UTME Scores Rise Sharply as Admission Competition Deepens Across Nigeria THE competition for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions is expected to intensify further following a sharp rise in the number of candidates scoring 200 and above in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), a development education stakeholders say reflects both improving exam familiarity and […]
NUT Pushes Back Against New Admission Policy THE Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has strongly opposed the Federal Government’s decision to waive the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) requirement for candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education, warning that the move could undermine academic standards in teacher training. The policy, recently announced by the Minister […]
JAMB Unveils 2026 Admission Benchmarks THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks for Nigerian universities ahead of the 2026 admission exercise. The benchmarks were disclosed during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja, where stakeholders reviewed admission guidelines and […]
FG Drops UTME Requirement for NCE Candidates THE Federal Government has announced the removal of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) requirement for candidates holding the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) who seek admission into universities. The decision is aimed at easing the transition from colleges of education to universities and strengthening teacher education pathways […]
Authorities launch investigations into additional centres as JAMB withdraws results from affected examination locations. THE Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate allegedly involved in technology-driven fraud during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Delta State. The operation was […]
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 […]