JAMB Disowns Lead City University Law Admissions, Warns Against Inter‑University Transfer Fraud

JAMB Disowns Lead City University Law Admissions, Warns Against Inter‑University Transfer Fraud

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially disowned all admissions into the Law Faculty of Lead City University, stating that such offers are illegal, invalid, and not recognised. The board clarified that the programme remains under a five‑year suspension and that any purported admissions did not go through the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) — the only authorised platform for processing admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions.

In a statement issued on Thursday by Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communications Adviser, the board said it had received multiple complaints accusing it of negligence over the purported admissions into Lead City University’s Law Faculty. JAMB emphasised that admissions not processed through CAPS carry no legitimacy, and students who accept such offers cannot claim official recognition for academic registration, graduation, or mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

“The Board unequivocally states that the said admissions were not conducted through CAPS. Consequently, such admissions are void as they are unknown to the Board. The institution is not authorised to admit candidates into the programme until the expiration of the suspension,” JAMB said.

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The examination body warned candidates not to accept offers outside CAPS, stressing that such irregular admissions are considered fraudulent and may implicate recipients as complicit in bypassing official regulations. Prospective students are advised to register for the next Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to pursue legitimate admission through approved channels.

JAMB also raised concerns about alleged attempts by some universities to circumvent regulations through inter‑university transfer fraud, transferring improperly admitted candidates to other institutions. The board stressed that no inter‑university transfer will be recognised unless the initial admission was validly processed through CAPS.

The board reiterated its commitment to maintaining transparency, fairness, and integrity in Nigeria’s tertiary education system. It called on candidates, parents, and institutions to rely exclusively on official JAMB channels and CAPS to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes or risking invalid admissions.

JAMB’s warning reflects ongoing efforts to ensure that Nigerian universities adhere strictly to regulatory standards, with the Council of Legal Education (CLE) monitoring law programme compliance nationwide. The board continues to enforce admission rules and combat attempts to bypass the CAPS system.

JAMB Disowns Lead City University Law Admissions, Warns Against Inter‑University Transfer Fraud