The Digest:
In a significant ruling impacting thousands of prospective students, the Federal High Court in Enugu has ordered an immediate suspension of all admission processes for the 2025/2026 academic session at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). The interim injunction, granted on Tuesday, halts the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the universities from finalizing any admission lists pending the resolution of a suit filed by a group of candidates.
Key Points:
- The Federal High Court in Enugu suspended 2025/2026 admissions into UNILAG and OAU.
- The order also restrains the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) from proceeding.
- The injunction was granted following an ex parte motion filed by a group of 2025 post-UTME candidates.
- Justice A.T. Segun-Bello ruled there was a "veritable and triable issue" requiring a hearing.
- All parties were ordered to "maintain the status quo" on the admission list.
- The case has been adjourned to October 28, 2025, for a substantive hearing.
- The order was publicized by education technology expert Alex Onyia on social media.
Sources: Premium Times Nigeria
