Nigeria’s education sector is once again being questioned after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exposed widespread malpractice in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
A special panel revealed over 4,000 cases of biometric manipulation, nearly 200 instances of AI-assisted impersonation, and close to 2,000 false disability claims. The report also cited forgery, multiple identity registrations, and collusion involving parents, schools, and computer-based test operators.
The JAMB scandal adds to a list of controversies that have unsettled the sector in recent years.
Deadly School Fire in Zamfara
At least 17 children died in February 2025 when a blaze tore through an Islamic school in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State. The findings linked the incident to poor safety standards, despite government pledges made under the 2014 Safe School Initiative.
Chibok Girls Still Missing
Eleven years after Boko Haram abducted 276 schoolgirls from Chibok, about 100 remain in captivity. Critics say government efforts to rescue them and protect schools in conflict zones remain inadequate.
Religious Dress Code Disputes
Universities in Nigeria have faced backlash for banning the niqab and hijab in classrooms and practical sessions. Rights groups argue the policies discriminate against Muslim women and infringe on constitutional freedoms.
Chrisland Schools’ Repeated Scandals
Chrisland Schools continue to face public outrage over cases ranging from sexual assault allegations to negligence linked to student deaths.
These controversies all add to the systemic lapses in the Nigerian educational system, yelling for urgent salvaging.
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