Colleges of Education Cut-off Raises Eyebrows Over Teaching Standards
The decision by Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to set a 100 out of 400 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off mark for Colleges of Education (CoEs) has ignited concern over the future of teaching quality in the country. Introduced during a July 2025 policy meeting with vice-chancellors, rectors, and provosts, the policy