Education Roundup: Admissions, Results, Scholarships & Policy Updates

This Week's Highlights

The week of September 5th to 12th, 2025, brought a flurry of activity in the Nigerian education sector, with results releases, admission announcements, and scholarship opportunities dominating the headlines. From the release of NABTEB and Post-UTME results to upcoming screening exercises and deadlines for postgraduate applications, students and prospective applicants were kept busy. Furthermore, the academic calendar for many universities has been announced, while some universities have also announced the opening and closing of admission for undergraduate studies. Read on for a comprehensive digest of the most important news, helpful advice, and key dates you need to know.

Education Updates and Results

NABTEB Results 2025: Good News for Technical Education

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) released the results of the May/June 2025 NBC and NTC exams. A significant rise in enrolment of 37% was recorded, and the overall performance of candidates improved compared to the previous year. The board also noted a decrease in exam malpractice cases.

• Key Highlights:
• 68.18% of candidates scored five credits and above including English Language and Mathematics.
• 93.10% earned a credit in English Language.
• 94.60% passed Mathematics.
• Exam malpractice cases decreased.

What You Need to Know: Candidates can check their results online through the NABTEB official portal, by email, or via SMS. If you sat for NABTEB this year, your result is just a few clicks or a single SMS away.

Post-UTME Results Roll Out: University of Abuja, ABU, UNIBEN and Others

Many Nigerian Universities are releasing their Post-UTME results. This is a crucial step in the admissions process, and here are the highlights:

• University of Abuja (UNIABUJA): Post UTME results for the 2025/2026 academic session are now available on the school portal.
• Ahmadu Bello University (ABU): The Post UTME results for the 2025/2026 session are now online.
• University of Benin (UNIBEN): Admission list for the 2025/2026 academic year has been released.

What You Need to Know: For all schools, check the JAMB CAPS portal to confirm your admission status, and follow the instructions provided by each institution for accepting or rejecting offers.

Admission Processes

Post-UTME Screening: What You Need to Know

The following universities have announced Post-UTME screening details:

• Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA): Post-UTME results released.
• Northwest University, Kano (NWU): Post UTME and Direct Entry registration ongoing from 15th to 28th September, 2025.
• Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH): Post-UTME screening for the 2025/2026 academic session.

What You Need to Know: Ensure you meet the cut-off marks for your chosen course and follow the registration guidelines. Stay updated on all announcements to avoid missing important deadlines or registration instructions.

Admission Lists and Openings

Multiple institutions have released or announced admission lists, including:

• Akwa Ibom State College of Education (AKSCOE) in affiliation with UNIUYO: Admission list for 2025/2026 is now available via JAMB CAPS.
• Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa: Released the first batch HND admission list for the 2025/2026 academic year.
• Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE): 2025/2026 admission list released.
• Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (FUHSA): Admission list for the 2025/2026 academic year has been released.
• Igbinedion University, Okada: Admission list for the 2025/2026 academic session has been released on JAMB CAPS.
• University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID): Admission list for 2025/2026 on JAMB CAPS.
• Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic: Announced ND & HND admission screening exercise schedule for the 2025/2026 session, to hold from September 17th-19th, 2025.
• Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi (WUFPBK): HND admission for 2025/2026 session is now open.

What You Need to Know: Prospective students should check the JAMB CAPS portal and the respective school portals for admission status. Ensure you meet the requirements and deadlines for registration and acceptance of offers.

Postgraduate Opportunities and Guidelines

• University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED): Is inviting applications for postgraduate programs for the 2025/2026 academic year, with a closing date of September 30th, 2025.
• Glorious Vision University: Opened postgraduate admissions for the 2025/2026 session, with programs ranging from PGD to PhD. The academic session commences on October 6th, 2025.
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK): JUPEB admission form for 2025/2026 academic session is now available. The online form closes on October 31st, 2025.

What You Need to Know: Interested candidates should visit the respective university websites to apply, review entry requirements, and submit necessary documents before the specified deadlines.

Federal Government's Revamp of Technical Education

The Federal Government has announced a comprehensive revamp of technical education, effective from the 2025/2026 academic session. This reform includes converting all Federal Science and Technical Colleges to Federal Technical Colleges. Each college will offer between six and ten trade courses, and students will study nine to ten subjects.

“The reforms also aim to focus on students, linking educational trades to serve industry needs while strengthening Nigeria’s skills base.”

What You Need to Know: This initiative aims to equip Nigerian youths with 21st-century skills and reduce subject overload. The reforms focus on practical trade courses, the list of which has been released.

Academic Calendars and Key Dates

• Lead City University: Resumption date for the 2025/2026 academic session is September 29th, 2025.
• Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT): Registration for the First Semester of the 2025/2026 session begins on September 15, 2025. Lectures commence on September 29, 2025.
• Confluence University Technology (CUSTECH): Approved its academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session.
• Gregory University: The 2025/2026 academic session will officially commence on October 18, 2025.

What You Need to Know: Students should take note of the resumption dates and registration periods to ensure they meet all deadlines.

Scholarships and Opportunities

• Dominic Esangbedo Scholarship 2025: Applications are open for undergraduate and HND students in STEM fields across Edo State.
• AgricTech Scholarship 2025/2026: Available to students in higher institutions across South-West Nigeria.
• NLNG Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2025/2026: Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) is calling for applications from qualified university graduates who have completed the NYSC program. The deadline for the submission of the application for the NLNG graduate trainee recruitment is November 22.
• Mastercard Scholarship at University of Cambridge, UK: Fully funded scholarship. Deadline January 5, 2026.
• Government of Ireland Scholarship Program: Full scholarships, €25,000 annual stipend, and a direct research expense of €3,750 per annum for international students. Deadline: October 23, 2025.
• Central European University Scholarships, Hungary: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships. Deadline: February 4, 2026.
• Scholarship at Mohamed Bin Zayed University in UAE: Fully funded postgraduate scholarship. Deadline: December 15, 2025.
• Gates Cambridge Scholarship in UK: Fully funded postgraduate scholarship. Deadline: October 15, 2025.
• David Sainsbury Scholarship at University of East Anglia, UK: Full tuition fees, living stipend, and additional travel costs. Deadline: May 31, 2026.
• University of Toronto Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarships 2026: Fully funded scholarship.
• Heidelberg University Scholarships in Germany 2026: Fully funded scholarship.

What You Need to Know: Eligible students should review the requirements for these scholarships and apply before the deadlines. Detailed application guidelines are available on the specified websites.

Other Important News

• Ogun State Textbook Policy: The Ogun State Government has implemented a six-year textbook cycle to reduce the financial burden on parents.
• UNILAG's Statement on Post-UTME: Clarified that exam malpractice notifications were not due to system glitches.
• Kano Approves Free School Uniforms: The Kano State Government approved N1.1 billion for free school uniforms for primary one pupils to boost enrollment.
• ASUU Strikes: FUOYE ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike Over unpaid salaries.
• WAEC Extends Registration Deadline: The deadline for the 2025 GCE (2nd Series) has been extended to September 21st, 2025.
• SAZU Council Appointments: Sa’adu Zungur University announced the appointment of an Acting Bursar and the promotion of academic and administrative staff.

What You Need to Know: Stay informed about changes in government policies, examination deadlines, and university regulations to ensure smooth academic progression.

Looking Ahead

With several admission screening exercises scheduled throughout September and application deadlines for postgraduate programs fast approaching, students are urged to remain vigilant and proactive. Ensure that you have uploaded required credentials and submitted applications on time.

Stay informed, stay focused, and all the best in your academic endeavors!