The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially cancelled all admissions into the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) for the 2026 academic session. This decision affects both the National Certificate in Education (NCE) and degree programmes offered by the institute, as announced by the Federal Ministry of Education on Saturday.

The cancellation stems from significant regulatory breaches related to admissions, accreditation, and university affiliations. Boriowo Folasade, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the ministry, emphasized the importance of adhering to established educational standards and warned prospective students, parents, and the general public against seeking admission into these programmes for the upcoming session.S2

This move reflects ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to uphold educational integrity and ensure that institutions comply with national standards. The cancellation is expected to impact many students who were planning to enroll in the NTI's programmes, raising concerns over the future of teacher training in the country.S1