More than 10,000 people sign up to take the teacher certification test

A total of 10,000 teachers from across Nigeria have successfully registered on the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria's digital platform for the upcoming May 14–16, 2026, Batch A Professional Qualifying Examination, with the number expected to rise as the exam date approaches.

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The substantial registration figure is a testament to the growing acceptance of the digital portal, according to Dr Ronke Soyombo, the Registrar and Chief Executive of TRCN, who noted that the platform's capacity to handle nationwide registration and licensing processes has been demonstrated.

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The TRCN digital portal was launched in September 2025, with the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, providing support for the initiative, which marks a significant milestone in the modernisation of teacher registration, licensing, and certification in Nigeria.

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Initially, some users encountered difficulties with the portal, but Dr Soyombo explained that these issues were primarily caused by high traffic, increased demand, and the need for system upgrades, as well as users adjusting to the transition from manual to digital processes.

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Dr Soyombo stated that the initial challenges were largely due to high user traffic and increased demand, as well as system upgrades and user adaptation issues, but these have been largely resolved, with the platform now operating smoothly and efficiently.

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The TRCN boss confirmed that over 10,000 teachers have successfully registered for the May 14–16, 2026, Batch A Professional Qualifying Examination, demonstrating the effectiveness of the digital registration portal.

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Dr Soyombo emphasised that the registration record serves as proof of the system's functionality and reliability, with the verifiable record showing that the system is indeed functional and effective.

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The initial challenges, according to Dr Soyombo, were a normal part of the adjustment process and not a sign of failure of the digital initiative, which has been designed to provide a transparent and efficient registration process.

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The TRCN digital portal remains the only approved and transparent channel for teacher registration, licensing, and certification in Nigeria, with Dr Soyombo commending teachers for their patience and cooperation during the transition to the digital platform.

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Efforts are ongoing to further strengthen and improve the digital platform, with Dr Soyombo assuring that the council is committed to providing a reliable and efficient registration process for teachers nationwide.

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The council has reiterated that it has never authorised any bank to sell registration forms, with registration exclusively conducted through the official TRCN portal to ensure transparency and eliminate fraudulent practices.