Candidates Do Not Need to Remove Hijab During Registration — JAMB
JAMB denies ordering removal of hijab Issue linked to biometric photo rules, not religion Candidates only asked to show ears for identification Clarification follows viral video from ABUAD centre The…
2026 UTME: JAMB Registers 1.5m Candidates, Fixes Feb 26 Deadline, Rules Out Extension
Over 1.5 million candidates registered for 2026 UTME e-PIN vending ends February 26, registration closes February 28 JAMB insists no extension, cites national exam calendar The Joint Admissions and Matriculation…
JAMB Suspends Exam Town Selection for 2026 UTME Candidates in Ekiti
JAMB halts exam town selection for 2026 UTME candidates in Ekiti State Suspension linked to restructuring of examination towns to improve candidate access Board assures temporary measure aimed at reducing…
JAMB Announces Date For 2026 UTME Registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will begin on Monday, January 26, and end on February 28…
JAMB Releases 2026 UTME Registration Guidelines for Candidates
• JAMB outlines step-by-step registration procedures for 2026 UTME • Candidates urged to verify NIN, biodata, and personal details to avoid errors • UTME form sale runs January 31…
JAMB Explains Why 15 Year Old Girl Who Scored 371 Was Not Invited for Final Vetting
JAMB clarified that Kareem Omolarami failed to attend the university’s internal screening, disqualifying her from the final vetting. The underage UTME candidate scored 371 but could not complete all four…
Ministry of Education Dismisses Claims That JAMB Is No Longer Required for University Admission
The Federal Ministry of Education dismissed reports claiming JAMB is no longer mandatory for tertiary admission. Minister Tunji Alausa reaffirmed that JAMB remains the official and legally empowered admission body.…
JAMB Reschedules 18,000 Candidates For UTME Aug 6
JAMB reschedules 18,000 candidates for UTME The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has rescheduled 18,000 candidates who experienced biometric verification challenges to seat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The…
Why JAMB Results Cannot Be Used More Than One Year – Registrar
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede has explained that results for the board’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cannot last beyond one year.…
Prof. Dibu Ojerinde: CPC Arraigns ex-JAMB Registrar, 4 Children For N5b Fraud
The Federal Government is to arraign Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on seven counts bordering on money laundering at a Federal High Court, Abuja.…