Lagos State Launches Digital Portal for 2026 Basic Education Exams
The Lagos State Government has officially initiated the electronic registration process for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Managed by the Lagos State Examinations Board, the online window opened on January 26, 2026, and is set to close on March 27, 2026. This digital transition is a strategic move to modernize administrative procedures and enhance efficiency within the state’s education sector.
Registrar of the Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, outlined the specific procedures for different school categories. Public Junior Secondary Schools must download an Offline Data Capturing Application from the official board portal. Meanwhile, Approved Private Junior Secondary Schools, institutions operating with Special Permission, and Continuing Education Centres are directed to complete their payment and registration on a dedicated online platform to generate login credentials. Orunsolu emphasized the mandatory use of newly issued School Codes for all participants.
The registration fee structure has been confirmed at N10,000 per candidate for Approved Private Junior Secondary Schools and Public Continuing Education Centres. A rate of N15,000 per candidate applies to Junior Secondary Schools with Special Permission and Private Continuing Education Centres. The Registrar issued a strict warning that late registration may incur penalties, urging all schools to adhere to the guidelines. In related news on governance and finance, discussions on Nigeria’s subsidy savings eroded by rising debt highlight the critical need for efficient public spending in all sectors, including education.
As part of its inclusive policy, the Board has requested that schools intending to present candidates with special needs, such as visual impairments or albinism, provide written notification in advance. This allows for adequate preparatory arrangements to be made ahead of the examination. The BECE remains a pivotal assessment for junior secondary school students in Lagos, determining their progression to senior secondary education. This e-registration initiative follows a pattern of technological adoption by the state, similar to when it opened a portal for teacher recruitment under LASUBEB in late 2025.
This development in Lagos’s education system stands in contrast to reports from other regions, such as when news breaks just in: coup events or analyses of the top 10 countries for educational investment. Furthermore, while agencies like the EFCC reveal how financial malfeasance can undermine development, and firms like Deap Capital signs MOU to start minerals and metals financing, Lagos State focuses on direct institutional reforms to strengthen its foundational education framework for future generations.
