25 Persons Arrested Over Sale Of JAMB Materials

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has arrested 25 persons over illegal registration and sale of 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) materials. 

JAMB registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede said the individuals arrested were  selling registration materials to the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to candidates.

The suspects, he said, were arrested by a combined team of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU); members of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigeria Police Force.

Oloyede said the e-Brochure and e-Syllabus, which were meant to be free were being sold by the culprits as high as N800 each nationwide.

He also said the culprits were extorting money and inflating cost of registration for candidates.

“Our quality assurance unit, particularly the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit had to go out to see what was happening, following reports of extortion.

“We were having reports that candidates are paying more than the N5,500 that is required.,” Oloyede said..

“Some of them inflated the prices of registration and application documents, so we had to arrest them to show Nigerians that those items were not supposed to be sold.

“The arrests were carried out across the country yesterday April 1, and we have handed them over to the Nigerian Police for prosecution, ” he said.

He urged applicants seeking to register for the forthcoming UTME to go about their registration in line with due processes, to avoid hitches associated with irregularities.

He noted that JAMB would stick to its stipulated  April-ending deadline  for registration for this year’s examination.

Oloyede debunked complaints about poor internet connectivity.

According to him, many of the business centres who wanted  JAMB  to return to the old practice or producers of the scratch cards are behind the complaints.

Oloyede also assured all applicants that they would be registered for the exercise before the end of the month.

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The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has so far registered 600, 000 candidates for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across the country.

Dr Fabian Benjamin, Head of Public Relations JAMB, made this known on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bwari, FCT.

He said that JAMB was not going to extend the registration period, saying that before deadline every candidate will register.

The spokesman said that measures were on ground to ensure the regulated platform could help candidates to get registered before the end of the month and to prevent irregularities in registration.

Benjamin observed that some applicants were seeking extension of the UTME registration deadline due to irregularities in the ongoing registration process.

According to him, it is wrong for any person to also think that there is inadequacy in the number of centres stipulated to register candidates for the UTME.

“We have already registered 600, 000 candidates since sales of form began March 20, how can there be inadequate centres or lack of manpower, when we have more than 400 centres.

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Sale Of UTME Forms Begin March 20, Exams In May

The Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has said it will begin the sale of the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) forms on March 20. JAMB’s Head of Public Relations, Dr Fabian Benjamin disclosed this.

“We will begin the sale of the admission forms on March 20, while UTME is scheduled to hold in May'', he said.

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Girl laments over her inability to secure admission after scoring 320 in JAMB

Twitter user, Ruke Aror, lamented over her inability to secure an admission into the university even with her good JAMB and WAEC results. She shared the photos of the results on twitter and said she won't be registering for the exams again. See photos of the result below..

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Good News! JAMB Introduces Flexible Cut-Off Marks for All Admission Seekers...See Details

As many people continue even harder gaining admission into schools of higher learning in Nigeria, JAMB has stepped in to ease the pain for them.

 

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced flexible cut-off marks to expand admissions to tertiary institutions of learning in the country.

 

According to Vanguard, the Registrar of the Board, Professor Ishaq Oloyede stated this on Monday at the second technical committee meeting on “2016 Admissions to Tertiary Institutions” held at the Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri.

 

According to the Registrar, the meeting was principally aimed at finding solution to the army of admission seekers who were admitted in the first batch.

 

“The purpose of today’s meeting is essentially to consider admissions of our teeming applicants who were not considered during the first exercise. ​Your Excellency, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, kindly recall that at the two (2) previous meetings in Kano and Abuja, I stated that the Board would cooperate with the various institutions in carrying out the mandates of their respective Senates and Academic Boards on admission matters. Therefore, the Board would not impose candidates on them but, as a referee, would ensure that no applicant is unjustifiably denied the opportunity of access to tertiary institutions in Nigeria,” said Oloyede in his opening remarks.

 

Oloyede noted that the Board will continue to get involve in admission matters in a way that reflects national concern in a season of change, devoid of corruption. This, he stated has already received the blessings of the Education Minister and other education stakeholders across the length and breadth of the country.

 

“In this respect, we should be seen in a conspicuous and proven manner that we have the interest of the nation in mind in carrying out our statutory functions. I am pleased to note that we adhered to all the decisions ​reached at the 2016-Policy Meeting chaired by our effective and efficient Honorable Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu,” he said adding that as “expected of any responsible institution under a national dispensation that is uncompromisingly averse to corruption and lack of transparency, no review of any policy will be selective, sectional or an under the table-deal.”

 

On the controversial minimum cut-off mark for admission into tertiary institution, Oloyede said time had come to review same; noting that uniformity across board should not be encouraged, arguing that since the various institutions award different categories of certificates; same cut-off mark is untenable.

 

His words: “Let me in this connection, address the issue of the minimum national cut-off mark which is normally decided at the Policy Meetings. By way of information, the Policy Meeting is one that comprises the Honourable Minister of Education as the Chairman, the Heads of Regulatory Bodies in the Education Sector such as NUC, NBTE, NABTEB, NCCE, the Heads of Tertiary Institutions, the Board and other Stakeholders. It was at this meeting that a decision of 180 as the 2016 National cut-off mark was reached. However, many Institutions, though part of the decision, have expressed concern on their inability to effect this cut-off mark as they are finding it difficult to fill a reasonable percentage of their quota if the rule is strictly applied ….”

 

For the ex-Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin, the inability of some institutions to fill their admission quota due to the strict implementation of the 180 minimum cut-off mark is a disservice to the nation’s quest for expansion of education as a tool of change and development.

 

“As a Board, we have studied the trend of admissions and have come up with a finding that hardly do the institutions collectively fill their quota annually. Indeed, in some cases, up to 50% of approved quota is wasted particularly by upright institutions which do not circumspect the rule. Unfortunately, a large number of institutions flagrantly disregarded the cut-off and many other policies. Yet they found a way to eventually regularize the illegal admissions through corrupt process,” the JAMB boss further added.

 

Apparently to send a warning to his staff, Oloyede stated that even before he assumed duties at the Board, his predecessor had sanctioned those found to have been complicit in shady admission practices.

 

“Shortly before my assumption of office, twelve officials of JAMB who had conspired with officials of some institutions to abuse the regularization process were dismissed from service,” adding that JAMB “has insisted on total recovery of millions of Naira involved in the deal.”

 

JAMB, he said has collated the requests from the various Senates and Academic Boards and have made our pleas known to appropriate authorities.

 

The former VC also expressed joy in the fact that though the initiative is only a few months old, change is already being felt.

 

“Just this morning we received a green light on flexible cut-off mark only for institutions which have exhausted the list of candidates with180 and above, subject, of course to a minimum acceptable to JAMB and meeting of other pre requisites. In addition we have re opened the portal for change of institutions and courses so that institutions and candidates can legitimately without any need for regularization, effect change of course at the point of entry rather than National Youth Service Corps, NYSC- inspired regularization with attendant abuse. I have given a personal and official assurance to NYSC that all abuse/loopholes have been blocked,” he stressed.

 

On the need to be service-driven, the JAMB boss noted that a lot still need to be done, saying a lot has evolved over the years; more still need to be done.

 

He said, “Service delivery is aimed at improving the value of services rendered. As a Board, we are reviewing the process of some of our service delivery platforms to the public aimed at enhancing our services to the public in line with international best practices that will eliminate some of the difficulties our clients go through in accessing our services. The Board has therefore created on-line platforms for such services as purchase of application documents, change of course/institution, correction of data, etc.", adding that “the platform provides for all the services candidates may require from the Board without increasing the service charge. It is no longer required of any applicant to travel to Bwari for any of the services. They are on line. Help desks on line, have also been opened. The beauty of it is that Heads of Institutions are directly involved in these processes because of the need to ensure transparency, accountability and completely eradicate abuses that were prevalent in the old order.”

 

In the years ahead, Oloyede said Nigerians would be proud of JAMB in their service to the country even as he prayed for the cooperation and understanding of all and sundry in the task of making the Board better than he met it.

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JAMB: Check Out The Lastest On Jamb And Candidates

Six months after sitting for the 2016 /2017 Universities Matriculation Examination, many candidates, especially those who applied to study in the nation’s public tertiary institutions, have yet to know their admission status. Some candidates and their sponsors, who spoke to our correspondent on Monday, expressed disappointment that the examination body, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has not uploaded the final admission lists several weeks after releasing the results. The board, two weeks ago, promised to release the first batch of the lists after its officials met with other stakeholders, comprising admission officers from the various universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, at the Bayero University, Kano, Kano State, to examine the process. Last Monday, the Head of Public Relations of JAMB, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, had stated that the lists would be out before the end of the week. But as of Monday evening (yesterday), the board had yet to upload the lists on its website to enable candidates to access the information. A parent and Chief Executive Officer of the Best of the World, Mrs. Joy Chinwokwu, who frowned on the delay, said it had created a lot of anxiety among the candidates and their sponsors. The education consultant added, “The delay has created suspense for the candidates that want to know about their results. It is also making them not to explore other options, such as registering for the advanced level examinations. This delay is not good for the system. “However, I blame the whole thing on lack of communication. The initial breakdown in communication between the Federal Ministry of Education and the vice-chancellors contributed to this. The initial directive to the universities without discussing with their authorities on the admission modalities for the year caused all of these. It also points to lack of policies and that we roll out directives without thinking them through.” Also, a group, the Education Rights Campaign, has urged the Minister of Education, Mr. Adamu Adamu, to intervene in ending the development, which it described as an “unpalatable one.” The ERC, through its Coordinator, Mr. Hassan Taiwo, said the controversies that had greeted this year’s UTME had made the candidates to be unsure of their future. He said, “The many crises that accompanied this year’s UTME are disturbing. The minister of education must realise that the confusion in this year’s UTME has created all manner of controversies. One cannot understand why many months after the examination, candidates have not known their admission status. It is an unpalatable development. The contradictions in this year’s UTME portray a grave risk for the education sector. The minister should not remain silent on this issue. Nigerians expect him to help to address the issue urgently.” A candidate, Gloria Onah, also decried the development, saying that the delay had altered her programme. Onah, who applied to study Law at the Enugu State University of Technology, said, “As it is now, I cannot take any major academic decision. For months now, I have been battling to know the academic path to follow and just a few months to the end of the year, I am still unsure of my admission status this year. It is high time that JAMB concluded the process so that we can know our fate.” Meanwhile, findings by our correspondent show that many private universities have already offered their candidates admissions for the 2016/2017 academic session. Among such institutions are the Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, and the Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, also in Ogun State. Also, some public universities, such as the University of Benin, Edo State, will resume the 2016/17 academic session without their 100 level students. A statement from the university, signed by its Registrar, Mrs. O Oshodin, urged all old students to return to the campus for the new session on September 22. The statement added that lectures would commence on September 26.

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See Full List Of School That Have Release Their Admission List

This year the admission process for universities has been fraught with several problems. From the banning of the normal Post UTME process of admission, to the introduction of the admission screening method.

JAMB released the list for Admission screening to universities

Students have had to jump through several hoops, but finally many have made their through the admission screening onto the admission lists.

Here are some universities that have released their admission lists:

Babcock University

Babcock University is a private Christian co-educational Nigerian university owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nigeria. The university is located equidistant between Ibadan and Lagos. Enrollment was about 6,000 as of 2009. The admission list is available on the school website.

Ajayi Crowther University

The Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo was established by the Supra Diocesan Board (West) of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has its origins in the defunct CMS training institution, Abeokuta and the defunct St. Andrews College, Oyo. The admission list is available on the school website.

Bowen University

The major foundation of what has become Bowen University today was laid in 1854 by the family of the late Reverend Thomas Jefferson Bowen who started a school in Ijaiye Orile in the present Oyo State of Nigeria. The 2016 admission list is available on the school website.

Afe Babalola University, Ado

Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) is a private university located in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. It was founded by the lawyer and philanthropist, Emmanuel Afe Babalola, in 2009. Afe Babalola University offers academic programmes in five Colleges: Sciences, Law, Engineering, Social and Management Sciences, and Medicine and Health Sciences.

Chrisland University

Chrisland University is located in Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria. Chrisland University is a new Federal Government approved Private tertiary Institution. Our serene Hilltop Abeokuta Campus is situated at Ajebo road, Abeokuta Township.

Igbinedion University

Igbinedion University Okada, established in 1999, is the Premier Private University in Nigeria. Located at Okada in Okada, a town near Benin City, Edo state.

Veritas University

The Chapel of Veritas University, Abuja was built by the Knight and Ladies of St. Mulumba as their own contribution towards the development of the first and the only Catholic University of Nigeria.

Bayero University

Bayero University Kano is a university situated in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. It was founded in 1977, when it was renamed from Bayero University College and upgraded from university college to university.

Kwara State University

Kwara State University (KWASU), is the 77th university to be registered by the Nigerian Universities Commission. It is the 95th university to be recognized in Nigeria.

Covenant University

Covenant University is located in Ota, Ogun State in Nigeria. It is a private Christian University and a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), is a young university situated in the middle belt region of Nigeria. The University has accomplished incomparable goals within its short time of birth, this is as a result of its determination and diligence in administration.

University of Port Harcourt

The University of Port Harcourt, (UNIPORT) is a university in the Nigerian city of Port Harcourt, Rivers state. It was established in 1975 as the University College, Port Harcourt, and was given university status in 1977.

Niger School of Health Technology

The Niger School of Health Technology, Minna is committed to providing a positive, challenging, and academic learning environment, with our amazing curriculum choices, for all students.

Redeemer’s University

Redeemer’s University is a private university in Ede, off Gbongan-Oshogbo Road, Osun state, Nigeria. Established in 2005, the university is owned by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

Benson Idahosa University

The Benson Idahosa University, (BIU) is a private, Christian university in Benin City, Nigeria. BIU (previously named Christian Faith University) is named after Archbishop Benson Idahosa in 1998, a Charismatic Pentecostal minister from Benin City, Nigeria, and reflects his evangelical beliefs.

American University of Nigeria

American University of Nigeria is a private university in northeastern Nigeria that offers American style higher education programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

Delta State University

The Delta State University, Abraka – popularly known as DELSU, Abraka – is a State government university of Nigeria with a main campus located at Abraka, Delta and a campus at Anwai, Asaba. With the 1995 Amended Edict, now have a campus at Oleh.

To access the admission list of each school, you will need to visit their official websites, others have also posted the admission lists in newspapers

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