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The Digest: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has remitted N1,570,671,200 to Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres that participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration exercise. According to a bulletin signed by Public Communication Advisor...

The Digest: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially opened registration for the 2026 Direct Entry programme, with sales of application documents commencing Monday, March 2, and closing Saturday, April 25, 2026. In a statement on its official X account, JAMB...

The Digest: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that candidates are not required to remove their hijabs during registration, following a viral video alleging discrimination against a Muslim candidate at Afe Babalola University (ABUAD). In a statement, JAMB...

The Digest: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the sale of e-PINs for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will close at midnight on Thursday, February 26, with no extension granted. Registration at accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT)...

The Digest: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that undergraduates are not prohibited from registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry. However, candidates must openly declare their current matriculation status...

The Digest: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released detailed guidelines for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration. Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede announced that the sale of UTME application documents (ePINs) began on January 19, with actual...

The Digest: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the sale of registration forms for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry admissions. Prospective candidates must have a National Identification Number and meet age requirements Key Points...

The Digest: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has advised prospective candidates to begin creating their profiles immediately ahead of registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry. In its weekly bulletin, the board emphasised the need for...

The Digest: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to accredit 1,039 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Registrar Prof. Is’haq Oloyede emphasized that the annual re-accreditation is...

The Digest: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released a comprehensive guide for candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, emphasizing the importance of accurate data and providing clear steps to avoid common errors. With registration...

The Digest: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has published detailed registration guidelines for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Rooted in the storm of academic transition, the announcement outlines key steps, from NIN verification to biometric capture, while...

The Digest: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has granted public universities a two-week extension to complete their 2025 admissions, moving the deadline from October 31 to November 17 to accommodate recent legal and academic disruptions. Key Points: JAMB extended the admissions...

The Digest: Officials from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) staged a dramatic walkout from a House of Representatives budget hearing on Wednesday, refusing to participate in an open session. According to TheCable, the confrontation erupted when JAMB's representative...

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...

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...

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...