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JAMB Warns Against Nighttime UTME Registration

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Feb 9, 2025.

JAMB Warns Against Nighttime UTME Registration

JAMB identified ten registration centres across multiple states involved in unauthorized nighttime registrations and ordered them to immediately cease the practice or face sanctions.
JAMB stated that it will not tolerate any violation of its registration guidelines and vowed to take appropriate measures against any centre engaged in exploitative practices.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a final warning to registration centres conducting nocturnal or nighttime registrations for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement signed by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, the Board emphasized that while it recognizes the need to accommodate large numbers of candidates, such services must not compromise security.

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“While JAMB appreciates the enthusiasm of these centers to accommodate as many candidates as possible, this should never come at the cost of the candidates’ personal safety and security.” the statement read.

The examination board identified ten registration centres across multiple states involved in unauthorized nighttime registrations and ordered them to immediately cease the practice or face sanctions.

JAMB Warns Against Nighttime UTME Registration

The centres listed include: Thomas Adewumi University, Kwara State, CBT Centre Otukpo, Benue State, Ebenezer International School, Rivers State, Jigawa State College of Education, Jigawa State.

Lafiagi Emirate IT & Innovation Hub, Kwara State, Zulqud Consult Ltd (ZCL CBT Center), FCT., Klinnicapps Academy, Cross River State, Sani Mikaila Comprehensive College, Plateau State, Beeps Technology Limited, Cross River State, FZX Media Consulting Limited, Cross River State

“This publication serves as a final warning, as no further notices will be issued before decisive action is taken,” the statement read further.

JAMB stated that it will not tolerate any violation of its registration guidelines and vowed to take appropriate measures against any centre engaged in exploitative practices.