Nigeria cancels NTI 2026 admissions and degree arrangements

The Federal Ministry of Education has cancelled all National Teachers’ Institute admissions to National Certificate in Education and degree programmes for the 2026 academic session, and ordered the institute to end university affiliations and degree-awarding arrangements. The ministry said NTI is not authorised to award NCE or university degrees and barred further admissions to the affected programmes, including full-time, part-time and distance learning courses.

In a statement issued by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the ministry said the decision followed violations of Ministerial Operational Guidelines issued to NTI on September 12, 2025. It said NCE admissions must meet Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board requirements and the accreditation standards of the National Commission for Colleges of Education.

The directive applies to all NTI NCE and degree admissions for the 2026 academic session. The ministry cautioned prospective students, parents and the public against applying, accepting admission offers or making payments for the affected programmes. It also directed the National Universities Commission to notify universities involved in...