The complete list of approved FME TVET Training Centres in Nigeria (2026 NBTE Update) now out.
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has officially released the updated list of all approved Vocational Enterprise Institutions (VEIs), Training Centres, and MCP facilities across Nigeria, now totaling 1,922 accredited centres.
The board made it clear that the list is completely free and publicly accessible, warning candidates not to pay anyone or rely on unofficial sources.
To all TVET trainers nationwide, this update helps you:
- Verify if a training centre is officially approved
- Avoid scams and fake TVET lists
- Choose a legitimate centre for skill acquisition
- Prepare for upcoming FME TVET opportunities
There is NO downloadable PDF list. Any PDF or list outside the official portal is fake.
SEE ALSO: FME TVET Programme activates immediate placement for TVET applicants, releases onboarding process
Essential details include:
a. TVET Name
b. Enterprise
c. Ownership Category (Private)
d. TVET Category
e. State
f. LGA
g. Address
How to Check the Approved FME TVET Training Centres (Step-by-Step)
STEP 1: Visit the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) official portal via www.digitalnbte.nbte.gov.ng/Public/PUCVEIs
STEP 2: Use a PC or switch your phone to desktop mode
STEP 3: Click on “Please Select Category”
Select “All Institutions”
Click “Retrieve”
STEP 4: Use the search bar to type your state (e.g., Oyo, Kano, Enugu…)
View the full list of approved centres in your state
The approved centres are available across all 36 states and the FCT, including Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, Kano, Oyo, Enugu, and others.
With the increasing focus on vocational skills in Nigeria, especially under federal initiatives, verifying accredited centres ensures you gain recognized training that can lead to real opportunities.
SEE ALSO:
- Federal Government iDICE Founders Lab 2026 Startup Bridge for Nigerian Youths
- Federal Government TVET Initiative 2026 (Free Skills Training, Monthly Stipends & Business Support for Nigerians)
NBTE has emphasized that only information from their official website should be trusted, and more updates on FME TVET trainee postings will follow once the selection process is completed.
You can also check out more opportunities you are eligible to apply for on the Federal Government Initiative Category, Latest Grant Collection Category, and Job and Career Opportunity Desk.
