Admission seekers, parents lament sluggish application, document submission process at JAMB office

Admission seekers, parents lament sluggish application, document submission process at JAMB office

University admission seekers and parents have expressed frustration over the tortuous delays in submitting documents at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) office in Abuja. Some of them spoke to PREMIUM TIMES at the JAMB office in Kado, Abuja, on Wednesday, lamenting the delay, which has run into more than a week for several … Read more

JAMB to conduct supplementary examinations

JAMB to conduct supplementary examinations

The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) said on Sunday that it is conducting a supplementary examination for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examination (UTME). The board has also scheduled the supplementary examinations for 22 June, according to a statement by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. JAMB said 24,535 candidates are to take part in the … Read more

JAMB says candidate accosted over hijab finished exam %

JAMB says candidate accosted over hijab finished exam %

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said the candidate who faced discrimination over the use of hijab at a Lagos centre where she sat the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) was allowed the entire two hours to complete her exam. A statement by JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, said the clarification became necessary as information … Read more

JAMB, NIMC set to meet as applicants face challenges over NIN

JAMB, NIMC set to meet as applicants face challenges over NIN

One week after the commencement of the sales of forms for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), prospective applicants have expressed frustration over the challenges faced in their efforts to either link their mobile telephone lines with their National Identification Number (NIN) or ‘incorrect’ information contained in their NIN details. UTME is an entrance … Read more

Why we increased UTME fee — JAMB

Why we increased UTME fee — JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the registration fee for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) was increased due to the hike in the price of diesel. The Registrar of JAMB, Ishaq Oloyede, stated this while appearing before the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education Examination Boards on Wednesday. He said … Read more