Resuscitate Deplorable Standard Of Nigeria’s Educational System, ICT Consultant Tasks FG, Others
An information communication technology (ICT) consultant in Rivers State, Hon Bright Ikechukwu Nwankwo, has called on the Federal Government and stakeholders in the Educational sector, to resuscitate the standard of Nigeria’s educational system. Hon Nwankwo stressed that this is a pressing concern that requires immediate attention from the central government. Speaking with newsmen recently in […]
House Of Reps Apologize For JAMB Failure
The House of Representatives has issued a public apology to Nigerians following the widespread failure recorded in the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The apology was delivered by Hon. Oforji Oboku, Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education Examination Bodies, during a press conference […]
JAMB to Publish UTME Resit Results for 379,000 Candidates on Wednesday
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to release the results of 379,000 candidates who sat for the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Wednesday. This examination was rescheduled due to technical and human errors that occurred during the initial UTME, particularly in Lagos and the South-East states, affecting approximately 379,997 candidates. […]
JAMB Registrar Chokes Back Tears, Apologize for 2025 UTME Issue
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 379,997 candidates will retake the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from May 16, 2025 due to technical glitches that affected 157 out of 887 centers. The Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, broke down in tears during a media briefing, apologizing for the error and assuring […]
JAMB Releases Analysis For 2025 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has published a detailed statistical report on the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), providing an in-depth overview of candidate performance across Nigeria. The UTME, a critical gateway to tertiary education, saw significant participation this year, with the released data shedding light on both overall results and specific […]
JAMB Delists Four UTME Centers, Arrests 27 Impersonators
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has taken robust steps to safeguard the integrity of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by delisting four Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the country and apprehending 27 individuals engaged in impersonation. These decisive actions, coupled with a firm stance against any form of discriminatory practice, were […]
JAMB Changes Commencement Date for 2025 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a revision to the commencement date of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to a statement released by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the examination will now commence on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The original date was Friday, April 25, 2025. The statement, […]
Etche Council Rolls Out Free JAMB Registration for Residents
The Executive Chairman of Etche Local Government Area, Hon. Uzodinma Nwafor, has introduced a free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration program to support residents pursuing higher education. Council spokesperson Robinson Oluor announced that the program will benefit both indigenes and non-indigenes living in Etche. He clarified that the initiative will assist students awaiting […]
JAMB Extends Under-16 Admission Policy Deadline to 2025
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has extended its deadline for admitting candidates under 16 years old into Nigerian tertiary institutions to August 2025. This decision comes as a reconsideration of its earlier policy, which mandated a minimum admission age of 16 years for the 2024/2025 academic session. Previously, JAMB had enforced the 16-year […]
Senate to Investigate JAMB Supervisor’s Alleged Misconduct and Withholding of UTME Result
A petition submitted to the Senate by Onyebuchi Obioha, a concerned parent, has sparked an investigation into the alleged misconduct of a Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) supervisor and the withholding of his daughter’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result Obioha’s petition, submitted through Senator Neda Imasuen, alleges that a JAMB supervisor gave his 16-year-old […]
JAMB Urges African Nations to Develop Local AI Technologies
In a compelling address at the University of Ilorin, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), urged African countries to develop their own artificial intelligence (AI) technologies rather than relying on foreign solutions. During his lecture, titled “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanities,” Oloyede highlighted the critical need […]
JAMB Automates Services to Prevent Extortion, Enhance Service Delivery
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has taken a significant step towards preventing extortion and enhancing service delivery by fully automating its services. This move aims to reduce physical contact with candidates, most of whom are underage. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, emphasized the importance of limiting physical contact to address issues of exploitation […]