The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Mock, conducted on March 28. Fabian Benjamin, the board’s Public Communication Adviser, said candidates can check their results by sending “MOCKRESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number registered for the 2026 UTME. He…
Mr Jubril Emilagba, Chairman Lagos Mainland Local Government, on Tuesday, gave 750 free Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) forms to indigent students across the council area. Emilagba at the distribution ceremony, reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to promoting education. He said the local government keeps investing in education, with projects like renovating Kadara and UNA…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reminded prospective candidates that registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will close on Feb. 26. The board advised candidates intending to sit for the examination to complete their registration immediately, stating that the deadline would not be extended under any circumstance. This is contained…
Nigeria’s admissions authority, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has moved to clear confusion surrounding the registration process for the 2026 UTME and Direct Entry examinations, following widespread claims that already-admitted students were barred from applying. In a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday, JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, said the allegation was false…
The Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Suleja Region, Niger State, has rewarded the best-performing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates from the church with cash prizes. The Regional Overseer, Pastor Samuel Ndagi, presented the awards on Sunday in Suleja. Miss Faith Emmanuel, who scored 279 points, received ₦100,000 through the Deeper Life Schools Outreach (DLSO)…
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has released the results of its Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening examinations, with candidates now able to check their scores through the university’s online portal. Public Relations Officer Dr Benedicta Ehanire confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, but cautioned applicants not to panic over the “NOT ADMITTED” message…
The Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has commenced registration for candidates seeking admission into the institution for the 2025/2026 academic session through the Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) screening exercise. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Registrar of the institution, Mr. Abiodun Okunniga, in…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has “suspected” foul play in the results of Chinedu Okeke, the best candidate in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB Registrar, at the 2025 policy meeting of the board on Tuesday in Abuja, announced that Okeke, an indigene of Anambra, emerged the best…
Nigeria’s university admissions board, JAMB, has scheduled a mop-up examination for 28 June 2025 to accommodate thousands of candidates affected by previous biometric or logistical issues during the UTME exercise. The development was confirmed in a press statement issued on Sunday by Dr Fabian Benjamin, spokesperson for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. The exam,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recommended tough penalties for 11 Computer‑Based Test (CBT) centres and their registrants involved in fingerprint irregularities during registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Registrar/Chief Executive of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, stated this after a brainstorming session with some critical stakeholders following a meeting with…
