Nigeria’s National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) announces that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will handle all Higher National Diploma (HND) admissions in polytechnics and related institutions.
Several outlets report that the decision is intended to curb illegal admissions and improve transparency through a more centralised process. Legit.ng adds that the directive takes effect from 2026 and describes the move as a takeover of HND admissions across Nigerian polytechnics and allied institutions. Information Nigeria similarly states that the scope includes polytechnics, allied institutions, and colleges of nursing sciences and health technology.
The reports trace the directive to an NBTE circular dated September 9, 2026. While the outlets share the same core information—NBTE instructing JAMB to conduct HND admissions and aiming to address improper processes—they differ slightly on emphasis: some focus on the anti-illegality objective, while others stress the implementation timeline and the breadth of institutions covered.
