The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has permanently blacklisted six Computer-Based Test (CBT) officials for their alleged involvement in blank registration malpractice during the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made this announcement on Monday while addressing journalists after monitoring CBT centres in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Blacklisted for Life
Oloyede revealed that the six individuals, who were engaged by JAMB from various institutions across the country, have been banned for life from participating in any JAMB-conducted examinations.
“These individuals were caught engaging in examination malpractice. We have their details and will continue monitoring them, even if they become professors or are appointed as Vice-Chancellors in the future.”
He also disclosed that one senior university official is currently facing prosecution for an admission-related crime, while four others are under investigation and on JAMB’s watchlist.
Night Registration and Candidate Data Misuse
JAMB had earlier caught 10 institutions registering candidates at night, a practice that has been strictly prohibited. The affected institutions have been issued warnings, with Oloyede reiterating that CBT centres should not store or manipulate candidates’ registration templates.
Over 420,000 Candidates Registered So Far
As of Monday afternoon, a total of 420,674 candidates had been registered for the 2025/2026 UTME.
- 32,435 candidates were registered on Monday alone, marking the 5th day of the registration exercise.
- 124,632 candidates have enrolled for the Mock UTME.
- 331 candidates registered for trial testing, a category of candidates not seeking admission into Nigerian universities this year.
Oloyede stated that JAMB is targeting two million candidates for the 2025 UTME.
Underage Candidates on the Rise
The number of underage candidates (below 16 years old by October) has also seen a sharp increase.
- As of Monday afternoon, 4,997 underage candidates had registered.
- By the end of the day, the figure was expected to exceed 5,000.
Oloyede criticized parents who push their children into tertiary education too early, labeling their actions as selfish and misguided.
“Many of these parents are misdirecting their children. They want to use their children’s early education to decorate their CVs.”
JAMB’s Stance on Underage Candidates
Oloyede clarified that all underage candidates are required to sign an indemnity form, agreeing to meet academic expectations. If they fail to meet up, they face possible sanctions.
Smooth Registration Process Across CBT Centres
The JAMB Registrar visited several CBT centres in Kwara State, including:
- Kwara State College of Education
- Al-Hikmah University
- Socrates College
- Matrix CBT Centre, Pipeline Road, Tanke
- University of Ilorin CBT Centre
After inspecting the registration process, Oloyede expressed satisfaction with the smooth execution of the exercise, crediting JAMB staff, CBT centre operators, and security agencies for their cooperation.
“Going around, I’m very proud of everyone on the field—CBT centre operators, my staff, and all those involved. The process has been excellent so far, and we appreciate the support of security agencies,” he said.
With JAMB’s strict monitoring and enforcement in place, the board continues to crack down on malpractice while ensuring a seamless registration process for candidates nationwide.