JAMB NEWS2 min read2026-05-24

FG Launches Learner Identification Number (LIN): What It Means for

The Federal Government has officially launched the Learner Identification Number (LIN) nationwide, marking a significant step toward creating a unified academic identity for every student in Nigeria. The first phase of the rollout...

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Azeez

24 May 2026

FG Launches Learner Identification Number (LIN): What It Means for
Key takeaways
  • The Federal Government has officially launched the Learner Identification Number (LIN) nationwide, marking a significant step toward creating a unified academic identity for every student in Nigeria.
  • The first phase of the rollout covers over 1.9 million candidates sitting for the 2026 WAEC and NECO examinations, with plans to extend to all public and private schools.
  • What Is the Learner Identification Number?

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