The Founder and President of Atiba University, Oyo, Dr James Adesokan Ojebode, has criticised reports that some federal universities have refused to accept results from the National Examinations Council (NECO) in their ongoing admission processes. In a statement issued in Oyo, Ojebode described the move as unjust, discriminatory, and contrary to Nigeria’s commitment to inclusive
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released an updated guide on subject combinations for candidates preparing for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to the Council, the review aims to align students’ subject choices with their academic disciplines and promote a more precise distinction among Science, Arts, and Commercial classes.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced new subject combinations for candidates taking the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Under the revised guidelines, Science and Arts students will no longer be allowed to take Economics, a change the Council says is aimed at ensuring academic consistency with students’ chosen disciplines. WAEC
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres to adopt Microsoft Camera technology for the registration of candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Board said the new requirement is part of efforts to curb identity fraud and other malpractices detected during the 2025 UTME. The
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s education sector to reduce reliance on foreign aid. Oloyede made the call in Ibadan on Thursday while speaking at the 595th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Ibadan, delivered by Prof. Dhikru Adewale Yaboyaju of
The policy of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), which allows only candidates aged 16 and above to gain admission into universities, has continued to stir reactions across the country. The policy, which has received the backing of the Minister of State for Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, is meant to ensure students are mature
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board has announced that several universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education are still selling admission forms for the 2025/2026 academic session. Among the institutions with open applications are Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA), Abia State University (ABSU), Akwa Ibom State University (AKUM), Ekiti State University (EKSU), University
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has warned that accurate registration will be crucial to the success of the Federal Government’s planned Computer-Based Examinations (CBE). Mr Tunde Ajibade, WAEC Branch Controller in Anambra State, gave the warning in Awka during a meeting with the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders on preparations for the 2025/2026
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) office in Osogbo, Osun State, was thrown into confusion on Tuesday as hundreds of candidates seeking services were left stranded. Many had travelled from towns such as Ife, Ede, Ikire, Ikirun, and even Oko in Oyo State to resolve issues like changing institutions, changing courses, and admission regularisation.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that 21 universities are yet to submit the Post-UTME results of underage candidates for vetting. JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, said despite an agreement and a September 15 deadline, the schools failed to forward the scores. Some of the institutions include the University of Lagos, Lagos State
