The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced a further extension of the registration deadline for the 2026 November/December examinations.
The registration deadline, which was previously scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026, has now been extended to midnight on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
The extension gives prospective candidates who are yet to register or complete their registration additional time to do so before the new deadline.
NABTEB November/December 2026 Registration Deadline
According to the examination body, the new registration deadline for the NABTEB 2026 November/December examination is:
Thursday, October 8, 2026, at midnight.
NABTEB advised candidates who have not completed their registration to take advantage of the extension and ensure that their registration is finalized before the deadline.
Examinations Covered by the Extension
The extension applies to candidates registering for the following NABTEB examinations:
- National Business Certificate (NBC)
- National Technical Certificate (NTC)
- Advanced National Business Certificate (ANBC)
- Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC)
Candidates intending to participate in any of these examinations are expected to complete their registration within the extended period.
No Additional Registration Fee
NABTEB also clarified that the latest extension does not attract any additional registration fee.
Candidates are therefore advised not to pay any extra charges simply because the registration deadline has been extended.
The examination board noted that the latest extension is similar to the previous extensions granted for the 2026 November/December examination series.
NABTEB Warns Candidates About Further Extension
NABTEB urged prospective candidates who are yet to register or complete their registration to make use of the additional time provided.
The board also warned that no further extension may be considered after the new deadline of October 8, 2026.
Candidates are therefore encouraged to complete all registration requirements before the deadline to avoid missing the opportunity to participate in the examination.
Why Candidates Should Complete Registration Early
Candidates should not wait until the final hours of the registration period before completing their applications. Early completion can help applicants avoid possible issues such as payment delays, incomplete registration details or other technical problems.
Candidates who have already started the registration process should also confirm that all required information has been properly provided before the deadline.
NABTEB 2026 November/December Registration Deadline – Summary
- Examination: NABTEB November/December 2026
- Examinations: NBC, NTC, ANBC and ANTC
- Previous deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026
- New deadline: Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Closing time: Midnight
- Additional fee for extension: None
- Possible further extension: NABTEB says no further extension may be considered
The extension was approved by the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, in an internal memorandum dated October 1, 2026. The memorandum was signed by the Director, Examinations Administration, Chigoziem Susan Metu.
The announcement was signed by Uchechukwu Olisah, Assistant Director, Media/Protocol, on October 2, 2026.
Final Advice to Candidates
Candidates who are yet to register for the 2026 NABTEB November/December examination should use the additional time to complete their registration before midnight on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Applicants are also advised to avoid paying any additional fee because of the extension and to complete their registration as early as possible.
NABTEB 2026 November/December registration closes on October 8, 2026, at midnight.
