The Federal Ministry of Education has opened applications for the Accelerated Teacher Professionalisation Pathway (ATPP) 2026, a six-month programme designed to help non-professional teachers obtain formal teaching qualifications and work towards registration with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). Applications for the current cohort will close on September 25, 2026. The programme is intended for individuals already teaching in Nigeria who have academic qualifications or classroom experience but have not undergone formal professional teacher training. The ATPP offers two qualification pathways. The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is available to holders...