Nigerian students during a computer-based examination organised by JAMB

JAMB exempts Education, Agriculture candidates from UTME

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…

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JAMB candidates during UTME examination in Nigeria

UTME 2026: JAMB Arrests Candidates and Parent Over Alleged AI Result Forgery

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….

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Students sitting for the 2026 UTME exam at a CBT centre in Nigeria

2026 UTME Begins Nationwide as JAMB Tightens Security and Strengthens Systems

The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has officially commenced across Nigeria, with more than 2.2 million candidates taking part in the nationwide exercise. The examination, organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), is being conducted in over 900 accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres. Authorities say the process has been largely smooth, despite…

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Female student wearing hijab at CBT exam centre in Nigeria

JAMB Reacts to Hijab Incident at Ibadan CBT Centre, Blames ‘Overzealous’ Staff

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified reports surrounding a hijab-related incident at a Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre in Ibadan, attributing the situation to the actions of a single staff member. According to the board, the issue occurred during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) screening exercise at the Esther Oshikoya CBT Centre…

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