"OAU candidates can now view screening schedules (exam Sept 1ā5). NECO 2026 results expected today through Sept 7. Yakubu Gowon University closes Aug 26 (2 days). FUTMINNA extended to Sept 6. 11 schools with admission lists out. JAMB 2020ā2025 pending offers must be resolved by Aug 31 (7 days left)."
CampusAI Morning Briefing: OAU Screening Schedule Viewable, NECO Results Watch, Yakubu Gowon University Closes in 2 Days ā August 24, 2026
Published: August 24, 2026 | Source: CampusAI News
š Overview
The 2026/2027 admission cycle continues to intensify as OAU candidates can now view their screening schedule (venue, date, time) on the admission portal, with the exam itself holding from September 1ā5, 2026. NECO has confirmed that the 2026 SSCE results will be released between today and September 7, so candidates are advised to start checking from now.
Meanwhile, Yakubu Gowon University (formerly UNIABUJA) closes its Post-UTME registration in 2 days, and JAMB has warned candidates from the 2020ā2025 admission cycles with pending offers to act before August 31 or risk permanent forfeiture.
FUTA candidates have completed screening registration, and FUTMINNA has extended its registration deadline again to September 6. 11 schools have now released their admission lists, and LAUTECH Post-UTME results are out.
This briefing covers all the urgent updates, deadlines, and action plans for Monday, August 24, 2026.
š Exam & Results Status ā August 24, 2026
| Institution | Status |
|-------------|--------|
| OAU | š“ Check your screening schedule now ā exam Sept 1ā5 |
| NECO 2026 | š Results expected today through Sept 7 ā keep checking |
| UI, UNILAG, UNIBEN, UNIMED, UNILORIN, FUTA, LAUTECH | ā
Screening/results completed |
š“ OAU Screening Schedule Now Viewable
OAU candidates can now check their screening schedule on the admission portal. Details include:
> š
Reminder: The OAU Post-UTME screening holds from
September 1ā5, 2026. Candidates are advised to check their allotted date and arrive at the venue on time.
š NECO 2026 Results ā Expected Today Through Sept 7
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has confirmed that the 2026 SSCE results will be released between today, August 24, 2026, and September 7, 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Examination | 2026 NECO SSCE |
| Results Release Window | August 24 ā September 7, 2026 |
| How to Check | results.neco.gov.ng |
> š Reminder: Candidates are advised to start checking the NECO result portal from today.
š
Deadline Countdown ā August 24, 2026
| Institution | Deadline | Status |
|-------------|----------|--------|
| Yakubu Gowon University (UNIABUJA) | August 26, 2026 | š“ 2 DAYS LEFT |
| FUTMINNA | September 6, 2026 | š¢ Extended again |
| AFUSTA | August 31, 2026 | š” Open |
| CONSUNTH Nursing | August 31, 2026 | š” Open |
| BOUESTI | Open | š” Cutoff TBA |
| AKSU | September 22, 2026 | š¢ Open |
| NSUK | September 30, 2026 | š¢ Open |
| JAMB 2020ā2025 Candidates | August 31, 2026 | š“ 7 DAYS LEFT |
> š Note: JAMB has warned candidates from the 2020ā2025 admission cycles with pending admission offers to accept or reject them before August 31, 2026, or risk permanent forfeiture.
š 11 Schools With Admission Lists Out
The following schools have released their 2026/2027 admission lists:
| Institution | Status |
|-------------|--------|
| LASU | ā
Released (including Supplementary) |
| UNIZIK | ā
Uploading on JAMB CAPS |
| UNIBEN | ā
Uploading on JAMB CAPS |
| KWASU | ā
Released on school portal |
| OAUSTECH | ā
Uploading on JAMB CAPS |
| IAUE | ā
Released |
| UNIDEL | ā
Released |
| Adeleke University | ā
Released |
| EBSU | ā
Released |
| Al-Istiqama University | ā
Released |
| SAZU | ā
Released |
How to Check:
1. Visit efacility.jamb.gov.ng
2. Click "Check Admission Status"
3. Click "Access my CAPS"
4. Or check your school's official portal
š FUTA Candidates ā Where Things Stand
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Screening Registration | ā
Completed as of August 22, 2026 |
| Next Step | Wait for results, then watch JAMB CAPS for "Admission in Progress" status |
| Acceptance Fee | ā¦50,000 (confirmed, non-refundable) |
Documents to Start Gathering
| Document | Details |
|----------|---------|
| Birth Certificate | Original and photocopies |
| LG/State of Origin Certificate | From your Local Government Area |
| School Testimonial | From your secondary school |
| O'Level Certificate/Statement of Result | WAEC/NECO/NABTEB |
| Attestation Letter | From a recognized authority |
| Passport Photographs | 10+ copies (red background) |
| JAMB Admission Letter + Original Result | Print in colour |
| Court Affidavit | If applicable |
School Fees
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Typical Range | ā¦258,000 ā ā¦300,000Ā± |
| Tuition | Free (tuition itself is free) |
| Budget | Budget accordingly, but confirm exact amount once admitted since fees can shift |
> š Important: Pay your acceptance fee on time or you risk losing your slot.
š FUTMINNA Candidates ā Latest Update
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Registration Deadline | Extended again ā now September 6, 2026 |
| Awaiting Result Candidates | FUTMINNA will wait for your result ā no need to panic |
| Clearance Status | Ongoing, comes in batches ā check UPASE portal regularly |
Clearance Statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|--------|---------|
| CLEARED | Eligible for admission (not guaranteed) |
| REJECTED | Can correct and resubmit |
| DISQUALIFIED | Forged documents ā serious |
Eligibility
> ā ļø Important: FUTMINNA does NOT admit candidates who chose it as second choice.
Departmental Cutoffs
| Details | Information |
|---------|-------------|
| Range | 150 (most courses) to 250 (Medicine & Surgery) |
| Action | Check your cutoff before assuming you don't qualify ā a change of course may still work |
š More Cutoffs & Results Released
| Institution | Detail |
|-------------|--------|
| FUMMSA | Cutoff 200 for all courses |
| AKSU | Registration open, closes September 22 |
| UBTH College of Nursing | BNSc (with UNIBEN), cutoff 200, screening September 19 |
| LAUTECH | Post-UTME results released ā check your portal |
ā ļø LAUTECH Candidates
> š Note: Candidates seeing only 70% (JAMB score, no O'Level 30%) ā this is a portal sync issue, not an error on your part. Do not pay anyone for "correction" ā it resolves automatically once the portal refreshes.
š” What To Do Today
| Priority | Action |
|----------|--------|
| šÆ OAU candidates | Log in and check your allotted screening date/venue now |
| šÆ Yakubu Gowon University candidates | Register before August 26 |
| šÆ NECO candidates | Start checking results.neco.gov.ng from today |
| šÆ Old (2020ā2025) admission offer unresolved? | 7 days left to act on JAMB CAPS |
š campusai.com.ng
š Action Plan ā Monday, August 24
| Task | Status |
|------|--------|
| š“ OAU ā Check your screening schedule today | ā° Action Required |
| š“ Yakubu Gowon University ā Register before Aug 26 | ā° Action Required |
| š“ JAMB 2020ā2025 candidates ā Check CAPS for pending offers | ā° 7 DAYS LEFT |
| š NECO candidates ā Check results from today | ā
Action Required |
| š All candidates ā Check admission chances at campusai.com.ng | ā
Action Required |
š campusai.com.ng
š Related Articles
š ļø Useful Tools
| Tool | Description | Link |
|------|-------------|------|
| ā
OAU Admission Portal | Check screening schedule | Visit ā |
| ā
NECO Results Portal | Check 2026 SSCE results | Visit ā |
| ā
JAMB e-Facility Portal | Check admission status, results, and CAPS | Visit ā |
| ā
FUTMINNA Clearance Portal | Check clearance status | Visit ā |
| ā
Yakubu Gowon University Portal | Post-UTME registration | Visit ā |
| ā
Admission Chance Predictor | Get a personalised assessment | Check Now ā |
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> š Editor's Note: This article is based on official university announcements and verified sources as of August 24, 2026. Always verify critical information on the official university portals.