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Table of contents How to register for the 2026 UTME online How to register for the 2026 UTME offline Comprehensive 2026 UTME/DE registration and examination timeline Important things to know before and after you register Registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began with the sale of e-PINS on Monday, January 19, 2026. Full registration opened on Monday, January 26, 2026 and will end on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The five-week window covers nearly two million candidates who must create online profiles and complete biometric capture at accredited computer-based test (CBT) centres. Several new rules apply to this year’s exercise under the “No Vision, No Registration” policy introduced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede. Every computer-based test centre must livestream all registration activities to the board’s headquarters in Abuja, a measure aimed at curbing extortion, impersonation, and data breaches. Candidates must also be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026, to qualify for university admission, a requirement which JAMB says helps ensure students are ready for higher education. Here is everything you need to know about registering for the 2026 UTME. How to register for the 2026 UTME online You can start your 2026 UTME registration online before going to any CBT centre. This step links your identity, phone number, and NIN to JAMB. What to check before you start Your details on the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) database must be correct, including your name, date of birth, gender, and state of origin JAMB pulls this data directly, so you cannot change it at a CBT centre Use your own phone number You must use one personal number for the whole process This number receives your profile code, your ePIN, and all JAMB messages Get your profile code Send your 11-digit NIN by SMS to 55019 or 66019 Use this format: NIN 00123456789 You will get a 10-character profile code by SMS If you used UTME before, send RESEND to 55019 or 66019 to reactivate your old code Choose your exam and pay Pick UTME with mock, UTME without mock, or Direct Entry The cost is N8,700 for UTME with mock, N7,200 for UTME without mock, and N5,700 for Direct Entry Pay through bank apps, POS, or fintech apps like OPay, PalmPay, or Kuda You can also use BuyCard with your profile code Get your e PIN After payment, JAMB sends your ePIN by SMS to your phone If you lose it, send UTMEPIN or DEPIN to 55019 or 66019 Keep your SIM active If you bought a new SIM, ask your network to activate the Keep My Number service This keeps your number active for up to three years Set up your email Create a personal email address You will use it for your JAMB e-facility account, exam slips, and CAPS admission checks How to register for the 2026 UTME offline You must go to a JAMB-approved CBT centre to finish your 2026 UTME registration. This is where your biometrics and exam choices are confirmed in person. Where to go Visit only JAMB-approved CBT centres, professional registration centres, or JAMB state and zonal offices Do not use private cybercafés or unapproved places because your registration can be canceled What to take Your 10-character profile code Your e PIN You do not pay any extra fees at the centre because it is already included in the e PIN What you will do at the centre Fill a paper template with your first, second, third, and fourth choices of schools and courses Give your fingerprints for all ten fingers to stop impersonation Take a live photo using approved Microsoft or Digitech cameras, which links to the NIMC database Your centre must stream this live to JAMB under the No Vision policy Upload and exam location If you have WAEC or NECO results, the operator uploads them If your result is not ready, choose Awaiting Result and upload later Choose your exam town, and JAMB will place you in a centre within that zone Final checks Use the dual screen to see everything being typed Check your name and subject choices before you approve Confirm with your thumbprint After registration You will get a printed registration slip with your details and subject combination Collection of Mandatory Reading Materials: After successful registration, you are entitled to collect the prescribed reading text, “The Lekki Headmaster” by Kabir Alabi Garba and the JAMB CD containing the brochure and syllabus Comprehensive 2026 UTME/DE registration and examination timeline The table below shows the key dates for the 2026 cycle. You must follow these dates because the system will shut down vending and registration at the end of each period. Important things to know before and after you register The 2026 UTME is strict, and small mistakes can prevent you from gaining admission, even if your score is high. You need to get your details right from the start and check your JAMB account regularly after you register. What you must have before you register Your 11-digit NIN that matches the NIMC database One personal phone number that no other candidate has used Your O Level results with grades and dates, or for Direct Entry, your previous matric number and school details Money to pay for the ePIN, because once you buy it, JAMB does not give refunds Common mistakes that cause problems Using henna or laali on your fingers, which can stop the scanner from reading your fingerprints and get you blocked from the exam Picking the wrong subject combination, such as leaving out Mathematics for Science or Technology courses Using more than one NIN to create multiple profiles, which the JAMB software will detect and cancel Having different names on your NIN and O Level result, which schools can reject unless you fix it at NIMC before getting your profile code What to do after you register Print your exam slip seven to ten days before the exam to see your date, time, and
Read MoreThe United States (US) government has renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a trade agreement that offers duty-free access to the US market for selected goods. The renewal will run through December 31, 2026, extending access to the American market for eligible African exports and offering a political lifeline to countries betting on digital trade for jobs and growth. Kenyan officials and industry groups had warned that more than 66,000 export processing zone (EPZ) jobs and as many as 800,000 livelihoods, including 3,000 to 7,000 tech‑related roles tied to export processing, could have been hit after US President Donald Trump signalled that AGOA could be scrapped as part of a wider tariff move. That prospect raised the stakes had the trade deal lapsed without renewal. But the renewal lands in a world where the real test for hubs like Kenya will be whether digital exports, including call centre work, software development, and AI data labelling, can still create stable and well‑paid jobs even as Washington sharpens scrutiny of cross‑border data flows and digital services. Kenya has spent years cultivating its “Silicon Savannah” brand, building an IT‑enabled services sector that ranges from business process outsourcing (BPO) to niche AI annotation outfits serving large global tech firms. Information and communication technology (ICT) export earnings fell from KES 227.0 million ($1.76 million) in October 2025 to KES 208.1 million ($1.61 million) in November, according to data by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). ICT imports grew from KES 4.4 billion ($34.1 million) to KES 5.1 billion ($39.5 million) over the same period, widening the trade gap and underscoring the growing weight of digital payments and the labour market. That concentration makes the jobs pipeline highly sensitive to policy signals from the US. A tariff on specific digital services or a new data‑localisation rule can prompt large clients to shift contracts overnight, leaving Kenyan firms scrambling to fill capacity and workers watching their shifts disappear. Kenya’s official unemployment rate of about 5.6% obscures an economy in which more than four in five non‑farm workers operate without formal contracts or social protection. For those workers, fewer US‑facing contracts mean weaker earnings and thinner remittance flows to their families. Industry lobby group Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) said on Tuesday that the extension helps firms avoid supply chain disruption and order cancellations that had started to weigh on export planning in late 2025. “The United States of America is one of Kenya’s most important trading partners, accounting for about 9% of our external market. Kenya’s exports to the USA stood at $788.6 million in 2025, compared to imports of $930.8 million,” Tobias Alando, the CEO of KAM, said. AGOA’s renewal keeps Kenya among countries with preferential access to the United States market, buying time for exporters, but it does little to slow the shift towards tighter checks on digital trade tied to national security and data privacy.
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Table of contents How to check your 2025 NECO results on the official NECO website How to check your 2025 NECO results on your phone How to check your 2025 NECO results offline What to do if your result is not showing On Tuesday, the National Examinations Council (NECO) released the 2025 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, with 72% of candidates passing. NECO Registrar and Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi announced that a total of 96,979 candidates registered for the exams, comprising 51,823 males and 45,156 females, and were tested across 16 subjects. The exams took place from November 26 to December 13, 2025, while marking ran from January 5 to January 21, 2026, creating a 52-day gap between the final paper and the release of results. According to NECO, 93,425 candidates sat for the English Language exam, and 78.32% earned credit or higher. Mathematics saw 93,330 candidates, with 91.35% passing with a credit or higher. Overall, 68,166 candidates achieved five credits, including English and Mathematics, while 82,082 earned five credits or more without those two subjects, indicating strong performance. Malpractice remains a major challenge. 9,016 candidates were booked for malpractice during the 2025 NECO, a 31.7% jump from 2024. Five supervisors were recommended for blacklisting, and four centres in Niger, Yobe, and Kano were flagged for full centre malpractice. If you are a candidate, here is how you can check NECO results on the website, your phone, and offline How to check your 2025 NECO results on the official NECO website Image source: NECO portal You can check your result on the NECO portal at results.neco.gov.ng. The site uses a token system with a 12-digit alphanumeric code instead of scratch cards. When you check your result via the portal, you can view your full electronic certificate, including your passport photo and all your subject grades. What you need A NECO result checking token with a 12-digit code Your 10-digit registration number An internet connection Method 1: Get your token from NECO Log in or create an account using your email and phone number Go to Purchase Token Pay through Remita using debit card, USSD, or bank transfer The token costs ₦1,000, though some vendors may add a fee Method 2: Authorised third-party vendors If the NECO site is slow, you can buy tokens from: BuyCard.ng for about ₦1,300 E PinMall for about ₦1,500 Cegital Inc for instant display and email delivery How to check your result Go to https://results.neco.gov.ng/ Select 2025 as your exam year Choose your exam type, either SSCE INTERNAL or SSCE EXTERNAL Enter your 12-digit token, which is case sensitive and can be used up to five times Enter your 10-digit registration number Click Check Result Key things to know A single token works for the same result up to 5 times For official school or admission checks, you may need to use the NECO eVerify Platform Token prices usually range from ₦1,300 to ₦1,500 when you buy from vendors Save your result Click Print to download a PDF Save it on your phone or computer for school and admission use This online system lets you get your result without visiting any NECO office, so you can access it faster and with less stress. How to check your 2025 NECO results on your phone You can check your NECO result on your phone using a mobile browser or by SMS. The mobile browser option works with 3G, 4G, or 5G internet. The SMS option works without data and is useful in areas with weak network coverage. Mobile browser method Open Google Chrome or Safari and go to results.neco.gov.ng Log in or use the Check Result option if you already bought a token Enter 2025, your exam type, your 12-digit token, and your 10-digit registration number When your result shows, use Save as PDF from your browser to store it on your phone SMS method Open your phone’s messaging app and type your details in this specific format: NECO*ExamNo*PIN*ExamYear. Example: NECO*12345678AB*686442341122*2025 Note: Ensure there are no spaces between the details. Send to Shortcode: Send the message to the official NECO result-checking number: 32327. Wait for Response: You will receive a text message with your subject results and grades shortly after you send. Important Requirements: Token (PIN) Still Needed: You must have already purchased a result-checking token from the NECO Results Portal to use this method. Airtime Balance: Ensure you have at least ₦50 in airtime on your phone, as SMS charges apply. Network Support: This service is typically available for major Nigerian networks, including MTN, Glo, and Airtel. How to check your 2025 NECO results offline You can also get your 2025 NECO result offline through your school or a NECO office. This is useful if you need official checks, name fixes, or if you wrote the SSCE Internal. If you wrote SSCE Internal Go to the secondary school where you registered The school exam officer or principal collects the Master List from the NECO state office You can ask for a stamped and signed result slip from this list, which you can use for school clearance If you need corrections or attestation Visit the nearest NECO office for name or date of birth issues, or for Attestation of Results In Lagos, go to 175 Ikorodu Rd, Onipanu or the zonal office in Lekki Phase I, Lagos Take your ID, your exam registration slip, and proof of payment for any service fees How to get your original certificate Schools release original certificates one to two years after the exam Go back to your school to sign and collect it if you wrote the SSCE Internal If you wrote the SSCE External, collect it from the NECO state office where you took the exam All offline and special service fees must be paid through payments.neco.gov.ng before NECO will process your request. What to do if your NECO result is not showing If your result does not appear on the portal, the message you see
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