BREAKING: JAMB Releases 279 Withheld UTME Results After Malpractice Review

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of 279 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results that were earlier withheld for further scrutiny over suspected examination malpractice.

The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by the board’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, who said the decision followed a detailed review of flagged cases during the 2026 UTME exercise.

According to JAMB, the released results are part of ongoing investigations into alleged irregularities recorded in some examination centres across the country.

The board explained that while some candidates were cleared after investigations found no evidence of malpractice, others had their results cancelled after being found culpable.

JAMB noted that the review process remains ongoing for several centres identified through its monitoring system for suspicious activities and reported irregularities during the examination period.

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It added that results linked to such centres will remain withheld until investigations are fully concluded.

The examination body warned that any candidate eventually found guilty of malpractice will have their results cancelled in line with its regulations and examination guidelines.

To check their results, candidates were advised to send “UTMERESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used during UTME registration, as part of JAMB’s official result-checking process.

The board reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the UTME examination, stressing that strict monitoring systems were in place to curb malpractice and ensure fairness in the conduct of future examinations.

The latest release is part of JAMB’s phased review process for the 2026 UTME, which has seen results released in batches following nationwide examinations conducted earlier in the year.

BREAKING: JAMB Releases 279 Withheld UTME Results After Malpractice Review

Unpaid Salaries: ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike

Academic activities at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) have been paralysed following the commencement of an indefinite strike by the institution’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over unpaid salaries, welfare concerns, and alleged breaches of agreements by the university management.

The union announced the industrial action after negotiations with the university authorities reportedly failed to yield positive results.

In a statement issued by the ASUU-UNICROSS Chairman, Dr Patrick Ushie, the union accused the institution’s management and the Cross River State Government of failing to implement the approved salary structure and welfare packages for academic staff.

According to the statement, lecturers have withdrawn from all academic activities, including lectures, examinations, senate meetings, departmental meetings, and faculty board sessions, until their demands are fully met.

ASUU said the strike became unavoidable after several meetings with management ended without concrete commitments on the issues raised by the union.

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Dr Ushie disclosed that the university management admitted it lacked the financial capacity to meet the demands of lecturers.

“They told us that their hands are tied because they do not have the funds to implement our demands,” he stated.

According to him, the management revealed that the institution currently receives about N300 million monthly as government subvention but requires an additional N200 million to fully address the lecturers’ demands.

The union also lamented that a letter sent to Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, seeking intervention had yet to receive any official response.

Among the key demands listed by the union is the immediate implementation of the financial and non-financial components of the 2025 FG-ASUU renegotiated agreement.

ASUU further demanded the payment of all outstanding salaries and arrears resulting from the 35 percent and 25 percent wage awards approved for university workers since January 2023.

The lecturers also called for the prompt payment of monthly salaries on or before the third day of every month to prevent future delays.

In addition, the union demanded payment of earned academic allowances, promotion arrears dating back to July 2011, and other entitlements captured under the 2009 FG-ASUU agreement.

ASUU accused the university authorities of failing to remit over N11.9 million in check-off dues owed to both the local branch and the national body of the union since 2017.

The union also alleged that deductions from cooperative contributions and welfare levies belonging to staff members had not been remitted as required.

According to ASUU, the indefinite strike will remain in force until all demands are fully addressed by the university management and relevant government authorities.

The development has triggered concerns among students and parents over possible disruptions to the academic calendar at UNICROSS, especially amid growing industrial disputes in Nigeria’s public university system.

Efforts to get a response from the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Francesca Bassey, were unsuccessful as calls and text messages sent to her mobile line were not answered at the time of filing this report.

The latest industrial action adds to ongoing concerns about poor funding, unpaid allowances, and welfare challenges facing lecturers in many Nigerian public universities.

Unpaid Salaries: ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike

UTME 2026: JAMB Gives Fresh Update on Original Result Slip Delay

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified why the printing of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) original result slips has not yet begun, urging candidates to remain patient as key administrative processes are still ongoing.

Speaking through its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB explained that the delay is mainly due to the conclusion of UTME sittings for foreign examination centres and ongoing preparations for the mop-up examination for candidates who were unable to sit for the main exercise through no fault of theirs. The board said these processes must be fully completed before the result slip printing portal can be activated.

The board further emphasized that the UTME is a ranking examination, meaning candidates are not only scored but also positioned based on performance relative to others. It noted that the original result slip contains these ranking details, which makes it necessary to finalize all verification and processing steps before releasing the slips to ensure accuracy and fairness.

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JAMB assured candidates that the printing portal will be activated as soon as all necessary adjustments are concluded. It added that official communication will be made available to inform candidates when they can proceed with printing their result slips, advising them to disregard speculation and wait for formal announcements.

The board also reminded candidates that the UTME result slip is an important document required for post-UTME screening, admission clearance into tertiary institutions, and changes of course or institution. While the original slip is not yet available, candidates can still check their results through SMS and other official result-checking channels provided by the board.

The delay has, however, generated reactions from candidates on social media, with many expressing concern over admission timelines and post-UTME deadlines. Despite the frustration, JAMB maintained that the delay is temporary and necessary to ensure a smooth and credible admission process.

Overall, the board stressed that there is no issue with candidates’ results and that the delay is purely administrative. It reassured the public that the printing process will commence shortly once all outstanding examinations and verifications are completed.

UTME 2026: JAMB Gives Fresh Update on Original Result Slip Delay