Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s former presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has expressed deep concern about the state of Nigeria’s education system following the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results by the Joint Admissions and
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated that the sharp drop in performance in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination proves that the government’s anti-malpractice initiatives are working, particularly within the operations of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. His comments follow growing public concern after JAMB released statistics
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that among the 1,955,069 candidates who participated in the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), more than 1.5 million, which represents 77 per cent, scored under 200. According to the statistical breakdown of the 2025 UTME results released by JAMB on Tuesday, only 420,415 candidates
The federal government has declared that both the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) will completely switch to computer-based testing (CBT) for their exams starting with the May/June 2026 sessions. This announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, while monitoring the ongoing exams in collaboration
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) leadership has demanded that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) immediately revise and adjust the examination timetable, insisting that no student should be scheduled for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) before 9 am, citing safety concerns. The student body has therefore
No fewer than 40 individuals have been apprehended and are currently being prosecuted for impersonating candidates during the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, according to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. Meanwhile, several parents and guardians are expressing frustration over the 6.30 am arrival time for the examination, arguing that
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has dismissed rumours claiming that it allocates candidates to exam centres outside the towns they originally selected. Through a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, clarified that candidates are consistently assigned to centres within their chosen towns, depending on the available
The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is scheduled to begin today, just as previously announced. A total of 2,030,627 candidates have registered to participate in the exam across various centres nationwide. Out of this number, 41,026 candidates who registered for the test are under the age […]
A total of 501 visually impaired candidates are preparing to sit for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board across eleven computer-based testing centres nationwide. The Chairman of the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), Prof. Emeritus Peter Okebulola, disclosed this information yesterday while
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has denied the claims that UTME candidates are not allowed to take the main exam in a different state from where they registered, calling such reports misleading. This clarification was given in a statement released by Fabian Benjamin, Ph.D., who serves as the Public Communication Advisor (PCA) for […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced on Saturday that the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) registration will not end on Monday, April 7, 2025, countering circulating reports. JAMB confirmed that the registration, which started on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, will continue without a fixed deadline until an official closing date is made known. In […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised candidates preparing for the 2025 optional UTME mock examination to print their notification slip to facilitate their participation in the exam. JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, revealed this in a statement released to journalists in Abuja on Thursday. Benjamin stated that the
In preparation for the 2025 Mock-UTME and the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has provided training to no fewer than 2,661 proctors on the procedures involved in its examination processes. While outlining the guidelines for the proctors, the board encouraged them to be thorough in their duties and […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised all applicants who applied for the 2024 admission cycle using the Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (IJMB) and the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) to visit an accredited computer-based test centre (CBT) to upload their results immediately after they are released. The board
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has changed the date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), moving it from April 5 to April 10. This information was included in the board’s weekly bulletin, which was shared with journalists in Abuja on Monday. According to the bulletin, the adjustment was made to […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will start selling direct entry forms for candidates seeking admission into higher institutions through the direct entry route on Wednesday, March 12. This information was shared in a statement released in Abuja on Monday by the board’s communications advisor, Fabian Benjamin. According to Mr. […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that over 1.5 million students have completed their registration for this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to the board, this figure is in line with its expectations for the current examination cycle. JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, made this known
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 90 percent of the available slots for the Optional Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) nationwide have already been occupied. The board stated that only a limited number of spaces remain in certain states. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched an innovative Eligibility Checker to assist prospective candidates in determining their qualifications for their desired courses and institutions before applying for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This tool is designed to streamline the application process and ensure that
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will fully implement the minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria, following the recent approval of the 16-year age limit by the National Council on Education (NCE). During a press briefing, Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, discussed the outcomes of […]