Principal Calls for JAMB Support in CBT Transition A school principal has urged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to provide technical guidance and institutional support to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) as both bodies prepare for full Computer-Based Testing (CBT) examinations. The call comes amid ongoing […]
Fresh Fraud Case Hits 2026 UTME THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the arrest of two candidates and a parent over alleged falsification of 2026 UTME results through artificial intelligence tools. The suspects were reportedly caught after presenting manipulated score messages designed to appear genuine. JAMB said such actions amount to criminal misconduct […]
Candidates Await Full Result Slip Access THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the first batch of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), but candidates have been informed that official result slips are not yet available for printing. According to information released by the board, candidates can currently check only […]
Heightened Security as UTME Begins Nationwide THE 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has commenced across Nigeria under intensified security arrangements, following concerns over candidate safety, examination integrity, and the broader insecurity challenges facing parts of the country. Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in several states witnessed increased presence of police officers, civil defence personnel, traffic […]
First Batch of UTME Results Released THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the first batch of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), making scores available to candidates who sat for the exam on its opening day. According to the examination body, a total of 632,788 candidates who participated on […]
JAMB Responds to Widespread Concerns THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revised the arrival time for candidates sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), following widespread complaints from candidates and stakeholders. The adjustment comes after concerns were raised over the initially announced early reporting time, which many described as impractical, especially for […]
Board Dismisses Viral Claim THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has refuted claims that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has been postponed, describing the information as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Saturday, the examination body said a press release currently circulating on social media suggesting a change in schedule […]
AI Tools Weaponised Against UTME Process NIGERIA’S university entrance examination system is facing a new technological threat as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) uncovers AI-driven fraud schemes targeting candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Registrar Is-haq Oloyede said criminal syndicates have been exploiting artificial intelligence to impersonate JAMB officials, offering fake services […]
JAMB Debunks Social Media Claims on Fee Hike THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed reports suggesting that it has increased registration fees for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The examination body described the claims circulating on social media as false, misleading and entirely unfounded, stressing that its fee structure has remained […]
Registration Begins Nationwide THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the sale of application forms for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with registration officially opening nationwide on Monday 26 January 2026. According to JAMB’s weekly bulletin dated 26 January, registration will run until Saturday 28 February 2026. The Board assured candidates […]