Education News Today, 6 November 2026: JAMB Tightens CBT Rules, NYSC Registration From Abroad, UniAbuja Land Row
Last updated: 6 November 2026 · By Naijatipsland Editorial Team · Editorial policy
Morning roundup · Friday 6 November 2026 · By Ade Adeniyi, Founder and Editor
Good morning. JAMB is tightening the rules for CBT centres ahead of the 2027 UTME, the NYSC wants graduates abroad to register without flying home, and a land dispute is threatening calm at the University of Abuja. We also look at the school fees row, what NELFUND has paid out so far, and new UK student visa money rules that start this month.
Today at a glance
- JAMB says only CBT centres that meet its standards will be accredited for the 2027 UTME, and lists five mistakes candidates must avoid.
- NYSC is working with NIMC on an app so foreign-trained graduates can register from abroad.
- ASUU at the University of Abuja threatens a strike over land; FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says the union has no say over land.
- NANS calls for peaceful protests against fee increases as NELFUND’s dashboard shows ₦372.62 billion paid out.
- UK raises the money international students must show from 30 November.
- Nigeria Computer Society honours top Lagos WAEC candidates and student innovators.
1. JAMB: no automatic accreditation for 2027 UTME centres
What happened: JAMB Registrar Prof. Segun Aina met the leadership of the Chief External Examiners to review preparations for accrediting CBT centres for the 2027 UTME. The board said on X that accreditation “will not be automatic”: only centres with adequate facilities and reliable infrastructure will host candidates. In a separate video on 4 November, JAMB listed five mistakes that hurt candidates: starting revision late, choosing courses without checking requirements, picking the wrong subject combination, missing official updates, and entering wrong personal details such as name, date of birth or NIN.
Why it matters: Candidates in past years lost time to faulty computers and power failures at poorly equipped centres. JAMB advises checking subject combinations on its IBASS portal (ibass.jamb.gov.ng) before registration opens. If you are weighing courses, see our guide to the best universities for Computer Science and their cut-off marks.
Source: Vanguard; The Star; Legit.ng.
2. NYSC plans registration from anywhere in the world
What happened: NYSC Director-General Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu visited NIMC chief Abisoye Coker-Odusote in Abuja to seek a partnership on an app that would let prospective corps members register on their own devices. He said foreign-trained graduates currently have to travel to Nigeria to register, and many others spend hours at designated cybercafés. Biometric capture is the main hurdle, which NYSC hopes NIMC’s identity database can solve. Coker-Odusote pledged support and said NIN holders using the NINAuth app could complete such processes from home.
Why it matters: For Nigerians graduating in the UK, Canada, Ghana and elsewhere, flying home just to register is costly. No start date has been given, so graduates should keep following official NYSC channels for the next registration exercise. Our Japa guide covers studying and working abroad.
Source: BusinessDay; TVC News; Voice of Nigeria.
3. University of Abuja: ASUU and FCTA clash over land
What happened: The ASUU chapter at the University of Abuja, led by Prof. Sylvanus Ugoh, said on Tuesday it could no longer guarantee industrial harmony unless the FCT Administration reverses allocations of parts of the university’s land in Giri District to private developers and agencies. The union says the university was given 11,824 hectares in 1988 for future hostels, research and expansion, and alleges the allocations on 26 September went ahead despite an interlocutory injunction from a Maitama High Court on 18 August. Responding on Thursday, Minister Nyesom Wike said land administration belongs to the FCTA, not a trade union, questioned why a single university should hold so much undeveloped land, called the strike threat “blackmail”, and said the FCTA is ready to defend its decisions in court.
Why it matters: A strike would disrupt teaching for thousands of students. The dispute also raises wider questions about how public university land is protected and how court orders are respected. The matter now rests with the courts and any talks between both sides.
Source: Punch; Daily Post; The Guardian.
4. School fees row and the NELFUND numbers
What happened: NANS President Akinteye Babatunde Afeez urged students to hold peaceful protests against what he called arbitrary increases in tuition and other charges for 2026/2027. Complaints have been raised at institutions including ABU Zaria, Niger Delta University, DELSU, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic and Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti. The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Government to intervene and directed its education committees to investigate increases said to exceed 100 per cent in some places. Meanwhile, NELFUND’s dashboard shows ₦372.62 billion disbursed to 1,659,853 students in 319 institutions since May 2024: about ₦192.89 billion for fees and ₦179.73 billion for upkeep. President Tinubu cited the figure this week.
Why it matters: NELFUND pays approved institutional fees directly, so higher fees mean each loan costs more and the fund’s money stretches less far. Students should check that their school’s new fees are reflected on the NELFUND portal before relying on the loan.
Source: 9jaPolyTV; Vanguard; New Telegraph.
5. UK student visa: higher money requirement from 30 November
What happened: From 30 November the Home Office raises the living-cost funds international students must show. For London it rises from £1,529 to £1,570 a month (a nine-month maximum of £14,130); elsewhere it goes from £1,171 to £1,203 (maximum £10,827). The money must have been held for 28 days before applying. Separately, Graduate visa applications from 1 January 2027 will give bachelor’s and master’s graduates 18 months instead of two years. An ApplyBoard report says UK study visa applications from January to September 2026 were 20 per cent lower than a year earlier, while Canada’s new study permit applications fell 28 per cent from January to July.
Why it matters: Nigerian families planning a January intake who apply after 30 November will need extra money in the account, on top of first-year tuition, and must keep it there for the full 28 days. Those finishing UK degrees should note that the application date, not the course start date, decides Graduate visa length.
Source: The Independent; ApplyBoard via National Law Review; Financial Express.
6. Top Lagos WAEC candidates honoured
What happened: At its 17th IT Summit and Awards in Ikeja on Thursday, the Nigeria Computer Society, Lagos chapter, gave the SIDMACH Prize for the best 2025 WASSCE result in Lagos to Joshua Mike-Nnaji of Grace High School, Gbagada, with Esther Sikuade and Estesoghena Itapei of The Lagoon School, Lekki, second and third. Lagos State Model Senior College, Meiran, won the AI and robotics prize, and David Dada of the University of Lagos won the prize for the best final-year IT project.
Why it matters: Awards like these reward young people building digital skills for Nigeria’s growing tech economy.
Source: Punch; Nigeria Computer Society, Lagos chapter.
What to watch next
- Coming weeks: JAMB’s CBT accreditation results and the 2027 UTME registration timetable.
- University of Abuja: any court ruling or talks on the land dispute, and whether ASUU proceeds with a strike.
- House of Representatives: committee findings on school fee increases.
- 30 November: new UK student visa funds rules take effect.
- Scholarship deadlines: several 2027 awards, including Mastercard Foundation programmes at Cambridge and Edinburgh, close in mid to late November; always check the official university page.
Frequently asked questions
Has JAMB opened 2027 UTME registration?
Not yet. JAMB is accrediting CBT centres and has urged candidates to prepare early, fix their NIN details and check subject combinations on IBASS before registration opens.
Can I register for NYSC from abroad now?
Not yet. NYSC has announced a plan with NIMC but has not given a launch date. Foreign-trained graduates should follow the current process until NYSC confirms the change.
How much do I need to show for a UK student visa from 30 November?
£1,570 a month for London or £1,203 a month elsewhere, for up to nine months, plus any unpaid first-year tuition, held for 28 days before you apply.
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