The Federal Government, through the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), has officially released the results of the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for admission into Federal and State Technical Colleges across Nigeria.

Announcing the results on Tuesday in Benin City, NABTEB Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, said a total of 15,290 candidates registered for the examination, which was conducted nationwide on June 13, 2026.

Out of the registered candidates, 13,848 (90.57%) sat for the exam, while 1,442 were absent. Of those who participated, 10,426 candidates, representing 75.29%, scored 50% and above. Additionally, 5,708 candidates (41.22%) scored 70% and above, while 3,422 (24.71%) scored below 50%.

A total of 31 candidates (0.22%) achieved the highest scores of 96% and above. The examination covered 28 trades, with electrical installation and maintenance practice recording the highest enrolment.

Dr. Mohammed noted a significant decline in enrolment compared to the previous year, with 15,290 candidates registering in 2026 against 29,260 in 2025 — a drop of about 47.74%. He attributed the examination’s smooth conduct to strict adherence to quality assurance guidelines and assured that the result-checking process would be seamless and secure.

The NCEE serves as a key gateway for admission into technical colleges, which are vital for developing skilled manpower to support Nigeria’s industrialization and technological advancement.

Candidates can now check their results through official NABTEB channels. A supplementary examination window is expected to open later in July for additional candidates.

Parents, guardians, and candidates are advised to visit their respective technical colleges or the NABTEB portal for further admission guidelines.

This development brings relief to thousands of families as the 2026/2027 academic session admission processes commence.

In a landmark ruling that reinforces Nigeria’s federal structure, the Court of Appeal sitting in Asaba has upheld a Federal High Court judgment barring the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from operating on state and local government roads across the country.

The appellate court dismissed the appeal filed by the FRSC in suit No. CA/AS/276/2019: FRSC Vs Darlington Ehikim, affirming the earlier decision of Justice E. Nwite of the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State.

The trial court had, on January 25, 2019, ruled in favour of the plaintiff, a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Warri, granting all reliefs sought. These include a declaration that the FRSC has no legal authority to operate or carry out any activities on state and local government roads nationwide. The court also issued perpetual restraining orders against the commission and awarded N10 million in costs against it.

Reacting to the judgment, the plaintiff’s counsel, Mr. Kunle Edun, praised both the trial and appellate courts for upholding the rule of law. He described the ruling as a reaffirmation of Nigeria’s federalism, noting that as a federal agency, the FRSC should restrict its operations to federal highways only.

“FRSC personnel on roads inside cities and towns, except federal highways, have no business being there. Their operations on such roads are mainly to extort road users and are illegal,” Edun stated.

The judgment is expected to have far-reaching implications for road safety enforcement in Nigeria, potentially limiting the FRSC’s jurisdiction and shifting more responsibility to state traffic agencies on non-federal routes.

This decision comes amid ongoing debates about the powers and conduct of federal agencies in a federation, with many hailing it as a victory for constitutional boundaries and citizens’ rights.

The FRSC is yet to issue an official reaction to the latest development as of the time of filing this report.

• Matriarch Mary Amaechi

Mary Amaechi, the mother of former Minister of Transportation and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, is died at the age of 89.

The family announced her passing in a statement issued by the Rotimi Amaechi Media Office on Thursday, saying the matriarch died peacefully on Thursday.

Describing the late Mary Amaechi as a devoted Christian and respected community leader, the family said that she dedicated her life to promoting peace, unity and selfless service.

Late Mrs Mary Amaechi was a cherished matriarch who held her family together in love, peace and unity.

She was a community women’s leader and Christian leader, whose beliefs and faith in God were firm and resolute,” the statement read.