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JAMB admission policy and digital updates

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Latest: Nigeria releases 2026/2027 Federal Unity Colleges admission list

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has implemented new policies and digital systems to manage tertiary institution admissions in Nigeria. JAMB clarified requirements for underage candidates, defined as

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Nigeria JAMB leadership transition

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Latest: Ishaq Oloyede concludes tenure as JAMB Registrar

Professor Ishaq Oloyede handed over the registrar role of Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on 31 July 2026 after a decade marked by expanded computer-based testing, biometric verification, CCTV m

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JAMB UTME registration and security updates

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Latest: JAMB implements NIN for UTME registration to boost security

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced new measures and advisories regarding the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration process in Nigeria. Initially, the board issued

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Nigeria hijab court rulings

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Latest: Oyo State High Court Rules Forced Hijab Removal for JAMB Exams Unconstitutional, Orders ₦10.5 Million Damages

In early July 2026, a Nigerian Court of Appeal reversed a prior decision and reinstated a ban on wearing the hijab at an international school in Ibadan, reaffirming restrictions on religious attire in that institution. L

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