93 m. ago How UTME candidate recruited blind agent to write exam – JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that a blind candidate hired a fellow blind man to impersonate him for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB Registrar Prof Ishaq Oloyede, who spoke at a press briefing on Friday, disclosed that the blind impersonator is an undergraduate. Oloyede stated that the board […] The post How UTME candidate recruited blind agent to write exam – JAMB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago 2025 UTME: 80 candidates in police net over alleged exam malpractices

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that 80 candidates that participated in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are in various police detention facilities across the country for their alleged involvement in examination malpractices during the examination. Data released by JAMB indicated that Anambra State was top […] The post 2025 UTME: 80 candidates in police net over alleged exam malpractices appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago 2025 UTME: 41, 027 underage candidates registered, 467 passed – JAMB

•Says 50 caught cheating From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Friday, provided details of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results it released earlier in the week. JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, at a press conference in Abuja, noted that as earlier approved by the Minister of Education, […] The post 2025 UTME: 41, 027 underage candidates registered, 467 passed – JAMB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Results, Confirms Decline In Candidates’ Performance

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Friday released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), revealing a concerning performance trend among candidates. According to the board, over 1.94 million candidates sat for the computer-based test held between 24 April and 5 May. However, about 78 per cent of them scored […] The post JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Results, Confirms Decline In Candidates’ Performance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago 2025 UTME: 80 candidates in police net for alleged exam malpractices 

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that 80 candidates who participated in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are in various police detention facilities across the country for their alleged involvement in examination malpractices during the 2025 exercise.  JAMB said the 80 candidates are being interrogated by […] The post 2025 UTME: 80 candidates in police net for alleged exam malpractices  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago 82 correctional centres’ inmates participated in 2025 UTME — JAMB

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) disclosed on Friday, that no fewer than 82 inmates from different correctional centres in the country participated in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Its Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja, to officially announce the release of the […] The post 82 correctional centres’ inmates participated in 2025 UTME — JAMB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago 2025 UTME: 41,027 underage candidates registered, 467 passed, 50 caught cheating

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Friday, provided details of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results it released earlier in the week.  JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, at a press conference in Abuja, noted that as earlier approved by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, […] The post 2025 UTME: 41,027 underage candidates registered, 467 passed, 50 caught cheating appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago UTME (JAMB) blames teachers for the ‘mass failure’ of candidates

JAMB released her statistics of the just-concluded exams. Sadly, out of the 1.9something million candidates that registered, 1.5 million candidates read more UTME (JAMB) blames teachers for the ‘mass failure’ of candidates

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22 h. ago The great betrayal: How Nigeria is setting its students up to fail

Deborah did not cry; She just stared. When 17-year-old Deborah Ajayi saw her 2025 UTME score 187 out of 400 read more The great betrayal: How Nigeria is setting its students up to fail

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69 h. ago 2016 till date: Percentage of candidates who scored less than 200 in JAMB/UTME

A few days ago, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the statistical analysis of the 2025 Unified Tertiary read more 2016 till date: Percentage of candidates who scored less than 200 in JAMB/UTME

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3 d. ago Mass Failure In 2025 UTME Proof That Tinubu Government’s Efforts To End Exam Malpractice Is Working — Education Minister

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has said that high failure rate in 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination is proof that anti-malpractice measures are working effectively. Dr. Alausa’s statement is coming, amid nationwide concern following a just concluded Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examination. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that JAMB’s released results showed […] The post Mass Failure In 2025 UTME Proof That Tinubu Government’s Efforts To End Exam Malpractice Is Working — Education Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago JAMB: Experts canvass investment as 75% candidates score below 200

In the face of an abysmal failure in the 2025 Unified Matriculation Examination (UTME), stakeholders have advocated curriculum reform and read more JAMB: Experts canvass investment as 75% candidates score below 200

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4 d. ago Over 1.5 Million Candidates Failed To Score 200 And Above In 2025 UTME – JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that more than 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), out of a total of 1,955,069 who registered for the exam. This startling statistic means that roughly 75% of candidates failed to reach the 200 mark, a commonly accepted […] The post Over 1.5 Million Candidates Failed To Score 200 And Above In 2025 UTME – JAMB appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago 41,000 Underage Candidates Sit 2025 UTME Despite Age Restriction

Over 41,000 candidates below the age of 16 were among the more than two million registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), despite the age restriction for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Real-time data from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration dashboard on Tuesday revealed that 41,027 underage candidates were part […]

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1 week ago 37 Visually Impaired Candidates Sit For 2025 UTME At Bauchi Centre

A total of 37 visually impaired candidates participated in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at the Bauchi special JAMB Centre, held at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Yelwa Campus. The special JAMB centre is part of the federal government’s effort to provide equal opportunities for persons with special needs to achieve their […]

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1 week ago More troubles for JAMB as candidates vandalise centre computers over glitch

The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) tales of woes continues to unveil as candidates went on rampage following a read more More troubles for JAMB as candidates vandalise centre computers over glitch

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2 w. ago JAMB 2025: Check out how to print UTME slip as exam begins April 24

By Seyi Babalola The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has stated that the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) would commence on April 24, rather than April 25, as previously announced. Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the JAMB spokesman, stated this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. Benjamin said the adjustment had been made to […] The post JAMB 2025: Check out how to print UTME slip as exam begins April 24 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC spokesman, Oyewale wins 2025 NIPR government spokesperson award

The Head of Media and Publicity at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Dele Oyewale, has been named the Outstanding Federal Government Spokesperson of the Year by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. Oyewale, a Deputy Commander at the EFCC, emerged winner in the keenly contested category at the National Spokespersons Awards held on Wednesday. Read More

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3 w. ago Full list of phones that WhatsApp will no longer work on in May 2025

Users of older mobile phones will no longer be able to access WhatsApp from May 5, 2025, as the messaging platform phases out support for select devices. This move is part of Meta’s ongoing efforts to maintain security and ensure optimal performance across newer hardware and operating systems. The decision will affect both WhatsApp and Read More

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3 w. ago Over 106 suspects arrested in first quarter of 2025 — Delta CP

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, has disclosed that over 106 suspects involved in various serious crimes were arrested by the command in the first quarter of the year. Olufemi disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Asaba, the state capital, stating that a total of Read More

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