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 […]
By MELVIN KOFFA Accountability and Public Confidence Emphasis THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has directed tertiary institutions found guilty of flawed admission practices to immediately reverse such admissions, reaffirming its stance that merit and ranking must guide the selection process. The Board disclosed in its weekly bulletin released on Monday that it uncovered cases […]
By MELVIN KOFFA JAMB Sticks to Stable Pricing THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has signalled cost stability for the 2026 admission cycle, assuring prospective candidates and parents that the current fee structure for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) registrations will remain unchanged. The Board made the disclosure on […]
By MELVIN KOFFA THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has begun accrediting 1,039 CBT centres nationwide in preparation for the 2026 UTME. Registrar Prof. Is’haq Oloyede made this known in Ilorin, noting that the exercise is aimed at enforcing compliance and eliminating malpractice. He said 52 accreditation teams are currently inspecting centres, warning that approval […]