26 July 2026

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UTME Fiasco And the Future of JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) was established in 1978 to serve as a clearing house for candidates seeking admission into Nigerian universities. The decree establishing the body was later amended to include other tertiary institutions, effectively replacing the concessionary arrangement that was in place hitherto. Under the concessionary arrangement, student applicants could apply

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JAMB Uncovers Widespread Exam Malpractices, 80 Suspects in Custody

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that 80 suspects are under police interrogation for their involvement in malpractices during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede revealed this during a Friday press briefing at JAMB’s headquarters in Abuja. Oloyede said new methods of exam fraud were observed

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UTME 2025: Over 75% of Candidates Score Below 200, Sparking Calls for Urgent Curriculum Reform

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, revealing that more than 75% of candidates scored below 200 out of 400. This alarming statistic has intensified concerns about the effectiveness of Nigeria’s current educational curriculum in preparing students for tertiary education. In response to the dismal

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