Yabatech

This is to inform all Newly Admitted HND1 Part Time Candidates that 2025/2026 Screening and Registration exercise have been scheduled as follows:

Online Screening – July 30 – August 4, 2025

Physical Screening – August 4 – August 12, 2025

Please note that Registration commences after Online and Physical Screening.

Furthermore, all newly admitted HND1 Part Time Candidates are requested to upload online copies of the following documents and present original copies for physical Screening:

1. Report of on-line verified ‘O’ Level Results (SSCE/NABTEB).

2. O’ Level Result(s) submitted for Verification/Copy of original certificate(s) must be uploaded for result(s) obtained before 2022.

3. Testimonial from Secondary School.

4. National Diploma Result/Certificate

5. Evidence of Payment for Transcript

6. IT Letter

7. Evidence of payment for ND Certificate (FOR YABATECH STUDENTS ONLY)

8. Two (2) Reference Letters signed with stamp/seal from any two (2) of:

(a) Imam/Pastor

(b) Senior Civil Servant not below Grade Level 12

(c) Lawyer

(d) Principal of your former Secondary School

(e) Birth Certificate from National Population Commission, Local

Government and Hospital.

9. Evidence of Part-Time Registration on JAMB Portal

Thanks

SIGNED:

CCS

The Management, Staff, and Students of Yaba College of Technology deeply commiserate with His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the entire family of our former President, Muhammadu Buhari, on his passing today.

President Muhammadu Buhari will be remembered for his dedicated service, commitment to national development, and his enduring legacy in Nigeria’s democratic journey.

We pray that the Almighty grants his soul eternal rest and gives his family and the nation the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

May his legacy continue to inspire generations to come.

Signed:

Dr. Engr. Ibraheem Abdul,

Rector, Yaba College of Technology

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Part-Time Programmes at Higher National Diploma (HND) levels.

Candidates who are of good character and possess a burning desire for high-quality knowledge and practical skill-based education with entrepreneurial disposition are encouraged to apply for the available Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes.

1. YABA CAMPUS:

SIX (6) SEMESTERS HND WEEKEND/WEEKDAY PART-TIME PROGRAMMES

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (WEEKDAY / EVENING MODE)

i. Civil Engineering.

ii. Computer Engineering.

iii. Electrical Engineering with options in:

Electronics /Telecommunication &
Power Machine

iv. Industrial Maintenance Engineering

v. Mechanical Engineering with Options in:

- Manufacturing

- Power Plants

vi. Building Technology

vii. Estate Management & Valuation

viii. Journalism and Media Studies

ix. Networking and Cloud Computing

x. Software and Web Development

xi. Food Technology

xii. Hospitality Management

xiii. Statistics

xiv. Environmental Biology

xv. Microbiology

xvi. Biochemistry

xvii. Accountancy.
Weekend (Saturdays and Sundays)

xviii.Business Administration.
Weekend (Saturdays and Sundays)

xix. Marketing.
Weekend (Saturdays and Sundays)

xx. Office Technology & Management .
Weekend (Saturdays and Sundays)


xxi. Banking and Finance.
Weekend (Saturdays and Sundays)

2. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND)

i.Relevant National Diploma not below LOWER CREDIT Grade.

ii. At least one year Post-National Diploma relevant Industrial Experience.

METHOD OF APPLICATION/INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

All candidates are to visit the College Portal and pay processing fee as indicated on the portal (excluding result verification fee and any transaction charges). Payment can be made online or in the Bank. The College does not accept cash payment. Candidates should follow the instructions on the College website at
www.yabatech.edu.ng
to complete the on-line processing of application form and submit.

Please note the following:

- Candidates applying for Part-Time HND programmes should ensure that the transcripts of their ND programmes reach the Office of the Registrar, Yaba College of Technology within six weeks from the date of this publication.

- For further details on available programme of study and entry requirements, please visit Yabatech website at
www.yabatech.edu.ng

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The deadline for submission of application is six (6) weeks from the date of publication.

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Fees paid for processing of application forms are non-refundable

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Any application received after deadline will not be considered.

SIGNED:

MRS H. A. G. BADEJO

REGISTRAR

This is to inform all candidates that applied to the College for 2024/2025 National Diploma (ND) who are yet to be offered admission, that the Management has extended opportunity for change to the underlisted National Diploma (ND) and B.Sc Education (4 year Degree) Programmes. Interested candidates are to note that there are limited spaces for the affected programmes and the portal will be closed as soon as the required number of applications are attained.

National Diploma Programmes

ND Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering

ND Agricultural Technology

ND Building Technology

ND Chemical Engineering

ND Civil Engineering

ND Estate Management

ND Food Technology

ND Industrial Maintenance Engineering

ND Leisure & Tourism

ND Marine Engineering

ND Metallurgical Engineering

ND Mineral & Petroleum Engineering

ND Polymer Technology

ND Printing Technology

ND Quantity Surveying

ND Railway Engineering Technology

ND Statistics

ND Surveying & Geo-Informatics

ND Textile Technology

ND Transport Planning & Management

ND Urban & Regional Planning

ND Welding & Fabrication Engineering

B.Sc (Education) Programmes:

B.Sc (Ed.) Business Education

B.Sc (Ed.) Chemistry Education

B.Sc (Ed.) Home Economics Education

B.Sc (Ed.) Industrial Technical Education

B.Sc (Ed.) Integrated Science Education

B.Sc (Ed.) Physics Education

B.Sc (Ed.) Biology

National Diploma (Open Distant Flexible E-Learning ODFeL Programmes)

ND Accountancy

Business Administration

Marketing

Public Administration

Mass Communication

Library and Information Science

Computer Science

Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)

Quantity Surveying

PROCEDURE FOR CHANGE TO NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

NOTE:
Interested candidates should first apply for a change to their preferred course/programme on JAMB Portal and thereafter apply for change to the same programme on the College Portal to enable them secure admission.

Applicants must have required JAMB subject combination and O’level subjects for the preferred programme of choice.

Requirements for National Diploma

Minimum of 150 JAMB Score

Minimum of 50% Post-UTME Aggregate Score

PROCEDURE FOR CHANGE TO B.SC (DEGREE) PROGRAMMES

Interested candidates for B.Sc (Education) programmes should also apply for change on JAMB Portal to Yabatech in Affiliation with University of Nigeria Nsukka. Thereafter, they should apply for change on the College Portal.

Requirements for B.Sc Educ. Degree Programmes:

1. Minimum of 160 JAMB Score

2. Minimum of 50% Post - UTMEAggregate Score

Change of Course application period is from Tuesday June 24, 2025 to Monday June 30, 2025. Deadline for Change of Course application is 11.59 pm on Monday June 30, 2025.

For further enquiry, contact Admissions Department for prompt attention. Please avoid patronizing touts.

Thank you.

Yaba College of Technology has instituted the Folawiyo Lecture Series under the newly created Folawiyo Entrepreneurship Centre of the college.

Alhaji Chief (Dr.) Abdulwahab lyanda Folawiyo, OFR, CON, the founding father of the Folawiyo Business Conglomerates, was a Nigerian businessman, philanthropist and benefactor of the college.

The Centre, on behalf of the Governing Council, Academic Board, Management, Staff and students, is inviting the entire staff, students and public to its maiden lecture series, slated for Monday, June 16, 2025 as scheduled below:

Topic: - Yinka Folawiyo Entrepreneurship Model Series

Speaker: - Chief Tunde Fanimokun (Founder/Chairman, DSE Foundation)

Chairman: Prof. Funsho Afolabi (Chairman, Yaba College of Technology)

Venue: -Yusuf Grillo Hall

Time :-10:00 am

The lecture will feature the followings:

1. Presentation of award of recognition

2. Cash prizes for outstanding business pitch

3. Professional Development opportunities

4. Networking with Industry leaders

5. Angel Investors for Startups.

You are implored to attend promptly.

The management of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) is pleased to announce the release of the Supplementary Admission List for candidates offered provisional admission into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Full-Time programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session.

All successfully admitted candidates are hereby advised to proceed with the payment of their acceptance fee within two (2) weeks from the date of this announcement. Failure to comply within the stipulated period may result in the forfeiture of admission.

Candidates are to check their admission status via the College’s official website (View Admission Status) or Download Here and follow the prescribed guidelines for payment and further registration procedures.

We congratulate all admitted students and look forward to welcoming them to Yaba College of Technology.

Signed

Registrar

Yaba College of Technology

FOLAWIYO ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTRE MAIDEN BUSINESS IDEA COMPETITION

Participant Guidelines and Selection Process

1. Objective:

This competition is designed to encourage and support innovative business ideas from staff and students of Yaba College of Technology. It offers a platform to showcase entrepreneurial creativity, receive mentorship, and win cash prizes to support your startup journey.

2. Eligibility Criteria:

Must be a current staff or student of Yaba College of Technology.

Must submit a unique and original business idea.

Teams or individuals may apply (a team can have a maximum of 3 members).

3. Submission Guidelines:

Participants must:

Submit a detailed proposal in either Word or PDF format.

The proposal should clearly outline the business idea and cover the following:

Title of the Business Idea

Executive Summary

Problem Statement

Proposed Solution

Target Market

Business Model

Competitive Advantage

Financial Projections

Implementation Plan

Team Profile (if applicable)

The 1st International Conference of the School of Agricultural Technology, Yaba College of Technology, was held from February 3rd to 6th, 2025, at the Epe Campus, Lagos State. The conference, themed “Rethinking Food Production in Nigeria: Sailing Through Insecurity, Economic, and Climate Change Constraints”, brought together researchers, policymakers, industry experts, and academics to deliberate on innovative strategies to enhance food security and agricultural sustainability.

Key Resolutions and Recommendations:

1. Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Participants emphasized the need for increased investment in climate-smart agricultural practices, including the development of drought-resistant crop varieties and precision farming techniques.

2. Food Security and Policy Development: There was a consensus on the necessity for stronger agricultural policies that address food insecurity, promote mechanized farming, and ensure fair market access for farmers.

3. Technological Innovation: Experts highlighted the importance of integrating digital tools, such as AI-driven farming solutions and automated irrigation systems, to optimize food production.

4. Youth and Women Empowerment: The conference underscored the role of women and young entrepreneurs in the agricultural value chain and called for tailored programs to support their participation in agribusiness.

5. Collaboration and Research Funding: Attendees stressed the importance of collaborative efforts between the government, private sector, and academic institutions to fund agricultural research and innovation.

6. Sustainable Soil and Water Management: The adoption of soil and water conservation techniques was recommended to mitigate the effects of climate change and enhance productivity.

7. Food Processing and Value Addition: The need to invest in agro-processing industries to reduce post-harvest losses and improve the value chain for agricultural products was highlighted.

Conclusion:

The conference provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, research dissemination, and networking among stakeholders in the agricultural sector. The recommendations made during the event will be shared with relevant policymakers to drive necessary actions toward a more resilient and sustainable agricultural sector in Nigeria.

Access to Full Conference Report

The full proceedings and detailed research papers presented at the conference can be downloaded from the official website of the School of Agricultural Technology, Yaba College of Technology, via:

[Download Full Proceedings Report]

For further inquiries, please contact the Local Organizing Committee.

Signed,

Dr. Folasade O. Aminu

Chairman, Local Organizing Committee

1st International Conference

School of Agricultural Technology

Yaba College of Technology

The management of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) is pleased to announce the release of the Merit Admission List for candidates offered provisional admission into the National Diploma (ND) Full-Time programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session.

All successfully admitted candidates are hereby advised to proceed with the payment of their acceptance fee within two (2) weeks from the date of this announcement. Failure to comply within the stipulated period may result in the forfeiture of admission.

Candidates are to check their admission status via the College’s official website (View Admission Status) or Download Here and follow the prescribed guidelines for payment and further registration procedures.

We congratulate all admitted students and look forward to welcoming them to Yaba College of Technology.

Signed

Registrar

Yaba College of Technology

Students Union Election 2025 Time Extension

Please Note that the time elapse for students election has now been extended to 5pm today

STUDENTS UNION ELECTION 2025 VOTING PROCEDURES