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JAMB lists LASU, UNILAG, UNILORIN as top choices for Nigerian candidates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that Lagos State University (LASU), the University of Lagos (UNILAG), and the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) are the most selected institutions by candidates seeking admission into Nigerian universities for the 2025/2026 academic

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FG sets 16 years as minimum age for tertiary institution admission

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2025

The federal government has set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions. This declaration was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday at the opening session of the ongoing Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja. Alausa explained that this policy aims […]

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2025 UTME: JAMB suspects irregularities in result of highest scorer

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has “suspected” irregularities in the scores of Chinedu Okeke, who was declared the top performer in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Ishaq Oloyede, the registrar of JAMB, stated during the 2025 policy meeting of the board held on Tuesday in Abuja that Mr Okeke, who hails […]

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JAMB announces release of mop-up UTME results

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 7, 2025

Just forty-eight hours ahead of the Policy Meeting on Admissions, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has made public the results of the mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted on Saturday, 28 June 2025. In a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, he disclosed that of the 96,838 candidates scheduled […]

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JAMB to resolve admission, NYSC issues for FUTA graduate, over 4,000 others

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 6, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is preparing to clear 4,845 individuals, including Jamiu Basola, a graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), who has been unable to register for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) due to problems related to their admission records. Mr Basola and FUTA had lodged complaints with […]

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JAMB denies granting admission to FUTA graduate

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has stated that it did not approve the admission of a graduate from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, named Basola Jamiu Owodunni, because, according to the board, his records could not be located in its Central Admissions Processing System. This was revealed by JAMB on Sunday in […]

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2025 UTME Mop-Up: JAMB Attributes Low Turnout to Fear of Arrest Among Exam Cheats

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has attributed the low attendance recorded during the 2025 Mop-Up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which took place nationwide on Saturday, 28th June, to the fear of arrest among impersonators and examination cheats. This was revealed in the board’s weekly bulletin, following comments made by the

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2025 UTME Mop-Up: JAMB Reports 85,790 Candidates Yet to Print Exam Slips

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised serious concerns over the small number of candidates who have printed their examination notification slips required for sitting the upcoming examination. In a statement released yesterday, JAMB expressed regret, stating that “As of this morning (Friday), only 12,442 out of the 98,232 scheduled candidates have

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Most Sought-After University Courses in Nigeria (2025) and Their Cut-Off Scores

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 25, 2025

The competition for admission into Nigerian universities remains intense, and some courses continue to top the list of preferences among students due to their high relevance and limited intake. These programmes demand outstanding UTME results alongside solid academic performance at the secondary school level. In 2025, these seven courses will continue to be popular and

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JAMB suggests penalties for 11 CBT centres, candidates over fingerprint violations

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 18, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has imposed strict sanctions on 11 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and candidates involved in fingerprint irregularities during registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made this announcement after holding a strategy

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Deeper Life High School Celebrates Outstanding 2025 UTME Results

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 8, 2025

The leadership of Deeper Life High School has commended the achievements of their students in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. As stated by the school, a total of 900 students from 22 different campuses nationwide took part in the exam, with 865 results already released and 35 still awaiting release. The institution, which is […]

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24 students from Caleb schools score over 300 in 2025 UTME

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 4, 2025

A total of 24 students from the Caleb Group of Schools in Lagos achieved scores between 301 and 366 in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), representing 91.5% of the maximum 400 marks set by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Additionally, 39 students earned scores ranging from 268 to 299, accounting for […]

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JAMB: Federal, State Universities That Readily Accept Change of Institution Applicants

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 2, 2025

Gaining admission into a university doesn’t solely depend on a high JAMB score. If your result falls within a lower range, there are still smart choices you can make—especially through the JAMB Change of Institution feature, which allows you to select universities that are more accommodating to such scores. If your JAMB score falls between […]

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JAMB Warns Against Fake Resit Exam Slip Messages in Circulation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 28, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has denied responsibility for deceptive messages being shared using a falsified version of its official 66019 shortcode. In a press release shared on Wednesday by the Public Communication Advisor to JAMB, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the examination board clarified that these false messages are instructing candidates—some of whom

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200,000 Candidates Score Above 200 After UTME Resit

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 26, 2025

At least 200,000 additional candidates surpassed the 200-point average in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination after the resit conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, which followed the discovery of both human and technical errors that affected the initial exam. According to the resit results released on Sunday, JAMB reported that a majority of

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5 alternative admission options for low JAMB scores in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 26, 2025

Not everyone achieves a high score in the JAMB exam, but that doesn’t mean your dream of attending a Nigerian university is over. There are several effective options you can explore that do not rely on high UTME scores. These pathways are designed to provide students with a second opportunity to pursue full-time degree programs […]

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Gov. Zulum grants scholarships to female indigenes with UTME scores above 250

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 25, 2025

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has declared that full scholarships will be awarded to all female students from the state who attained scores of 250 and above in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The UTME is organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for students who wish to gain entry […]

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JAMB report shows more candidates score above 300 in 2025 UTME

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 25, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has disclosed that 17,025 candidates scored 300 and above in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, making up 0.88 per cent of the total 1,931,467 who took part in the exam. This figure is the highest ever recorded since the Computer-Based Test system was introduced. As stated in a […]

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JAMB releases results for UTME resit

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 25, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has made public the result of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that was rescheduled. According to the examination authority, out of the 379,000 candidates impacted by technical failures in Lagos and the five South-East states, 336,845 participated in the exam, while 21,082 did not show up. […]

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JAMB: 379,000 Candidates to Get UTME Resit Results Tomorrow

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 20, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that it will make public the results of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit for 379,000 candidates tomorrow. There is widespread anticipation among Nigerians awaiting the outcome. This resit was scheduled in response to numerous complaints about poor performance and technical issues