JAMB and admission updates
Post-UTME, JAMB CAPS, NECO, WAEC and NYSC in one place, written for a student reading on a phone.
Last updated: Monday 26 October 2026- Every item links to the body that published it, so you can check it yourself.
- Items with a known past deadline are excluded. Other notices may be guidance rather than open applications.
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JAMB, CAPS and admission
JAMB rules, CAPS, and the steps you have to take yourself.
Any admission not on CAPS is null and void
No closing date givenJAMB has stated that any admission not processed through CAPS is null and void. If someone offers you a space that does not appear on your CAPS page, it is not admission – no matter who offers it or what they charge. Check CAPS yourself before you pay anybody anything.
JAMB Bulletin, 18 May 2026Joint Admissions and Matriculation BoardOfficial source
Check your admission status yourself on CAPS
No closing date givenYou can check your admission on CAPS at any time using your JAMB profile. You do not need an agent and you do not need to pay anyone to check it. Log in, open CAPS, and accept or reject any offer yourself.
JAMB CAPSJoint Admissions and Matriculation BoardOfficial source
Print your JAMB admission letter online
No closing date givenOnce you have accepted admission on CAPS you can print your JAMB admission letter from the JAMB portal. Most schools ask for it at clearance, so print it before you travel for registration.
JAMB admission letter printingJoint Admissions and Matriculation BoardOfficial source
Cut-off marks
Minimum scores for the current admission year.
JAMB 2026/2027 minimum scores: 150, 150 and 100
No closing date givenThe 2026 policy meeting set the minimum UTME score at 150 for universities, 150 for colleges of nursing, and 100 for polytechnics, colleges of education and innovation enterprise institutions. This is the floor to be considered. Your school can still set a higher mark of its own.
JAMB Bulletin, 18 May 2026Joint Admissions and Matriculation BoardOfficial source
JAMB sets minimum admission scores for 2026
No closing date givenYou need at least 150 to be admitted into a university or a college of nursing this year. Polytechnics, monotechnics, colleges of agriculture and colleges of education will take 100 and above. You must also be at least 16 years old to gain admission.
Open jamb.gov.ngJAMBOfficial source
LASU 2026/2027 minimum UTME score is 195
No closing date givenLASU has set 195 as its minimum UTME score for the 2026/2027 admission exercise. That is well above the national floor of 150, so check your score against 195 before you plan around LASU.
LASU admission screeningLagos State UniversityOfficial source
Exams, transcripts and NYSC
Notices from the exam bodies, the universities and NYSC.
NECO 2026 external registration is open until 26 October
Closes todayNECO SSCE External registration runs from 7 July to 26 October 2026. The fee is ₦30,000 and your NIN is required. After the closing date late registration costs an extra ₦5,000, and walk-in registration costs ₦43,000. Register early and pay the lower amount.
NECO registration guidelineNational Examinations CouncilOfficial source
Nigerian Law School Bar Part II 2026/2027 opens 7 September
Closes 31 December 2026Applications for the Bar Part II course open on Monday 7 September 2026 and close on Thursday 31 December 2026. The application fee is ₦40,000 and is not refundable. Classes start on Monday 22 February 2027 at Bwari Abuja plus the Lagos, Enugu, Kano, Yenagoa, Yola and Port Harcourt campuses. Your university must send your data to the Law School before you can apply.
Bar Part II advertCouncil of Legal EducationOfficial source
The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) Raisina Young Fellows Programme 2027 for emerging leaders worldwide (Fully Funded to New Delhi, India)
Closes 2 November 2026 (7 days left)Application Deadline: November 2, 2026. Applications are now open for the 2027 Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) Raisina Young Fellows Programme. The Raisina Young Fellows Programme convenes emerging… The post The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) Raisina Young Fellows Programme 2027 for emerging leaders worldwide (Fully Funded to New Delhi, India) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The UNICEF/Sweden Funding opportunity for femtech solutions (US$100,000)
Closes 4 November 2026 (9 days left)Application Deadline: 4 November 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 UNICEF/Sweden Funding opportunity for femtech solutions. UNICEF Femtech Ventures is seeking applications to join its second annual cohort… The post The UNICEF/Sweden Funding opportunity for femtech solutions (US$100,000) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition 2027 for law students ( Fully Funded to In-person finals at WIPO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland)
Closes 6 November 2026 (11 days left)Application Deadline: November 6, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition. The WIPO IP Moot Court Competition is a… The post The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition 2027 for law students ( Fully Funded to In-person finals at WIPO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The HP-UCL IOE Fellowship in AI in Education – global executive leadership programme for senior education leaders (Funded)
Closes 7 November 2026 (12 days left)Application Deadline: 7 November 2026 Applications are now open for the HP-UCL IOE Fellowship in AI in Education. A global executive leadership programme for senior education leaders; building knowledge, governance… The post The HP-UCL IOE Fellowship in AI in Education – global executive leadership programme for senior education leaders (Funded) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The Changemakers for Youth Programme 2027 for young changemakers and social entrepreneurs.
Closes 9 November 2026 (14 days left)Application Deadline: 9 November 2026. Applications are now open for the 2027 Changemakers for Youth Programme. Through Changemakers for Youth, Changemaker Xchange support, connect and amplify the work of social… The post The Changemakers for Youth Programme 2027 for young changemakers and social entrepreneurs. appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The Carnegie Mellon University Artificial Intelligence Certificate for Africa (Free-online course)
Closes 15 November 2026 (20 days left)Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 Applications are now open for the Carnegie Mellon University Artificial Intelligence Certificate for Africa. The CMU-Africa Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Africa is a six-course… The post The Carnegie Mellon University Artificial Intelligence Certificate for Africa (Free-online course) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program 2027 for government officials (Fully Funded to Washington DC, United States)
Closes 16 November 2026 (21 days left)Application Deadline: November 16, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program. The Government Analytics Fellowship aims to strengthen the capacity of government officials to… The post The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program 2027 for government officials (Fully Funded to Washington DC, United States) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The World Food Forum Youth Policy Board 2027/2028 for emerging leaders.
Closes 30 November 2026Application Deadline: November 30, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 World Food Forum Youth Policy Board. The World Food Forum (WFF) is an open and inclusive global platform… The post The World Food Forum Youth Policy Board 2027/2028 for emerging leaders. appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation on-campus and online postgraduate Scholars Program 2027/2028 for young Africans (Fully Funded)
Closes todayApplication Deadline: 26 October 2026, 5pm Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation on-campus and online postgraduate Scholars Program. Scholars will pursue a one year… The post The University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation on-campus and online postgraduate Scholars Program 2027/2028 for young Africans (Fully Funded) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The Allianz x Social Shifters MoveNow Social Innovation Challenge 2026 for youth-led solutions ($USD90,000 in funding)
Closes 18 December 2026Application Deadline: December 18, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Allianz x Social Shifters MoveNow Social Innovation Challenge. The MoveNow Social Innovation Challenge supports a global ecosystem of young… The post The Allianz x Social Shifters MoveNow Social Innovation Challenge 2026 for youth-led solutions ($USD90,000 in funding) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The Joint ICTP-CCG Catalyst Facility Academic Writing Residency Program for Global South Scholars (Fully Funded)
Closes 15 November 2026 (20 days left)Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 Applications are now open for the Joint ICTP-CCG Catalyst Facility Academic Writing Residency Program. A residency supporting researchers from developing countries to complete a nearly… The post The Joint ICTP-CCG Catalyst Facility Academic Writing Residency Program for Global South Scholars (Fully Funded) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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Harvard Global Health Institute LEAD Fellowship Program 2027/2028 for Promoting Women in Global Health. (Fully Funded)
Closes 15 November 2026 (20 days left)Application Deadline: November 15, 2026. Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 Harvard Global Health Institute LEAD Fellowship Program. The LEAD Fellowship, a one-year fellowship designed to advance leadership skills… The post Harvard Global Health Institute LEAD Fellowship Program 2027/2028 for Promoting Women in Global Health. (Fully Funded) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Programme 2027/2028 for social-change leaders (Fully Funded study at London School of Economics and Political Science)
Closes 11 January 2027Application Deadline: 11 January 2027. Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Programme. Policymakers, researchers, activists, practitioners, artists, and movement-builders from around the… The post The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Programme 2027/2028 for social-change leaders (Fully Funded study at London School of Economics and Political Science) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The APDD Individual Research Fellowships 2027 for African Researchers.
Closes 15 January 2027Application Deadline: 15 January 2027 Applications are now open for the 2027 APDD Individual Research Fellowships. The APDD program of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) invites applications from African… The post The APDD Individual Research Fellowships 2027 for African Researchers. appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The Echidna Global Scholars Program 2027 at Brookings Institution, Washington D.C USA ($26,500 USD Stipend & Fully Funded)
Closes 1 December 2026Application Deadline: December 1, 2026. Applications are now open for the 2027 Echidna Global Scholars Program. The Echidna Global Scholars Program at the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at Brookings… The post The Echidna Global Scholars Program 2027 at Brookings Institution, Washington D.C USA ($26,500 USD Stipend & Fully Funded) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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WWF's Russell E. Train Fellowships 2027/2028 for master's or doctoral students ($15,000 per year)
Closes 15 December 2026Application Deadline: December 15, 2026 by 11:59 PM U.S. ET. Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 WWF's Russell E. Train Fellowships. EFN invites applications from the current and next… The post WWF's Russell E. Train Fellowships 2027/2028 for master's or doctoral students ($15,000 per year) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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ifa CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship 2027 for young professionals (Fully Funded)
Closes 8 December 2026Application Deadline: 8 December 2026. Applications are now open for the 2027 IFA CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship. The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) funds 50 to 60 professionals and volunteers from over 40 countries… The post ifa CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship 2027 for young professionals (Fully Funded) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The FAO World Food Forum Young Scientists Group 2027/2029 Global Call for Young Researchers
Closes 29 January 2027Application Deadline: 29 January 2027 23:59 CET (Rome time). Applications are now open for the 2027/2029 FAO World Food Forum Young Scientists Group. The Young Scientists Group (YSG) was launched in 2022… The post The FAO World Food Forum Young Scientists Group 2027/2029 Global Call for Young Researchers appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The Global Investigative Journalism Conference Fellowship 2027 for Journalists from the Global South (Fully Funded to Rotterdam, The Netherlands)
Closes 31 January 2027Application Deadline: January 31, 2027 Applications are now open for the 2027 Global Investigative Journalism Conference Fellowship. The 15th Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC) will be held in Rotterdam, The… The post The Global Investigative Journalism Conference Fellowship 2027 for Journalists from the Global South (Fully Funded to Rotterdam, The Netherlands) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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US-MEPI Tomorrow's Leaders Program 2027/2028 for undergraduate & graduate Students from the Middle East and North Africa (Fully Funded)
Closes 18 November 2026Application Deadline: November 18, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 US-MEPI Tomorrow's Leaders Program. Sponsored by the Department of State's U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), the Tomorrow's Leaders… The post US-MEPI Tomorrow's Leaders Program 2027/2028 for undergraduate & graduate Students from the Middle East and North Africa (Fully Funded) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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SADC Media Awards Competition 2027 for Journalists from Southern Africa (USD 14,000 in prizes)
Closes 28 February 2027Application Deadline: February 28, 2027. Applications are now open for the 2027 SADC Media Awards Competition. The Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is pleased to announce the… The post SADC Media Awards Competition 2027 for Journalists from Southern Africa (USD 14,000 in prizes) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers Program 2027 for early-stage start-ups worldwide.
Closes 31 January 2027Application Deadline: January 31, 2027. Applications are now open for the 2027 World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers Program. Each year the World Economic Forum awards 100 leading early stage start-ups… The post The World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers Program 2027 for early-stage start-ups worldwide. appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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NECO 2026 external exam holds 4 to 21 November
No closing date givenThe NECO SSCE External examination runs from 4 November to 21 November 2026. The full subject-by-subject timetable is on the NECO site. Download it and plan your revision around your own subjects.
NECO 2026 timetableNational Examinations CouncilOfficial source
You can appeal a WAEC result within one year
No closing date givenIf you believe your WAEC result is wrong, the National Examinations Committee hears appeals within one year of the result being released. Do not pay an agent to "upgrade" a result – that does not exist. Use the official appeal route instead.
WAEC onlineWest African Examinations CouncilOfficial source
How to request your UI transcript and what it costs
No closing date givenUniversity of Ibadan transcripts are requested through the Undergraduate Students' Records Unit. Sending to a Nigerian address costs ₦5,000 and to a foreign address ₦7,000. A student copy is ₦5,000 and record verification is also ₦5,000. Request early – schools and employers usually want the transcript before your deadline, not after.
UI Students' Records UnitUniversity of Ibadan RegistryOfficial source
TETFund gives ₦7.5 billion research grants to 174 teams
No closing date givenTETFund has awarded ₦7.5 billion under the 2025 National Research Fund to 174 research teams. Individual grants run from ₦13.69 million to ₦49.98 million. FUT Minna took 18 grants, FUT Owerri 11 and ABU Zaria 10. If you are heading into research, this is the fund your supervisor will be applying to.
NUC report on the grantsNational Universities CommissionOfficial source
Print your call-up letter yourself on the NYSC portal
No closing date givenNobody has to print your call-up letter for you and nobody should charge you for it. Log into the NYSC portal with the details you registered with and print it yourself. Take the printed letter, your school ID and your statement of result to camp.
NYSC registration guideNational Youth Service CorpsOfficial source
Corps members now get ₦77,000 every month
No closing date givenThe corps member monthly allowance rose from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000. It was approved in September 2024 and started paying in March 2025. This is the federal allowance only. Whatever your place of primary assignment adds on top of it is separate.
Allowance increaseFederal Ministry of Youth DevelopmentOfficial source
NYSC relocation: apply before 6 months of service
No closing date givenYou can ask to be moved to another state, but only on grounds NYSC accepts, such as health or marriage, and you must apply before you have served six months. Apply through the portal with your evidence. Do not move first and apply after – that is treated as absence.
Relocation rulesNational Youth Service CorpsOfficial source
Reject your NYSC posting and you serve extra months
No closing date givenRefusing your place of primary assignment is an offence under the NYSC bye-laws, and the penalty is extra months added to your service. If the posting is genuinely unsuitable, use the rejection channel at the state secretariat within the allowed days. Do not simply stay away.
NYSC bye-lawsNational Youth Service CorpsOfficial source
Miss 3 months of service and you are declared wanted
No closing date givenAbsence of three months or more without leave gets a corps member declared wanted under the bye-laws. Repeating the service year after that carries a fine of ₦4,000 or up to two years. Sign your clearance every month and keep the record.
Schedule of offencesNational Youth Service CorpsOfficial source
UI postgraduate: fees, three referees and an English test
No closing date givenUniversity of Ibadan charges ₦20,000 for academic programmes and ₦25,000 for professional ones, plus ₦5,000 for the English proficiency test, where the pass mark is 40 per cent. You need three referees and you may apply for one programme only, so choose carefully before you pay.
UI application guideUniversity of Ibadan Postgraduate CollegeOfficial source
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