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The Digest:

A special committee investigating malpractice in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has revealed widespread technology-driven fraud, including thousands of cases of fingerprint manipulation and artificial intelligence-assisted cheating. The panel, chaired by Jake Epelle, presented its findings to JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, highlighting an alarming normalization of high-tech infractions.

Key Points:
  • The committee documented 4,251 cases of “finger blending” (fingerprint manipulation) to bypass biometric verification.
  • It uncovered 192 instances of AI-powered impersonation using image morphing techniques.
  • Additional infractions included 1,878 false disability claims and forged credentials.
  • Fraudulent activities involved multiple NIN registrations and collusion with exam syndicates.
  • Parents, tutorial centers, schools, and CBT operators were cited as complicit in organized cheating.
  • The panel attributed the rise in malpractice to weak legal frameworks and poor enforcement.
  • Recommendations include AI-powered biometric tools, real-time monitoring, and a dedicated Exam Security Operations Center.
This report underscores a critical threat to the integrity of Nigeria’s education system, calling for urgent technological and regulatory reforms to restore credibility to national examinations.

Sources: Channels Television