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Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has fixed October 31, 2026, as the deadline for all public universities in Nigeria to conclude their admission processes for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement was made during the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja. According to resolutions adopted at the meeting, private…
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has approved 150 as the minimum admission benchmark for universities in the 2026 admission exercise. The decision was reached during the annual JAMB policy meeting held in Abuja on Monday, where heads of tertiary institutions and education stakeholders gathered to determine admission guidelines for the new academic session. Under the…
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the official list of the most preferred universities in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination applications. According to figures presented during the ongoing JAMB policy meeting in Abuja, Lagos State University emerged as the top choice among candidates nationwide, overtaking several long-established favourites. LASU recorded a total of…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has warned that Nigeria’s public university system could witness another round of industrial action if governments fail to fully implement the 2025 agreement signed with the union. The warning followed the union’s National Executive Council meeting held at Modibbo Adama University in Yola on May 9 and 10, 2026….
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced a major change to Nigeria’s tertiary admission process, revealing that candidates seeking admission into Education programmes and Agriculture-related non-engineering courses will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The announcement was made during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions…
The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions has announced plans to suspend its nationwide strike from Monday, May 11, 2026. The decision followed renewed negotiations between the unions and the Federal Government over unresolved welfare issues and the implementation of…
ThThe Eid al-Adha school dates are important for students, parents, and schools planning the academic calendar. The Eid al-Adha school dates determine when schools close and reopen during the Islamic holiday period. Schools usually adjust their timetable so students can observe Eid al-Adha celebrations with their families. Eid al-Adha School Dates and Holiday Schedule The…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has extended the JAMB Direct Entry registration deadline for the 2026/2027 academic session. The new JAMB Direct Entry registration deadline is now set for May 8, 2026, giving candidates more time to complete their applications. Reason for JAMB Direct Entry registration deadline extension The board said the extension of…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has apologised for the delay in releasing the second batch of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. Delay Sparks Concern Among CandidatesThe board had earlier scheduled Saturday for the release of the results but failed to meet the timeline, leading to frustration among candidates waiting for…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed the arrest of two candidates and a parent for allegedly falsifying 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results using Artificial Intelligence and other digital tools. The suspects were reportedly involved in manipulating official result notifications sent via SMS in an attempt to deceive parents and guardians….
