NABTEB NBC/NTC Registration 2026: Dates and Portal

By Olusegun Fapohunda Updated on Jan 31, 2026

Summary

NABTEB registration for the 2026 NBC and NTC runs 26 Jan to 31 May 2026; the exam holds 15 June 2026.

Registration: Sun, 26 Jan 2026 to Sat, 31 May 2026
Exam date: Mon, 15 June 2026 (nationwide)
Register online via the NABTEB students' portal
Help is available at NABTEB offices and approved centres

NABTEB Opens 2026 NBC and NTC Registration

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced the start of registration for the 2026 National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations.

The Board confirmed the registration window and the national examination date; candidates should act within the stated timeline.

Registration Dates for 2026 NBC and NTC

NABTEB stated that the registration exercise will run:

Sunday, 26 January 2026 to Saturday, 31 May 2026

The registration period covers both NBC and NTC entries; candidates are expected to complete their sign-up before the closing date.

2026 Examination Date

The examinations are scheduled to hold nationwide on:

Monday, 15 June 2026

That date stands as the national exam day for the 2026 NBC and NTC papers.

Where Candidates Can Get Guidance

For more details, NABTEB directed candidates to seek support through its official points of contact across Nigeria. Candidates can visit NABTEB offices located across the six geopolitical zones, all 36 states of the federation, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja; NABTEB-approved examination centres also serve as information points.

How to Register Online

Interested candidates can complete registration online through the NABTEB students’ portal. The Portal is the stated online route for enrolment; candidates should follow the steps provided there during the registration process.

What NABTEB Certifications Support

NABTEB certifications are designed to promote skills development, employability, and academic as well as career progression; the focus is on giving candidates technical and business competencies.

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