Debate Grows Over Minimum Age for WASSCE and University Entry.
The Federal Government’s decision to set the minimum age for sitting the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and gaining admission to Nigerian universities at 18 has sparked significant debate. Critics argue that the policy ignores more pressing issues in the country’s educational system while stifling the progress of gifted students. Professor Johnson Olaleru […]
JAMB Clarifies Role, Denies Involvement in HND Admission Processes
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has categorically denied any involvement in the admission process for Higher National Diploma (HND) students, dispelling widespread misconceptions about its role in such matters. In an official statement signed by the board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB made it clear that it has neither authority nor control over the […]
JAMB Lament Over Discovery Of 3000 Fake Graduates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has revealed the shocking discovery of 3,000 individuals falsely posing as graduates without ever attending a university. This revelation was made by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during a meeting with the leadership of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State Universities. The details were published in the board’s […]
JAMB Warns Candidates Against Fraudsters Promising UTME Results Without Registered SIM Cards
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a stern warning to candidates appearing for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to beware of fraudulent schemes promising to deliver results without registered SIM cards. This caution comes in response to reports of deceitful activities orchestrated by individuals working in collaboration with an individual […]
JAMB Announces UTME Results, Releases and Reseat Dates
The recent announcements made by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) regarding the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have sparked widespread discussion and debate within the educational community. With the release of 3,921 previously withheld results and the rescheduling of 24,535 candidates for a retake, there is a flurry of activity as candidates, […]
JAMB CAPS Essential for Streamlined Admission Process in all Higher Institutions
In a significant step towards enhancing the efficiency of admission processes, Gerard University of Medical Sciences, located in Imope-Ijebu, Ogun state, has elaborated the importance of collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) Central Admission Processing System (CAPS). The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor ‘Niran Adetoro, emphasized this during the institution’s inaugural […]
Student awarded scholarship by Innoson manipulated results – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma, the pupil celebrated as the top scorer in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), faked her result. Mmesoma, an Anglican Girls Secondary School student in Nnewi, Anambra state, gained popularity for scoring 362 in this year’s UTME. The student also claimed she was […]
JAMB trains stakeholders on new CAPS, IBASS
JAMB announces date for 2022 UTME registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board have announced the date for the registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the Direct Entry examination. Announcing the development in its weekly bulletin on Monday, the board said the registrations would commence by February 12, 2022. The Joint Admissions And Matriculation Board (JAMB) had vowed to […]
JAMB mulls postponing 2021 UTME
6 Easy steps to registering for 2021 JAMB
JAMB begins sale of forms for 2021 admissions