NDA Releases Admission List for 78 Regular Combatant Course

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) announced the release of the admission list for the 78 Regular Combatant Course on September 2, 2026, after candidates passed the Armed Forces Selection Board (AFSB) screening. The AFSB exercise took place from July 4 to August 19, 2026.

Candidates were instructed to report to the NDA Ribadu Campus, also known as the Old Site, by Saturday, September 12, 2026. Those who fail to arrive by Monday, September 14, 2026, will automatically forfeit their admission.

The NDA emphasized that only selected candidates should proceed to the Drill Shed at the NDA Old Site Ribadu Cantonment. Candidates on the reserve list will be contacted only if vacancies arise.

The NDA, a military university located in Kaduna, began online applications on November 28, 2025, and warned that only payments generated through its system would be accepted. The announcement drew various responses on social media, reflecting public sentiment regarding the admission process.