Senate queries JAMB over UTME charges, demands relief for students
The Nigerian Senate has questioned the examination fees charged by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, saying many students struggle to afford the ₦3,500 UTME cost. Lawmakers raised the issue during a budget defence session, noting the current economic hardship facing families. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions, Amos Yohanna, called for a […]
CHRAN raises alarm over JAMB’s failure to recognize Akwa Ibom University of Education
A civil rights organisation in Akwa Ibom State, the Centre for Human Rights Accountability Network (CHRAN), has expressed concern over JAMB’s refusal to recognize the Akwa Ibom State University of Education, Afaha Nsit, for the 2026/2027 UTME. The institution was upgraded from a College of Education to a university by the state government in December […]
My father disowned me – Goodgirl LA
Nigerian singer Euphemia Ekumah, better known as GoodGirl LA, has revealed the emotional struggles she faced while trying to pursue her passion for music against her family’s wishes. The “Early Momo” hitmaker said her father once disowned and evicted her from home after she refused to continue her education. In a recent interview with Hip […]
NBA demands sanctions for WAEC and JAMB officials over 2025 exam disruptions
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is asking lawmakers to take action against officials who caused serious problems during the 2025 JAMB and WAEC exams. Earlier this year, many students protested their JAMB results released on May 9. They said the scores were wrong and lower than what they actually earned. On April 14, JAMB’s head, […]
Govt Urged To Abolish Arabic, Islamic Qualifications Being Equated With WAEC
A group called the National Prayer Altar has spoken out strongly against the Nigerian government’s decision to treat Arabic and Islamic certificates (NBAIS) as equal to WAEC, NECO, or NBTE. They believe this is wrong for students trying to enter regular colleges and universities. On May 14, 2025, they sent a letter to education leaders […]
UTME Failure: Nobody, technology above human error, forgive Oloyede – Shehu Sani to Nigerians
Shehu Sani, who was once a senator representing Kaduna Central, has shared his thoughts on the 2025 UTME failure. He said that no person or machine is perfect, and mistakes can happen. He made this statement after the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, admitted that a mistake happened during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination […]
UTME Failure: Why NASS lacks competence to probe technical glitch – Lawyer Idam
The 2025 Joint Admission and Matriculation Examination (UTME) results caused a lot of shock in Nigeria. More than 80% of candidates failed the exam, and JAMB said this was because of a “technical glitch.” But activist lawyer Maduabuchi Idam says the National Assembly is not capable of investigating this issue well. Idam even joked that […]
”Why is it necessary to take the JAMB exam to gain admission into universities?”- Actress Mary Remy Njoku asks as she calls for JAMB to be scrapped
Popular Nigerian actress, Mary Remy Njoku, has raised concerns about the need for the JAMB exam before students can enter university. She believes the exam may not be necessary anymore. Mary believes the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has lost its purpose. She asked why students cannot just use their SSCE (Senior School Certificate […]
2025 UTME: Impossible to attribute 60% failure to lack of intelligence – Ezeilo
Professor Joy Ezeilo, a respected legal expert and former UN Special Rapporteur, has said that the failure of many students in the 2025 UTME exam is not because they are not intelligent. She praised the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for taking responsibility for the poor results. Ezeilo, who also served as Dean at […]
BREAKING: 2025 UTME: There were errors – JAMB finally admits
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially admitted that there were mistakes made in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This admission was made by JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. Prof. Oloyede shared that the mistakes had turned what was meant to be a […]