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The Digest: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has instructed all candidates who uploaded their O-level results before the final release of the 2025 WAEC SSCE results to re-upload their updated results to ensure eligibility for admission. Key Points: JAMB clears previously...

The Digest: JAMB is set to screen over 500 exceptional candidates under the age of 16 for the 2025/2026 academic session. This screening process is scheduled for September 22-26 and will involve thorough evaluations to ensure academic readiness and maturity. Key Points: Over 500 exceptional...

The Digest: JAMB introduces stringent new rules for under-16 UTME candidates seeking admission into Nigerian universities. With a focus on academic excellence and psychological readiness, the move aims to curb academic abuse and ensure candidates' preparedness for higher education. Key...

The Digest: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the list of the top ten candidates in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with Okeke Chinedu Christian from Anambra State achieving the highest score of 375 out of a possible 400. This...

The Digest: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially set the cut-off mark for university admissions at 150 for the 2025/2026 academic session. This decision was made during the annual policy meeting on admissions held in Abuja, with key stakeholders in attendance...

The Digest: The Federal Government has officially set the minimum age for admission into Nigeria's tertiary institutions at 16 years. This new policy was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, at the 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Policy Meeting. Key...

On July 8, 2025, JAMB will announce the official cut-off marks for tertiary admissions in Nigeria. For over 1.9 million candidates, it’s more than a policy—it’s permission. After a year of delays, withheld results, and system hiccups, students stand quietly at the threshold, wondering if the...

Start your day with concise, essential news shaping Nigeria. Here are the seven most important stories, each with a clear headline and a two-sentence summary to keep you informed and ahead. 1. Boko Haram Attack Claims Nine Lives in Northeastern Nigeria Nine people were killed in a violent...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised concerns about the low number of candidates printing their examination slips for the upcoming UTME mop-up exam. According to a statement from JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, only 12.6% of the 98,232 registered candidates had...