For thousands of teachers across Nigeria, getting certified is now just a few clicks away.
No fewer than 10,000 teachers have registered for the May 14–16, 2026 Professional Qualifying Examination through the digital portal of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).
According to TRCN Registrar, Ronke Soyombo, the number reflects growing trust in the platform and a shift from manual to digital processes in teacher licensing.
Launched in September 2025 with support from the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, the portal is part of efforts to modernise how teachers are registered, certified, and tracked nationwide.
While early users faced challenges due to heavy traffic and system upgrades, Soyombo said the platform now runs smoothly.
“The TRCN digital registration portal is running smoothly and has continued to serve teachers nationwide without interruption,” she said.
For many young graduates and education students, this signals a shift in how professional entry into teaching works — faster, more transparent, and less
dependent on physical processes.
The council also clarified that the portal remains the only approved channel for registration, warning that it has never authorised any bank to sell forms.
As more sectors move online, the message is clear: digital systems are gradually replacing long queues and paperwork — even in Nigeria’s education space..
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