The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the suspension of admissions into Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programmes at eight universities for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The decision follows the Council of Legal Education (CLE)‘s directive to suspend the Law programme in the affected institutions due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja.
Affected Universities
The universities where Law admissions have been suspended include:
- Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State
- Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State
- Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State
- Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
- Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State
- Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
- Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State
No Law Admissions for 2025/2026 Session
JAMB explicitly warned candidates against applying for Law programmes in these universities, stating that it will not approve any admissions for the course at these institutions in the 2025/2026 academic session.
The ban on Law admissions at the Nigerian Police Academy will also extend into the 2026/2027 academic session.
“As a result, JAMB will not approve any admissions for candidates seeking to enrol in the Law programme at the aforementioned universities for the 2025/2026 academic session. Furthermore, the ban on registration for the Law programme at the Nigerian Police Academy will extend into the 2026/2027 academic session,” the Board stated.
Implications for Candidates
Prospective UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates who intend to study Law are advised to select other accredited universities to avoid complications during admission processing.
Candidates who have already selected any of the affected universities for Law in their UTME registration are urged to make necessary changes to their preferred institutions before the admission process begins.
JAMB further assured that it will continue to work with regulatory bodies like the Council of Legal Education (CLE) to ensure that only universities meeting the required academic and infrastructural standards are allowed to offer Law programmes.
JAMB’s Commitment to Quality Legal Education
This suspension highlights JAMB’s commitment to upholding the integrity and quality of legal education in Nigeria by ensuring that only accredited and well-equipped institutions are allowed to admit Law students.
The Council of Legal Education (CLE), which regulates Law education in Nigeria, had previously raised concerns over inadequate resources, poor staffing, and non-compliance with academic standards in some universities offering Law.
By enforcing this suspension, JAMB aims to protect students from enrolling in substandard Law programmes that may jeopardize their future legal careers.
For more updates, candidates are advised to visit JAMB’s official website (www.jamb.gov.ng) and follow the Board’s verified social media platforms.
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