Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife has faced widespread confusion after the Division of Student Affairs instructed newly admitted candidates to resume with admission letters and hostel clearance forms. Many aspirants remain under “Admission in Progress” (AIP) status, with no official confirmation from the university or the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The directive,
The Federal Government has debunked reports claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will no longer be required for admission into tertiary institutions. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade Boriowo, quoted the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji
Over 1,000 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, can now heave a sigh of relief as the Edo State government has resolved their long-standing admission irregularities with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). For years, the affected students — some dating back to the 2017 admission cycle — were unable to print admission
Kaduna State University (KASU) has directed all candidates who completed Post-UTME registration for the 2025/2026 academic session to upload their O’Level results on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal without delay. The university said the upload is a mandatory requirement for admission processing, warning that failure to comply could affect candidates’ chances of
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has issued a notice to candidates applying for the 2025/2026 academic session, urging them to ensure their O’Level results are correctly uploaded on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal. The university said some results may have dropped from the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), warning that admissions
Two of Nigeria’s leading universities, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG), are facing possible legal action after complaints of widespread glitches in their Post-UTME examinations. Alex Onyia, Chief Executive of education platform Educare, said he would sue the institutions following what he described as the “constant bullying of young Nigerian students.”
Laolu Akande, a former presidential media aide, has backed calls for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to raise its cut-off mark for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Akande stated this in an interview on Thursday, arguing that Nigeria must re-establish the prominence of merit in education to keep pace with global standards
Thousands of candidates converged on Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, on Wednesday for the institution’s 2025 Post-UTME screening exercise. The computer-based test, held in batches, drew applicants from across Nigeria, with officials reporting a largely smooth and orderly process. Security staff and invigilators guided candidates into examination halls, while strict checks barred phones,
AbdulRasaq Abubakar Toyin University (AATU) recently organised a one-day Open House where it met with prospective students, parents, and community leaders to share its plan of giving affordable, quality education built on good character. The Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdulrauf Ambali, said AATU is a not-for-profit institution committed to academic excellence, character building, and raising
A confrontation between a staff member and security personnel at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, disrupted activities on campus during Tuesday’s Post-UTME screening exercise. The incident occurred when security officers blocked access to a restricted road designated to ease movement for candidates and their guardians. Witnesses said the non-teaching staff member, who attempted to drive
