An aggrieved widow, Dr. Jane Uche, has appealed to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to resolve the issue of SIM loss, which is preventing her children from registering for the UTME. Uche made the appeal during a phone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday. While narrating her
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has registered 1,290,715 candidates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) within the first 19 days of the registration period. Breakdown of Registration Figures According to JAMB’s weekly bulletin published on Monday, the registration figures per week are as follows: The UTME registration, which serves as an
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially clarified that the minimum age for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions remains 16 years for the 2025/2026 academic session. This clarification follows recent confusion over earlier proposals to increase the minimum admission age to 18 years. Background: The Age Limit Debate In previous announcements, there were
In a bid to support education and empower the youth, the Maradun Unity Arena – Education Committee has announced the provision of 200 free JAMB forms to deserving students across the 10 wards in Maradun Local Government. This initiative is targeted at less privileged and orphaned students, providing them with an opportunity to pursue higher
As the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) draws closer, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a major milestone in the registration process. With 1,687,860 candidates already registered as of March 3, 2025, the board has reaffirmed that the registration deadline remains March 8, 2025, with no plans for an extension. As
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that the deadline for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration remains March 3, 2025, with no plans for an extension. JAMB’s Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, made this clear during a monitoring exercise at several Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers. He stated that the registration process
The latest updates on the 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration reveal significant developments for students preparing for the upcoming examination. With the registration deadline quickly approaching on March 5, 2025, it is the final call for all prospective candidates to complete their application process. Meanwhile, education initiatives are gaining momentum, as several
As the 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination approaches, the Nigerian education sector remains entangled in regulatory challenges that continue to shape university admissions. The latest policy changes, coupled with ongoing inconsistencies in admission requirements, have sparked debates on the future of higher education in the country. From shifting age limits for university
A Nigerian man, Khaleel Ado Ogara, has advised youths from poor families to reconsider taking the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination if they have not secured any form of scholarship. Ogara shared his opinion in a Facebook post on Wednesday, January 8, suggesting that those without financial backing should focus on learning skills
As the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration progresses, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) continues to make key announcements affecting candidates across Nigeria. From updates on registration numbers to policy changes affecting specific categories of students, JAMB remains committed to ensuring a seamless admission process. This news roundup highlights the latest developments,