The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare has formally ratified the results of the May 2026 Professional Examination for Nurses. This session marks a significant achievement in the strengthening of the national health sector, with 11,835 candidates successfully meeting the rigorous standards required for professional practice, yielding a cumulative pass rate of 69%.
I. Executive Summary of Performance
The professional competence demonstrated across all nursing cadres is outlined in the following statistical analysis:
II. Directives for Training Institutions
Heads of all nursing training institutions are hereby mandated to conduct an official verification of their students’ academic performance. Data will be accessible via the regulatory gateway:
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Verification Portal: app.nmcn.gov.ng
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Effective Date: Commencing Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
III. Statutory Registration & Professional Licensing
Successful candidates are directed to initiate their formal induction into the profession by completing the mandatory registration and licensing protocols:
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Application Gateway: Access the NMCN portal via myportal.nmcn.gov.ng.
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Operational Guidelines: Detailed modalities for professional registration will be published on the portal by Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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Compliance Window: Registration and remittance of statutory fees must be finalized within ninety (90) days from the date of this official release.
IV. Enforcement of Deadlines & Penalties
The Council emphasizes strict adherence to the 90-day registration window. Failure to comply will result in the following administrative sanctions:
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Late Registration Surcharge: Applications submitted after the 90-day grace period will attract a mandatory penalty of ₦16,250.00 per candidate.
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Extended Delays: Further delays will be subject to progressive penalties as stipulated by Council regulations.
V. Key Indicators at a Glance
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Release Cycle: May 2026
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Total Certified Nurses: 11,835
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Primary Registration Portal: myportal.nmcn.gov.ng
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Grace Period Expiration: Mid-August 2026
Signed: Ndagi Alhassan Registrar/CEO, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
