The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has extended the registration deadline for the 2026 November/December examinations, giving prospective candidates additional time to complete their applications.
The new deadline is midnight on Thursday, October 1, 2026, replacing the earlier closing date of Thursday, September 24, 2026.
The extension covers the National Business Certificate (NBC), National Technical Certificate (NTC), Advanced National Business Certificate (ANBC) and Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC) examinations.
New NABTEB Registration Deadline
NABTEB approved the extension to provide candidates and other stakeholders who are yet to complete their registration with more time to conclude the process.
Under the revised schedule, registration will remain open until midnight on October 1, 2026.
Candidates who had not completed their registration by the original September 24 deadline can therefore use the additional period to finish the required process.
No Additional Registration Fee
NABTEB has clarified that the deadline extension will not result in any additional registration fee.
Candidates are specifically advised not to make extra payments because of the extended registration period.
This means the extension itself does not attract an additional charge, based on the information contained in the Board's announcement.
Examinations Covered by the Extension
The revised registration deadline applies to the following 2026 November/December examinations:
- National Business Certificate (NBC)
- National Technical Certificate (NTC)
- Advanced National Business Certificate (ANBC)
- Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC)
Prospective candidates for any of these examinations who have not completed their registration can take advantage of the additional registration window.
Candidates Urged to Complete Registration Before Deadline
NABTEB has encouraged prospective candidates who are yet to conclude their registration to use the extension and complete the process before the new closing time.
With registration now scheduled to end at midnight on Thursday, October 1, 2026, candidates should take note of the revised deadline when planning to complete their applications.
The Board has not indicated another extension in the information provided.
NABTEB Warns Against Unauthorised Information Sources
The examination body has also urged candidates and members of the public to obtain information about the registration exercise and examinations only through official NABTEB channels.
This warning is intended to help candidates avoid relying on unauthorised persons or platforms for examination-related information.
Prospective candidates should therefore verify information concerning the registration process through recognised NABTEB sources rather than relying on unverified claims.
Details of the Extension
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination body | NABTEB |
| Examination | 2026 November/December Examinations |
| Programmes covered | NBC, NTC, ANBC and ANTC |
| Original deadline | Thursday, September 24, 2026 |
| New deadline | Midnight, Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| Additional registration fee | None for the extension |
| Approval | Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed |
| Memorandum date | September 24, 2026 |
| Signed by | Chigoziem Susan Metu |
| Signatory's position | Director, Examinations Administration |
| Media/Protocol contact | Uchechukwu Olisah, Assistant Director, Media/Protocol |
Official Announcement
The extension was approved by Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, and communicated through an internal memorandum dated September 24, 2026.
The memorandum was signed by Chigoziem Susan Metu, Director, Examinations Administration.
The public communication was issued by Uchechukwu Olisah, Assistant Director, Media/Protocol, on September 24, 2026.
Final Note
The 2026 NABTEB November/December examination registration deadline has been moved from September 24 to October 1, 2026, with no additional registration fee attached to the extension. Candidates who are yet to complete their registration should use the extra time available and rely on official NABTEB channels for accurate information.
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