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JAMB NEWS2 min read2026-06-30

FG Mandates NIN, DOB, Photos on Certificates; Plans Full CBT by 2027

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a directive requiring all public examination bodies—WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB—to include three key identifiers on certificates issued to qualified candidates: the National Identification N...

Azeez

Azeez

30 Jun 2026

FG Mandates NIN, DOB, Photos on Certificates; Plans Full CBT by 2027
Key takeaways
  • The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a directive requiring all public examination bodies—WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB—to include three key identifiers on certificates issued to qualified candidates: the National Identification Number (NIN), Date of Birth (DOB), and a candidate photograph.
  • This move is part of a broader strategy to combat examination malpractices and improve the integrity of the country's education system.
  • Key Identifiers on Certificates Starting from the next examination cycle (May–July 2025), every certificate issued by WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB must feature: National Identification Number (NIN) Date of Birth (DOB) Candidate photograph The directive was announced by the Mini...

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