The Federal Government’s decision to exempt National Certificate in Education (NCE) candidates from the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has continued to generate debate among Nigerians. The policy was announced on 11 May by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) policy meeting in Abuja. Under the…
The President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Titus Amba, has expressed concern over the Federal Government’s waiver of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) requirement for admission into Colleges of Education. Amba said this while speaking at the 21st Century Teachers Workshop in collaboration with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) on…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will begin an option of “Bring Your Own Device” for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from 2027. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions on Monday in Abuja. Oloyede said candidates would be…
Rewrite this news story in 2 different version with Headline as a News for publication in United Kingdom English: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 135 candidates with special needs in Kano centre. The examination, organised by JAMB’s Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), is being…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has continued the release of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with nearly 1.9 million candidates now able to check their scores. In a statement issued in Abuja, the board’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that 1,264,940 results from the 17 and 18 April sittings…
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)…
