JAMB Delists 23 CBT Centers in Nigeria
Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated Apr 11, 2026
The delisting of 23 Computer-Based Test centers by the Nigeria===Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, particularly the permanent ban of Ha-Shem Academy, highlights regulatory scrutiny in the education technology sector in Nigeria. This could lead to increased investment in reliable infrastructure for examination centers and potentially impact companies providing CBT solutions.
The Nigeria===Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria has delisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers and issued warnings to 89 others following technical deficiencies observed during the 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). One center, Ha-Shem Academy in Nigeria===Lagos State, was permanently barred from all future JAMB examinations. This decision, announced by Fabian Benjamin, the Public Communication Advisor, aims to ensure the integrity and smooth conduct of the main UTME scheduled from April 16 to April 25, 2026. The affected centers are spread across 11 states and the Nigeria===Federal Capital Territory, including Nigeria===Abia State, Nigeria===Anambra State, Nigeria===Bayelsa State, Nigeria===Delta State, Nigeria===Edo State, Nigeria===Lagos State, Nigeria===Ogun State, Nigeria===Osun State, Nigeria===Oyo State, and Nigeria===Plateau State. The mock UTME served as a critical quality assurance mechanism for JAMB's examination infrastructure.
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