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  • Tinubu’s aide awards scholarship to UTME candidate with 360 score

    Tinubu’s aide awards scholarship to UTME candidate with 360 score

    President Bola Tinubu’s Personal Assistant on Special Duties, Kamorudeen Yusuf, has awarded a scholarship to Master Sodiq Shoyode, a 16-year-old who scored 360 in the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

    Sodiq’s achievement went viral on social media, drawing widespread commendations.

    Despite his poor socioeconomic status, Sodiq has always aimed to be at the top of his class, and he proved his worth and mettle in the just-concluded UTME exams.

    Besides studying for Mechanical Engineering, Sodiq wants to learn Back End Software Development before proceeding with his varsity admission.

    The president’s aide, Yusuf, who received the news of Sodiq’s high performance was so impressed that he reached out to the family to support the aspiration of the high performer.

    Specifically, he pledged to provide a laptop for Sodiq to learn in a top digital academy in Lagos and also support his university education.

    In a chat with our correspondent on Monday, Sodiq said, he has always had the goal to get a high score in JAMB since he was in SS1 and he made sure to work towards his goal. “I have always had the goal of scoring 360 and above in JAMB since I was in SS1 and I’m glad I was able to achieve my goal,” he said excitedly.

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    Sodiq credited his success to consistent study habits and practice tests. “I did a lot of practice tests and recorded my progress weekly to know the areas I need to improve on,” he said.

    The young scholar, overwhelmed with joy over news of his good fortune, expressed gratitude to his parents and benefactor.

    “I appreciate my parents for their support and encouragement, most especially Mr Kamorudeen Yusuf, the Personal Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who has promised to lighten the financial burden on my parents. I’m eternally grateful Sir,” said an elated Sodiq.

    Expectedly, Sodiq’s parents, Mr. Nojimu and Mrs. Oluwatoyin Shoyede are very thrilled about their child’s achievement and grateful for Mr. Yusuf’s kindness.

    Yusuf recently awarded N10m scholarships to some kids in Lagos.

  • UTME mass failure: JAMB engages VCs, IT experts, others to probe alleged technical glitches

    UTME mass failure: JAMB engages VCs, IT experts, others to probe alleged technical glitches

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has open an investigation into allegations of technical glitches during the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

    To successfully conduct the investigation, the board said it has engaged the services of Vice-Chancellors and IT experts from the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, Chief External Examiners, among others, to determine the root cause and ensure that affected candidates receive appropriate remedies if any errors are confirmed.

    JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

    Over 1.5 million of the 1.9 million candidates who sat for this year’s UTME, which was conducted from April 24 to May 5, scored below 200 out of a possible 400 marks, prompting public outcry.

    In the statement titled “Re: Public Complaint Regarding the Release of the 2025 UTME,” the Board noted that it was expediting its annual system review, a comprehensive post-mortem of the examination process, typically conducted months after the exercise.

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    According to JAMB, the review will cover three key stages comprising registration, examination, and result release in the investigation.

    The examination body said it was particularly concerned about unusual complaints originating from a few states within the Federation, thereby currently scrutinising these issues in detail to identify and resolve any technical faults.

    It said: “To assist in this process, we have engaged several experts, including members of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, Chief External Examiners (who are heads of tertiary institutions), the Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa, measurement experts, and Vice Chancellors from various institutions.

    “If it is determined that there were indeed glitches, we will implement appropriate remedial measures promptly, as we do in the case of the examinations themselves.”

  • 2025 UTME results consistent with 12-year trend – JAMB

    2025 UTME results consistent with 12-year trend – JAMB

    The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has clarified that the performance statistics for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are in line with results recorded over the past 12 years.

    Addressing public concerns about this year’s outcome, Oloyede explained that the results were not unusual.

    In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, he noted that out of the 1.9 million candidates who sat for the UTME, approximately 1.5 million scored below 200.

    He emphasised, however, that such results are not unusual and align with historical patterns.

    “This is not peculiar to this year. The performance statistics are consistent with those of the last 12 years,” he said.

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    Commenting on the delay in releasing individual results, the JAMB Registrar explained that the delay was due to an ongoing review process for certain candidates.

    “We have not released the individual results yet, but we have published the overall statistics because that part of the process has been completed.

    “We are currently reviewing the cases of some candidates with borderline issues. We need to determine whether their results should be released or withheld.

    “Once that is concluded, likely by tomorrow, we will release the individual results”.

    (NAN)

  • 75% of candidates score below average in UTME

    75% of candidates score below average in UTME

    Seventy-five per cent of the 1,955,069 candidates who wrote this year’s University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scored less than 200 out of the 400 maximum marks.

    Statistical analysis of the results released yesterday by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) indicated that  420,415 candidates scored above 200 marks while 7,658 had between 300 and 319.

    Those who recorded above  320 marks in the examination written between April 25 and last Friday are only 4,756.  

    Individuals’ results will be made public by the board this week.

    In last year’s UTME, 1,402,490 candidates scored below 200, representing 76 per cent of the  1,842,464 results released 

    Those who scored above 300 marks were 8,401. About  77,070 had  250 or above. A total of 1,904,189 candidates wrote the examination then.

    JAMB   also said that 97 candidates were involved in examination infractions during the 2025 examination, while 2,157 others are undergoing investigations for suspected malpractices.

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    It added that “40,247 underage candidates were permitted to participate    in the 2025 examination out of which 1.16 per cent  achieved scores that meet the threshold for exceptional ability.’’

    “However, only 467 of these candidates (1.16 per cent ) achieved scores that meet the threshold for exceptional ability as defined for the UTME, with their performance in the subsequent three stages still pending,”  the board wrote on its X (formerly Twitter) handle.  

    The post added: “Additionally, 71,701 candidates were absent. Those facing biometric challenges are also under investigation, and those who are cleared will be rescheduled for examination at designated centres.

    “Furthermore, a few of the results, including those of blind candidates and others in the JEOG(JAMB Equal Opportunity Group)candidates group, are still being processed.’’

    Result a wake-up call, says Osodeke

    President of the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) Prof Emmanuel Osodeke called on government at all levels to take proactive action to revive education.

    According to him, the government should take a second look at the primary and secondary education to ensure there are no lapses at the developmental stage.

    Referencing the statistics of the just released JAMB result, Osodeke described the performance as terrible.

    He said: “If 75% of the students who sat for the examination scored less than 200; that means it’s a terrible result.

    “We are not saying that there is a fall in excellence on how our students perform in examination. I urge the government at all levels to take a second look at our educational system, especially the primary and secondary.

     “We hardly hear of governors establishing new secondary schools, but you hear them saying they want to establish new universities.

    “You would be surprised that the students who failed this JAMB, scored As in their West African Examinations Council (WAEC). There is a gap.

    “This JAMB performance should serve as a wakeup call for us to take a look at our educational system again, because, it has fallen apart.”

    The ASUU boss lamented that the performance would have a bad effect on the requirement for admission into tertiary institutions.

    “From this result, the cut off mark into higher institutions might come down to 100, which is 25% of performance,” Osodeke noted.

    How to reverse trend

    Reflecting on the dismal performance by admission seekers, Vice Chancellor African School of Economics, Abuja, Prof Mahfouz Adedimeji, called for the overhaul of the education system.

    He said: “It is revealing that according to JAMB‘s data, only 12,414 candidates, representing a mere 0.63% of the total 1,955,069 candidates, who sat for the 2025 UTME examination, scored 300 and above. As many as 983,187 candidates or 50.29% are within the 160–199 score range.

    “Though JAMB has often emphasized that its results are just for ranking, and that O’level results actually determine the academic performance of the students, the situation points to the need to rejig education to achieve better results. The scores are a reflection of the quality of students we have now.

    “The newly released results point to the need for reform. Teaching has to be incentivised to make teachers face their job squarely and not to be seeking alternative means of making ends meet. It speaks to the need to retool education to make it have high quality.”

    “I want to commend JAMB on putting in place a system that guarantees the quality and integrity of examinations. The scores should serve as the basis of national awakening.

    “Governments have to create conducive environments for learning, teachers have to be motivated with improved welfare packages and students have to be orientated to see education as a ticket to the future, and not consider school as a scam.”

    Deputy National President of the National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) Chief Adeolu Ogunbanjo expressed sadness

    He said: “It is sad and unfortunate that over one million pupils scored below 200. It is a serious matter. Parents of course are culpable in this.

  • JAMB disowns site requesting payment from candidates who missed 2025 UTME

    JAMB disowns site requesting payment from candidates who missed 2025 UTME

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disassociated itself from a fraudulent site requesting payments from candidates who missed the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

    The board said that the site, “Copyrightwriter Personal J Rescheduling Flw” and account number 8520641017 at Sterling Bank, associated with it, are scam.

    The disclaimer is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by the Board’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin.

    Benjamin said the account is being exploited to defraud unsuspecting candidates who missed their UTME.

    “We issue this urgent notice to inform the public about this nefarious scheme targeting candidates who were unable to participate in the UTME.

    “Some unscrupulous individuals are deceitfully soliciting payments of N15,700 under the false pretence of offering rescheduling services for the examination.

    “Let us be unequivocal: this, it is a blatant scam, and we are confident that the public will not fall prey to such cheap and regressive tactics.

    ” The individuals behind this scam have no affiliation with JAMB or any legitimate government agency.

    “The account details provided in these communications are entirely fictitious and bear no connection to any official processes; they exist solely for the purpose of perpetrating fraud,” he said.

    Benjamin called on Sterling bank to take immediate and decisive action against this criminal activity.

    According to him, JAMB has reported the matter to the relevant security agencies and actively pursuing those responsible for this deceitful act.

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    He further said that “JAMB does not reschedule examinations for candidates who miss their scheduled tests due to reasons unrelated to the Board’s actions”.

    He, however, said that the Board is conducting a thorough investigation for candidates whose biometrics failed during verification and were thus unable to sit for the examination.

    He said those without discrepancies would be invited to retake the examination at no cost , stressing that “no cost is required”

    “It is imperative to understand that JAMB does not charge any fees for examinations after a candidate has completed their registration.

    “We strongly urge all candidates to remain vigilant and not to succumb to these fraudulent schemes.

    “Protect yourselves and report any suspicious activity immediately,” he explained.

    (NAN)

  • 2,030,627 candidates to write UTME from Thursday

    2,030,627 candidates to write UTME from Thursday

    The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will begin today as earlier announced.

    About 2,030,627 candidates are registered to sit for the examination across the country. Of these figures, 41,026 candidates, who applied for the examination, are below 16 years.

    JAMB spokesman, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, said adjustment had been made to accommodate essential commitments by the board and its partner agencies.

    He said that prospective candidates should print their notification slips, which contain vital information regarding their exam details.

    He added that the notification slip indicates the examination date, venue (centre), time and other essential details necessary for success of the examination

    “Candidates are encouraged to print their notification slips beginning from today, April 19.

    “This will provide ample time for logistics arrangements to access their assigned centres within the chosen examination towns.

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    “To print the notification slip, candidates should visit www.jamb.gov.ng, click on “2025 UTME Slip Printing”, enter registration number and click on “Print Examination Slip”, he said.

    The spokesman advised candidates to familiarise themselves with their examination centres after printing their slips, at least one or two days before the examination date.

    In preparation for today’s examination, JAMB had on April 13, 2025, released the results of the 2025 Mock UTME.

    JAMB said the optional mock examination was designed to test the board’s annual innovations and provide candidates with an opportunity to experience the Computer-Based Test (CBT) environment.

    According to Benjamin, the mock examination serves as a trial version of the UTME, allowing the board to test new innovations while helping candidates familiarise themselves with the CBT environment.

    Benjamin added that over the years, the initiative had successfully achieved its objectives, addressing noted lapses and equipping candidates with valuable experience for the main examination.

    NSCDC deploys personnel to CBT centres in Anambra

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra Command, has deployed its personnel to the 33 accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in the state ahead of today’s UTME.

    State Commandant of the corps Mr. Olatunde Maku, disclosed this yesterday while briefing Area Commanders and Divisional Officers at the state command headquarters in Awka.

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) had officially announced that the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will commence today across the country.

    Maku said that the personnel would provide security to ensure a smooth and hitch-free examination across the state.

    According to him, the personnel will resume at 6:00 a.m., each day, respond promptly to duty calls, provide security for critical infrastructure and prevent intrusion of unwanted persons.

    ”They will uphold the integrity of the examination in all the 33 accredited CBT centres across Anambra.

    ”Their key role is also to screen candidates for prohibited items and maintaining a serene environment throughout the duration of the examination,” he said.

    The commandant urged the personnel to strictly adhere to the guidelines governing the JAMB examination and maintain utmost professionalism in the discharge of their duties.

    Maku also warned against unauthorised persons loitering around designated CBT exam centres and appealed to candidates not to bring prohibited items to the hall.

    He added that the command was determined to arrest and prosecute anyone who violates the rules.

    Enugu cancels environmental sanitation

    The Enugu State Government has cancelled the environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday, April 26, due to the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to hold on the day.

    This is contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Tuesday in Enugu.

    Onyia said the cancellation was to enable candidates in the state sitting for the UTME conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to participate in the exam.

    According to the SSG, there would be no restriction of movements on Saturday and advised residents of the state to nevertheless clean their surroundings.

  • 501 blind candidates to sit 2025 UTME in eleven CBT centres 

    501 blind candidates to sit 2025 UTME in eleven CBT centres 

    About 501 blind candidates are set to take the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in eleven computer based test centres nationwide. 

    Chairman, JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), Prof Emeritus, Peter Okebulola, made this known while addressing newsmen in preparation for the 2025 UTME for blind candidates and others with special needs assigned to JEOG by JAMB on Wednesday in Abuja. 

    He said that JAMB has scheduled the examination to hold from April 28 and 29, 2025 in eleven centres with 20 subjects. 

    About 348 blind candidates sat for the 2022 UTME; 313 in 2023 and 529 in 2024.

    “The candidates take the same test papers as the regular candidates and standards are not lowered in any form,” he added. 

    It would be recalled that the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede in 2017, set up JEOG with Professor Okebukola as the chairman to oversee the smooth and orderly conduct of UTME for blind and other special needs candidates.

    Okebulola who is also the President of the Global University Network for Innovation (GUNi-Africa), described Oloyede as one of the strongest pillars of equal opportunity of access to higher education in Africa. 

    Okebukola said: “As I normally review every year, in the last one week, I have conferred with members of GUNi-Africa on how blind candidates aspiring for higher education in Africa are treated in their countries and all are in agreement that Nigeria, Professor Oloyede, stands clearly out as the best.

    “This year, 84 blind candidates who are SSCE prima facie qualified for admission to institutions of higher learning in Nigeria (that is with at least five O-level credits) will have the cost of their UTME registration refunded on site during the examination.”

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    He added that the other five “goodies” that Oloyede has been showering on the candidates since 2017 are- free hotel accommodation for the blind candidates and their guides, free Braille slate and stylus, customised t-shirts, free meals through the examination period and transport supplementation for the blind candidates and their guides. 

    “No other African country comes near offering such kind gestures,” the former executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission stated. 

    Okebukola added: “This year and for the second time, JAMB, through JEOG, will implement the bimodal system of UTME administration. This involves Fully-Braille and Fully Read-Aloud. Candidates have a choice of mode. 

    “JEOG has been resourced by JAMB to make the experience of the two modes of test administration pleasant for the candidates. We had 348 candidates in 2022, 313 in 2023 and 529 in 2024.” 

    On the distribution of the candidates and the centre coordinators, many of whom are former Vice-Chancellors, Okebukola noted that “Lagos has the highest number of 107 with Professor Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohun, former VC of LASU as coordinator. 

    “Kano is next with 91 candidates with Professor Muhammad Yahuza Bello, former Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University as Coordinator. Others with their Coordinators are Abuja (41)- Professor Sunday Ododo; Ado-Ekiti (32)- Professor Rasheed Aderinoye, former Executive Secretary, National Commission for Nomadic Education; Bauchi (37)- Professor Ibrahim Yusuf; Benin (18)- Professor Samuel G. Odewumi former Dean, School of Transport and Logistics, LASU; Enugu (50)- Professor Emeritus Mosto Onuoha (former DVC Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufo-Alike); Kebbi (14)- Professor Asabe Kabir; Oyo (69)- Professor Taoheed Adedoja, former Minister of Sports and Special Duties; Jos (28)- Professor Nasiru Maiturare, former VC of IBB University; and Yola (16)- Professor Muhammad Yakasai, VC, Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa.”

    He added: “The examination has been scheduled for April 28 and 29, 2025 in the eleven centres and involves 20 subjects. The candidates take the same test papers as the regular candidates and standards are not lowered in any form. 

     “In 2024, about 70% of JEOG candidates, notably the blind and albinos were offered admission to universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. They were admitted to such courses as law, special education, computer science, medicine and surgery, different programmes in education, mass communication, civil engineering, pharmacy, nursing science and business administration. 

    “Institutions which offered admission include Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; Abia State University, Uturu; Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi; Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi; Adamu Tafawa Balewa College Of Education, Kangere; Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko; Federal College Of Education (Special), Oyo; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Air Force Institute Of Technology, Kaduna; Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo; Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike; Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin; Alvan Ikoku College Of Education; Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma; Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi; Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo; Bauchi State University, Gadau; Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa; Bayero University, Kano; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli; Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota; Delta State University Of Science And Technology, Ozoro; Delta State University, Abraka; Federal Polytechnic, Oko; Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta; Federal University Of Technology, Akure; Federal University Of Technology, Minna; Federal University Of Technology, Owerri; Federal University, Lafia; Federal University, Otuoke; Federal University, Oye-Ekiti; Gombe State University, Tudun Wada; Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education, Port Harcourt; and Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State. 

    “Others are Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna; Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin; Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin; Lagos State University, Ojo; Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil; Nile University Of Nigeria, Abuja; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye; Rivers State University, Port Harcourt; Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa; Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina; University Of Abuja; University Of Benin, Benin City; University Of Calabar, Calabar; University Of Delta, Agbor; University Of Ibadan; University Of Ilorin; University Of Jos, Jos; University Of Lagos; University Of Maiduguri; University Of Nigeria, Nsukka; University Of Port-Harcourt; and Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano.”

  • JAMB reschedules UTME to April 24

    JAMB reschedules UTME to April 24

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination to April 24.

    The examination was supposed to commence on April 25 in over 700 computer based test centres nationwide.

    Public Communication Advisor, JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. 

    About 2,030,627 candidates have registered for the 2025 UTME. 

    Of these figures, 41, 026 candidates who applied for the examination are below 16 years. 

    This is the highest number of applications received by the Board in the history of UTME. 

    Last year, over 1.9 million candidates applied for the UTME.

    The board directed applicants to print their notification dlips which contain vital information regarding their exam details.

    The statement reads: “The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is now set to commence on Thursday, April 24, 2025, instead of the previously scheduled date of Friday, April 25, 2025. This adjustment has been made to accommodate essential commitments by the Board and its partner agencies.

    “In preparation for the examination, prospective candidates can now print their Notification Slips, which contain vital information regarding their exam details.

    “What’s Included in the Notification Slip:

    • Examination date

    • Venue (centre)

    • Time

    • Other essential details necessary for successfully sitting for the examination

    “Candidates are encouraged to print their Notification Slips starting today, Saturday, April 19, 2025. This will provide ample time for logistical arrangements to access their assigned centres within the chosen examination towns.

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    “How to Print Your Notification Slip:

    1. Visit www.jamb.gov.ng.

    2. Click on “2025 UTME Slip Printing.”

    3. Enter your registration number and click on “Print Examination Slip.”

    “It is strongly advised that candidates print their slips and familiarise themselves with their examination centres at least one or two days before the examination date. This preparation will help ensure a smooth experience on exam day.

    “Examination Schedule:

    “To reiterate, the 2025 UTME will begin on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Candidates are advised to print their Examination Notification Slips at least a day before the exam to confirm their examination dates and locations, making it easier to access their centres on the day of the examination.

    “Please note that candidates will be assigned to centres within their chosen examination towns; no candidate will be placed in a centre outside their selected town.”

  • ‘UTME candidates are not restricted to centres’

    ‘UTME candidates are not restricted to centres’

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said that candidates are not restricted to taking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) within their state of registration.

    Public Communication Advisor of JAMB, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, made the clarification in a statement in Abuja  yesterday.

    “They have the flexibility to register anywhere in the country and select any town nationwide from any registration point.

    “Computer-Based Test Centres are clustered according to towns for convenience, allowing candidates to choose the town where they wish to take the examination,” he said.

    His clarification comes ahead of the April 25 commencement of the 2025 UTME across the country.

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    Benjamin said: “For example, if a candidate selects Garki as their examination town, they must take the exam in a centre within the town and cannot be posted outside the town”.

    He said that those who had registered for the UTME and selected examination towns outside their state of registration “are indeed permitted to sit for the examination in their chosen towns”.

    “Candidates have the freedom to select their examination town from any location across the country, regardless of their state of registration.

    “For instance, a candidate can register in Lagos and opt to take the examination in Sokoto or any other location.

    “This flexibility is designed to accommodate candidates’ preferences and ensure they can choose a location that is convenient for them,” he said.

  • JAMB to new institutions: shun illegal admissions

    JAMB to new institutions: shun illegal admissions

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has urged the newly-established, upgraded, and adopted tertiary institutions against engaging in illegal admissions.

    The board insisted that there will be no room for regularisation of such backdoor admissions. 

    JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede gave the warning during an interactive session with principal officers of the affected institutions on Monday in Abuja.

    Oloyede said that all admissions must be routed through the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) and strictly follow due process.

    He stated: “CAPS ensures transparency, fairness, and integrity in admissions. Any institution attempting to bypass this platform risks nullifying such admissions.”

    He urged the over 80 new institutions recently approved by the Federal Government to comply with the admission procedures of JAMB.

    The registrar explained that CAPS, introduced in 2017, automates and standardises the admission process, while the Integrated Brochure and Syllabus System (IBASS), launched in 2018, facilitates clear communication and programme eligibility checks.

    Oloyede noted that both platforms, now upgraded with institutional mail services, serve as JAMB’s sole official communication channels.

    The JAMB boss lauded the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu for its commitment to expanding access to tertiary education, citing the approval of 22 new universities, 33 new polytechnics and monotechnics, and 12 new colleges of education across the country between late 2024 and 2025.

    He noted that while CAPS and IBASS accounts had been created for these institutions, the JAMB chief added that only programmes cleared by the National Universities Commission (NUC), National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) would be activated.

    Oloyede also outlined the proper procedures for onboarding candidates, stressing that institutions must nominate designated officers to manage CAPS and IBASS access.

    “JAMB will provide full technical support, but compliance is non-negotiable. Institutions must avoid shortcuts. There’s no justification for admitting students through the backdoor,” he added.

    A live demonstration of the CAPS and IBASS systems followed the session to acquaint the institutions with their operational protocols.

    Vice -Chancellor of Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Prof William Qurix said the meeting was to acquaint heads of institutions with the workings and operations of CAPS and IBAS through which the institutions can communicate and interact with JAMB.

    Qurix disclosed that some candidates had already registered for JAMB before some new universities or polytechnics which are now just being approved or established. 

    According to him, such institutions would normally find it difficult to secure candidates to come to them.

    “But this process has been cleared for us, and we are quite enlightened. Jam gave us assurances of prompt response to any inquiries that might come from the heads of institutions, through their CAPS or IBAS system. So definitely this meeting has enlightened us, and it will have a great impact,” he said.

    Director of Colleges at the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr Uche Uba, noted that there were some criteria set by the NUC which must be followed by the new institutions.

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    Uba urged the colleges of education upgraded to dual mode to meet with officials of NUC to familiarise themselves with the criteria.

    “So I advise the colleges of education, please, try to meet with them. The last time we called NUC, only seven out of 15 reported to them. Please, it’s very, very important. And NUC must carry out resource verification. Because you are now standing alone. It’s not the one you did before,” she said.

    Executive Secretary of NCCE, Prof. Paulinus Okwelle, commended JAMB for its effort to establish a seamless admission process for tertiary institutions.

    “JAMB has introduced cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches, seen at the beginning from when students apply for university admission, graduate exam, and then get admitted to progress. Things they are putting in place are very easy,” he said.

    Okwelle encouraged the new colleges of education approved to run dual mode systems ( Degrees and National Certificate on Education) to follow the laid down processes for admission to keep the colleges in competition