By Okafor Joseph Afam
February 9, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres conducting nighttime registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), stating that such practices compromise the safety of candidates.

In a statement on Sunday, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, emphasized that all registration activities must be conducted during standard hours to ensure the security and well-being of applicants.

While acknowledging that some centres may be trying to manage the high demand for registration, JAMB insisted that this must not come at the expense of candidates’ safety.

As part of its enforcement efforts, the examination body publicly named several CBT centres found violating its registration guidelines. The affected centres include:

• Thomas Adewumi University, Oko, Kwara State
• CBT Centre Otukpo, Benue State
• Ebenezer International School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
• Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel Centre 1, Jigawa State
• Lafiagi Emirate Information Technology & Innovation Hub, Kwara State
• Zulqud Consult Ltd (ZCL CBT Center), Lugbe, Abuja
• Klinnicapps Academy, Okuku, Yala, Cross River State
• Sani Mikaila Comprehensive College, Jos, Plateau State
• Beeps Technology Limited, Ogoja, Cross River State
• FZX Media Consulting Limited (inside Havilla University), Ikom, Cross River State

JAMB made it clear that this warning is final, and any further violations will result in sanctions without additional notice.

“JAMB will not tolerate any breach of its registration regulations and will take decisive action against erring centres,” the board stated.

JAMB Addresses Admission Complaints, Fraud Concerns

Beyond registration concerns, JAMB also responded to growing complaints from parents alleging that their children were unfairly denied university admission. The board urged parents to avoid making unverified claims and instead familiarize themselves with admission criteria.

JAMB further warned against the abuse of its “exceptionally brilliant window,” a special admission category for candidates under 16 years old. The board noted a rising number of applicants falsely claiming eligibility, a trend that contradicts global academic standards, where only a select few qualify for such exemptions.

Additionally, JAMB revealed that a senior university official is currently facing prosecution for admission fraud, with four others under investigation.

“We advise parents to consider the competitive nature of UTME and the ranking system that determines admission based on available slots. Making baseless allegations does not help the process,” Benjamin stated.

JAMB reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent and secure admission system, urging all stakeholders to comply with regulations for the benefit of all candidates.