Lagos Business School, ULBS, has invited qualified candidates to apply for its Doctor of Business Administration, DBA, programme. This programme is built for professionals who want to connect research-based knowledge with stronger work practice, national economic growth and social wellbeing. It is a doctoral route for people already carrying serious business, management or administrative duties, so the entry rules are set quite high. About the ULBS Doctor of Business Administration Programme The ULBS DBA programme links academic research with professional capacity building. It focuses on practice. Candidates admitted into the programme will study in a setting that

Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho, FUNATO, has invited interested students to submit written and voice compositions for its university anthem. Senate has approved the call. The selected entry will become the anthem of the university, so students with a strong written piece, a voice composition, or both, now have a clear chance to take part. The school will reward the composers of the first three entries after review by a panel set up for the task. FUNATO University Anthem Submission Details FUNATO is asking interested students to send entries for an anthem that the university will adopt. The

The Michael Olusoji Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 scholarship programme for Nigerian students who show strong academic promise but need financial help to keep their education on track. The award covers two groups. One group is for aspirants preparing to enter federal universities in Nigeria, while the second group is for undergraduates already studying in Nigerian federal universities. For many students, school plans can slow down when money becomes tight; this scholarship offers direct support, mentorship and access to a helpful community. Who Can Apply for Michael Olusoji Foundation Scholarship 2026? The scholarship is for brilliant Nigerian students

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, through its Faculty of Education, has opened applications for the Long Vacation Term (LVT) 2026/2027 Programme. The notice covers the 2026 contact session, and it lists courses across several teaching, science, arts, library, vocational and counselling areas. Applicants who plan to take part should check the course list, form fee, sales period, place of purchase and resumption date before heading to registration. ABU LVT 2026/2027 Programme Details The Faculty of Education at Ahmadu Bello University has announced the start of its Long Vacation Term Programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. Applications are now open. The programme

JAMB has started sending messages to underage candidates who scored 320 and above in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board is now moving those candidates to the next stage of assessment, based on the rule set for exceptional underage applicants. What JAMB has done JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin confirmed that the affected candidates have been asked to proceed to the next stage of assessment at their chosen schools. Their details have also been sent to those schools for admission processing; this means the next check will not happen only on the JAMB side.

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has mourned Corps Member Abdulsamad Jamiu, who died during a military operation near his residence at Shagari Estate, Dei-Dei, Abuja. His death happened early on Sunday, 26 April 2026. NYSC Sends Condolences To Abdulsamad Jamiu’s Family NYSC Management expressed deep sympathy to the family, friends and loved ones of Abdulsamad Jamiu, whose service number was NS/25A/2904. The Scheme described the incident as painful and regrettable; for the people who knew him, the loss cuts close, and for NYSC, it has raised fresh concern around corps member safety. Where Abdulsamad Jamiu Served Before his death,

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has announced that its 20th Convocation Ceremony will hold from Wednesday, 17 June to Saturday, 20 June 2026. The four-day ceremony is for graduands of the 2024/2025 academic session, and it will give them the chance to receive their certificates during the university programme. VC Announces UNIZIK 20th Convocation Date The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie, made the announcement during the 242nd Senate meeting of the university. The meeting was held in 2026 at the Zephaniah Madubuko Auditorium, Faculty of Social Sciences, UNIZIK. For graduands waiting for the school’s next ceremonial step, this gives a

Delta State University, DELSU, Abraka, has released the rescheduled programme of events for its 18th Convocation Ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session. The notice covers regular, sandwich, SLT, weekend, part-time and affiliate graduands, as well as parents, guardians and members of the public. What DELSU Will Award at the Convocation The convocation ceremony will include the award of Diplomas, admission into First Degrees, and the award of Higher Degrees and Prizes. It is a busy week on paper; graduands will need to track the dates properly, especially those collecting gowns and scrolls before the main ceremony. DELSU Convocation Gown Collection

Lagos State University of Science and Technology, LASUSTECH, has released the outcome of its 2025 undergraduate programme accreditation by the National Universities Commission, NUC. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya, shared the result with the university community, noting that 13 out of the 14 programmes presented received full accreditation. One programme received interim accreditation. LASUSTECH Programmes With NUC Full Accreditation LASUSTECH presented programmes across five colleges for the 2025 NUC accreditation exercise, and most of them came back with full status; that is the main point students, parents and staff will want to see first. The approved programmes are listed

Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, has recorded strong results from the latest accreditation exercise conducted by the National Universities Commission, NUC. Most of the academic programmes assessed earned full accreditation status. NUC Accreditation Result Sent to Redeemer’s University The results were sent to the Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Professor Shadrach Olufemi Akindele, ffan, fffps. The letter was signed by Engineer Abraham Chudunsu, Director of Accreditation, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu. The accreditation exercise formed part of the NUC October/November 2025 nationwide review of academic programmes in Nigerian universities; it was carried out under the statutory

Yaba College of Technology, YABATECH, has extended its registration and screening exercise by one week from Monday, 27 April 2026. The College Management approved the extension with a late registration penalty fee of N20,000, payable to the College. YABATECH Late Registration Fee Students who are yet to complete their registration and screening are to pay a late registration fee of N20,000. That is the stated penalty. The notice makes it clear that the extension is tied to payment of the late fee, so affected students should treat the process with care; missing this window may create more problems with class

University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, UITH, has invited applications for admission into the College of Nursing Sciences OND/HND Nursing programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. The programme runs for 4 years and is listed as a non-terminal Nursing programme. UITH ND/HND Nursing Admission Requirements A candidate who wants to apply must meet the stated entry conditions before filling the form. Some of the rules are tied to JAMB, while others deal with age, conduct and health-related checks. JAMB requirements Applicants must have written the 2026 JAMB. The required JAMB subject combination is: English Language Biology Chemistry Physics Candidates must also

Oke-Osanyintolu College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has opened applications for the 2026/2027 academic session. The admission notice is for suitably qualified candidates who want to study any of the listed health training programmes at the college. Courses Offered at Oke-Osanyintolu College of Health Sciences The college has listed several health-related training courses for applicants. The names are direct, so candidates can match their interest with the available options before starting the form process. Available courses are: Community Health Extension Worker, CHEW Junior Community Health Extension Worker, JCHEW Public Health Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Medical X-ray Technician

Kaduna State Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development, KIVTSD, has announced free enrolment into its practical skill programmes. The offer is for people who want technical training and a route into entrepreneurship, with full training fees covered under the FME TVET Initiative. What the KIVTSD Free Training Offers KIVTSD is offering hands-on training across several trade areas, and the focus sits on practical skills that can support work or business plans after training; that is the core of the notice. Successful participants will work toward an NSQ Level 2 Certificate. KIVTSD Available Trade Areas The institute listed 14 trade

Lincoln College of Science, Management and Technology, LCSMT, Abuja, has announced admission for the 2026/2027 academic session. The notice is for prospective students who want to apply for available programmes at the College, which is approved by the Federal Ministry of Education and NBTE. LCSMT also stated that all applicants will receive an 80% scholarship. Available Programmes at LCSMT Abuja The College has listed programmes across business, computing, psychology and communication-related study. Here are the available options: ND Business Administration ND Computer Science Psychology English leading to Mass Communication The list is short, but it gives applicants a clear place

Al-Ansar University Maiduguri, AUM, has recorded 100% full accreditation from the National Universities Commission, NUC, for all programmes assessed during the October/November 2025 Comprehensive Accreditation Exercise. All four newly matured programmes met the required marks and received Full accreditation, with validity running until 2030. AUM Programmes That Received Full NUC Accreditation The official summary of results from NUC shows that AUM had a clean outcome across the four programmes assessed; no programme on the list missed the required standard. The accredited programmes are: Medical Laboratory Science – Full Nursing Science – Full Medicine and Surgery, MBBS – Full Information Technology

Ebonyi State College of Nursing Sciences, Uburu, has issued a fraud alert to the general public, prospective students and parents over fake admission form sales. Some persons and groups are using the name of the college to collect money from unsuspecting applicants. The school says those claims are false. EBSU College of Nursing Sciences Forms Are Not on Sale Yet The college has stated that admission forms for the 2026/2027 academic session are not on sale yet. That is the main message. Anyone asking candidates to pay for the form now is not acting for the school, and parents should

Regina Caeli College of Nursing Sciences, Awka, has released the Post UTME form for admission into its Nursing Science programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. The notice is for the general public, with special attention on prospective students who want to study Nursing Science and become Registered Nurses, RN, after graduation. Who Can Apply for Regina Caeli College of Nursing Sciences Post UTME? Candidates who want to apply must meet the stated admission conditions before they register for the Post UTME screening. The college has set clear rules, so applicants should read each point slowly; a missed step can affect

Midland International College of Technology has started its admission exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session, and the college is calling on interested students to send in their applications. The admission is open to candidates who want training linked to professional skills. Simple enough. Courses Offered at Midland International College of Technology The college has listed programmes across information technology, healthcare support, business administration, tourism and hospitality. Each area has courses meant to prepare students for work in the listed field; the names alone give a clear picture of what applicants should expect. Information Technology Candidates interested in tech-related training can

Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, has announced the sale of its IJMB admission form for the 2026/2027 academic session. The form is open to suitably qualified members of the public who want admission into the Interim Joint Matriculation Board programme. The EBSU IJMB programme leads to the award of an IJMB certificate. With that certificate, successful candidates can seek Direct Entry admission into Ebonyi State University and other universities within and outside Nigeria without JAMB/UTME. What the EBSU IJMB Programme Offers The IJMB route gives successful candidates a chance to move into 200 level in their chosen course, subject to the

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has described a purported 2026 UTME result slip showing a score of 394 as fake. The result slip has been shared by some Nigerians, even though JAMB said current UTME results are view-only. The Board also pointed out that the document used a fabricated result template; that detail alone raises a clear red flag. Why JAMB rejected the circulated result JAMB said the fake slip does not match how its results currently appear. UTME results, at this stage, cannot be presented as the result slip being shared. The Board also stated that its registration

The National Examinations Council, NECO, has officially released the timetable for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination, BECE, also known as Junior WAEC. The examination will run from Monday, 20 April 2026 to Thursday, 30 April 2026. For schools, parents, and candidates, this timetable sets the pace early; every paper now has a fixed date and time. Past questions, answers, and support BECE students can download past questions and answers through the MySchoolGist CBT Android app and the MySchoolGist CBT iOS app. The desktop version is also available. For clarity, candidates can chat on WhatsApp or call 0915 526 9270.

Abia State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has released the academic calendar for the Third Term of the 2025/2026 session. The notice was signed by the Honourable Commissioner, Elder Goodluck Chinedu Ubochi. It gives the resumption date, mid-term break and closing date for the term. Abia State Third Term Resumption Date All public and private schools across Abia State are to resume for Third Term on Monday, 27 April 2026. Teaching and learning are expected to begin immediately on the same day. Abia State Third Term Calendar The Ministry fixed the following dates for the term. Activity Date School

The Continuing Education Centre, CEC, of The Polytechnic, Ibadan has started the sale of admission forms for Part-Time National Diploma and Higher National Diploma programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. The form is for applicants seeking part-time study across the listed faculties and courses. The Polytechnic, Ibadan Part-Time Admission Form The sale covers two categories: National Diploma, ND Higher National Diploma, HND Applicants should check the course list and entry requirements before starting the online application; that small check can save a wrong course choice. Available Courses For Part-Time ND And HND The Polytechnic, Ibadan has listed courses under six

Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, has received accreditation from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN, for its College of Health Sciences. The approval authorises FUTA to continue with the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, MBChB, programme. MDCN also approved an admission quota of 100 medical students for the university. MDCN Accreditation Visit To FUTA The MDCN team visited FUTA on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. The team was led by the Deputy Registrar, Dr Nnameka Nwakanma. During the visit, the delegation met the university management led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Adenike Oladiji. Dr Nwakanma expressed satisfaction

Peaceland University, Enugu, has received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission, NUC, for several academic programmes. The result followed the NUC evaluation exercise held in October/November 2025. The approved courses cut across Administration and Management, Allied Health Sciences, Computing, Education, Science and Social Sciences. Peaceland University NUC Accreditation The NUC granted full accreditation to 17 programmes at Peaceland University. Programmes such as Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science and Accounting are among the courses with full accreditation status. The accreditation confirms that the listed programmes meet the National Minimum Academic Standards. For students and parents checking course status, this list

Venite University, Iloro Ekiti, has received full accreditation status from the National Universities Commission, NUC, after the October and November 2025 accreditation exercise. The accreditation covers Computer Science, Cyber Security and Software Engineering. The university also stated that all other Venite University programmes are verified. Venite University Programmes With Full NUC Accreditation According to the official communication from the Commission, three programmes received full accreditation. Programme Accreditation status Computer Science Full Accreditation Cyber Security Full Accreditation Software Engineering Full Accreditation These programmes were assessed during the October and November 2025 accreditation exercise. Other Venite University Programmes Venite University stated that

Staff and students of University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, are marking a key school milestone after the National Universities Commission, NUC, released accreditation results for programmes presented in November and December 2025. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Francisca Bassey, announced the results on Thursday, 23 April 2026, during an emergency Senate meeting at the Calabar campus. UNICROSS NUC Accreditation Results Professor Francisca Bassey said all academic programmes presented for accreditation received full accreditation, except one programme that received interim accreditation. The Department of Childhood Education received interim accreditation. Programmes With Full Accreditation The programmes that secured full accreditation are listed

Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara, ZAMSUT, has issued a notice to graduating students who have completed their academic programmes and received their Notification of Result. Affected students must report to the NYSC Mobilisation Office at the Permanent Site for the mobilisation form process. Who Should Report For ZAMSUT NYSC Mobilisation The notice applies to all graduating students of ZAMSUT who have: Completed their academic programmes Received their Notification of Result Such students are treated as Prospective Corps Members for this process. What Graduating Students Must Do Graduating students are required to visit the NYSC Mobilisation Office at the Permanent Site.

Ebonyi State University, EBSU, has reopened its online course registration portal for the 2025/2026 First Semester. The notice covers fresh and continuing students who sat for the First Semester examinations without completing the mandatory online course registration. EBSU Course Registration Window EBSU has given affected students a new period to complete their online course registration. The registration dates are: Opening date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026 Closing date: Friday, 15 May 2026 Students should complete the process before the portal shuts down. The window is short; delay may cost a student the semester record. EBSU Warning To Unregistered Students The university