The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has exposed a massive case of academic fraud involving applicants seeking Direct Entry admission into Bayero University, Kano (BUK). Out of 148 A-level results submitted to the institution, only six were found to be genuine, while the remaining 142 were confirmed to be fake.
This revelation was made public through JAMB’s latest weekly bulletin and has sparked renewed concern about the rising use of forged certificates by desperate candidates trying to secure admission into Nigerian universities.
How the Fraud Was Uncovered
JAMB noted that the detection of these fake results was made possible through the use of its Nigeria Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (NIPEDS) — a centralized platform introduced two years ago to verify the authenticity of academic qualifications.
The fraud came to light after Bayero University, Kano raised concerns about the credibility of the documents being submitted for Direct Entry consideration. After a thorough verification process, the university discovered that only six out of the 148 results were legitimate, while the rest were outright forgeries.
Through NIPEDS, JAMB was able to track and flag these fake results, many of which included fraudulent IJMBE certificates allegedly issued by Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and other foreign and local institutions.
JAMB Warns Institutions and Candidates
In its bulletin, JAMB reiterated that one of its primary responsibilities is to ensure that only candidates with authentic qualifications are admitted into Nigerian tertiary institutions. The board has since handed over the individuals involved in the scam to law enforcement authorities for prosecution.
JAMB also issued a stern warning to institutions that fail to conduct proper internal verification of certificates submitted by applicants. According to the board, any university or polytechnic that knowingly or carelessly admits candidates with fake credentials will be considered complicit in the fraud.
While NIPEDS remains a key tool in fighting admission fraud, JAMB emphasized that institutions must not rely solely on the system but must also implement their own verification procedures to guard against manipulation.
Growing Trend of Admission Fraud
This is not the first time JAMB is uncovering large-scale forgery. In recent weeks, the board reported discovering 13 more fake A-level certificates submitted by candidates to various institutions. Shockingly, some of those institutions had already proposed admission for the affected candidates before the fraud was detected.
JAMB has consistently urged candidates to avoid shortcuts and to refrain from using forged documents, reminding the public that it has the technical capacity to detect false entries, including results from foreign institutions.
Final Word
As the 2025 Direct Entry registration continues across the country, JAMB’s latest discovery serves as a strong reminder to candidates and institutions about the consequences of document fraud. Candidates with questionable results are advised to withdraw voluntarily, as the board continues to widen its investigations — including reviewing past admissions that may have been obtained through dishonest means.
JAMB has assured the public that it will remain committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in the admission process and will continue to collaborate with institutions and security agencies to ensure that only qualified and deserving candidates are admitted.
For more updates on JAMB 2025, Direct Entry procedures, and admission news, visit jamb2025.com.