Nigeria===Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board

The Nigeria===Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is reaffirming its commitment to providing free application documents for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to candidates with disabilities. This initiative aims to promote equal opportunities in higher education.

The Nigeria===Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board temporarily suspended the selection of examination towns in Nigeria===Ekiti State for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination to restructure the examination town configurations. This action aims to improve candidate experience by ensuring closer proximity to examination centers and easing transportation challenges.

The Nigeria===Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board clarified its policy regarding hijab wearing during registration, stating that candidates are not required to remove their hijabs but must ensure their ears are visible for biometric capture. This clarification aims to address concerns about alleged discrimination and maintain public trust.

The Nigeria===Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board is facing criticism for administrative lapses leading to hardship for UTME candidates. They are urged to implement corrective measures to ensure students are not disadvantaged by systemic failures.

The Nigeria===Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has projected a significant increase in its internally generated revenue for 2026, aiming for N23.8 billion. This indicates strong financial performance and operational efficiency. JAMB also plans to remit N6 billion to the Federal Government of Nigeria's federation account.