Mixed reactions trail FG exemption of Colleges of Education from UTME

Mixed Reactions Trail FG’s Exemption of Colleges of Education, Agriculture From UTME

The Federal Government’s decision to exempt candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education and some agriculture-related programmes from the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination has continued to generate reactions across Nigeria’s education sector. Education stakeholders, unions and policy experts have expressed differing views on the policy announced by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa. FG Exemption…

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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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