Education

JAMB releases more results, says no one obtained scores without writing UTME

Published

2 years ago

May 7, 2024

BREAKING: JAMB Releases 279 Withheld UTME Results After Malpractice Review

JAMB releases more results, says no one obtained scores without writing UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB), has announced release of additional 531 results of candidates who sat in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, (UTME).

The released results were among the over 64,000 results JAMB had withheld over suspected examination infractions.

This development has taken the total number of results released so far to 1,842,897.

The board, in a statement, Tuesday, by its spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, said it was
looking at cases of unverified candidates and would soon come up with a position.

The statement reads in full, “As promised, the Board is proceeding with the screening of over 64,000 withheld results. It has, however, released additional 531 results taking the total number of results released to 1,842,897. In the course of the exercise, other cases of examination misconduct were also established to make a tally of 92 from the 81 initially discovered.

“The Board is also looking at cases of unverified candidates and would soon come up with a position.

“Similarly, the attention of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) has been drawn to some fallacious publications purporting that an unknown candidate, who did not sit the Board’s 2024 UTME, obtained scores.

“This is fake, malicious and a calculated attempt to undermine the integrity of the Board. The public is urged to disregard such irresponsible publications.

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“To underscore the fact that the publication is crafted by mischief makers to paint the Board in bad light, the publication, which levels such a grevious allegation, has no details of the candidate for proper verification.

“The Board is not surprised as this is the season of mischief makers, who would want to deceive gullible candidates. The examination template of the Board is designed with the highest sense of responsibility and is not an allocation platform where scores are doled out to candidates.

“It is most unfortunate that anybody could even believe such narration or that the story could even gain traction given the Board’s integrity.

“This again has gone to further vindicate the Board’s stance that candidates should desist from disclosing their classified details to third-parties.

“In investigating some of these allegations, the Board discovered that some of these mischief makers copy results sent to other candidates, edit the details sent to themselves and then parade this as emanating from the Board.

“The Board challenges any candidate, parent or anybody with such a claim or information to prove it wrong by coming forward with the details of such claims and the phone number with which such results were conveyed.

“The attitude of these mischief makers would only propel the Board to further tighten the process of checking its results to make it more personalized and sure would be stringent when it should actually be a simple and straightforward exercise.

“The Board reiterated that neither its results nor any of its processes have been compromised. Hence, it will continue to protect the integrity of its systems against such malicious actors, who are hell-bent on creating confusion where none existed.

“Consequently, the Board is primed to adding more features like registration number to the existing UTME Result checking process going forward to make it extra difficult for anybody to edit.

“Candidates are, therefore, urged to securely keep their details secure for if they are found associating with any of these mischievous elements, they would be treated as collaborators.

“For now, the method of checking the 2024 UTME remains sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 and not through any other process. The result, at the moment, is not on the Board’s website.”

JAMB releases more results, says no one obtained scores without writing UTME

Education

Gunmen invade Ogun polytechnic hostel, abduct five students

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10 hours ago

July 31, 2026

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Gunmen invade Ogun polytechnic hostel, abduct five students

At least five students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade (GAPOSA), Ogun State, were reportedly abducted after suspected gunmen attacked a private student hostel in Ipara-Remo, prompting the institution to cancel examinations scheduled for Thursday.

The attack reportedly occurred on Wednesday evening at a private hostel located along Paraga Road, Ipara, a community near the polytechnic.

According to accounts from the school community, the armed attackers operated for about 30 minutes and fired gunshots before taking away some occupants of the hostel.

The incident caused fear among students and residents, particularly because the hostel was reportedly located in an isolated area surrounded by dense vegetation.

Following the attack, the management of Gateway ICT Polytechnic announced the cancellation of examinations scheduled for Thursday.

In a notice issued to students, the institution said examinations scheduled for Friday would proceed as planned unless a further announcement was made.

“Following the unfortunate incident that occurred yesterday, today’s examination has been cancelled,” the notice stated.

“However, tomorrow’s examination remains scheduled as planned. If there is any change regarding tomorrow’s examination, an official announcement will be communicated promptly.”

The management encouraged students to remain calm, stay informed through official communication channels and continue preparing for their examinations.

The GAPOSA Students’ Union Government (SUG) later confirmed that five students were abducted during the attack.

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In a statement jointly signed by SUG President Akinpelu Bukunmi Timothy, General Secretary Salau Boluwaduro Saidat and Public Relations Officer Matthew Francis Sonayon, the union described the hostel as being in a remote location that could expose students to security risks.

The union said the attack began at about 7:45 p.m. and lasted for approximately 30 minutes.

According to the SUG, several students escaped through the ceiling of the building, while others were unable to flee before the attackers left the area.

The union said gunshots were fired during the incident but added that no student was reported dead.

“We can confirm that five students were abducted during the incident,” the statement said.

“The matter has officially been reported to the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security agencies, and we are confident that immediate efforts are underway to ensure the safe rescue of the affected students.”

The SUG appealed to students, parents, guardians and members of the public to avoid sharing unverified information that could create unnecessary fear or interfere with ongoing security operations.

It said some reports circulating on social media did not accurately reflect the information available to the institution and the affected community.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the police had launched a coordinated operation to rescue the victims and apprehend those responsible.

Babaseyi said tactical teams and intelligence personnel were deployed to the area immediately after the police received a distress report.

“The Ogun State Police Command is aware of the abduction incident reported at a private hostel in the Ipara area on the night of Wednesday, July 29, 2026,” he said.

“Immediately the distress report was received, the command activated a coordinated operational response, deploying tactical teams and intelligence assets to the area.”

He said bush-combing operations and other targeted security activities were ongoing to locate and rescue the victims safely.

The police spokesperson added that the exact number of people abducted had not yet been confirmed because verification and investigations were still ongoing.

The difference between the number confirmed by the SUG and the police position means that the final figure may be clarified as investigations continue.

The attack has renewed concerns about the safety of students living in private, off-campus accommodation, particularly in isolated areas with limited security presence.

It has also raised calls for stronger collaboration among school authorities, landlords, host communities, security agencies and student representatives to improve safety around student residences.

As of the time of filing this report, the Ogun State Police Command had not announced the rescue of the victims or disclosed whether any suspects had been arrested.

Security agencies are expected to provide further updates as rescue operations and investigations continue.

Gunmen invade Ogun polytechnic hostel, abduct five students

Education

Segun Aina assumes office as JAMB registrar, vows to protect examination integrity

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13 hours ago

July 31, 2026

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JAMB Registrar Professor Segun Aina

Segun Aina assumes office as JAMB registrar, vows to protect examination integrity

Professor Segun Aina has formally assumed office as the new Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), pledging to strengthen the integrity of the nation’s examination and tertiary admission systems.

Aina assumed office on Friday at JAMB’s headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, succeeding Professor Ishaq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure ended on July 31, 2026.

The new JAMB registrar takes over at a time when the board is expected to deepen the use of technology, strengthen examination security and address emerging challenges affecting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and admission processes.

President Bola Tinubu appointed Aina as the substantive JAMB registrar on May 21, 2026. The Presidency described him as a distinguished academic and systems expert with experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure and public-sector institutional reform.

Aina, a professor of computer engineering, became one of Nigeria’s youngest professors in the field at the age of 39. His appointment also makes him the youngest registrar in JAMB’s history. (State House)

In his inaugural address, Aina said his administration would protect the credibility of JAMB examinations and sustain public confidence in the board’s operations.

He pledged to build on existing reforms while introducing additional technology-driven measures to improve examination administration, candidate verification and the security of JAMB’s digital systems.

The new registrar also warned individuals involved in examination malpractice to reconsider their actions, stressing that the board would not allow fraudulent practices to undermine the credibility of its examinations.

According to Aina, those involved in examination malpractice should understand that “their business is in the wrong institution.”

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He said JAMB would continue to invest in modern technology and strengthen its systems to detect and prevent malpractice, including impersonation, identity fraud, unauthorised access to examination platforms and other forms of examination-related misconduct.

Aina added that the board would maintain close collaboration with security agencies and other relevant institutions to investigate and prosecute individuals or groups found to be involved in examination fraud.

The new JAMB registrar said the board would remain committed to ensuring that qualified candidates have fair and transparent access to tertiary education opportunities.

He also pledged to improve the efficiency of JAMB’s registration, examination and admission processes while ensuring that the board’s services remain accessible to candidates across the country.

Aina’s appointment marks a new chapter for JAMB following Oloyede’s 10-year tenure, during which the board expanded the use of technology, strengthened its admission processes and introduced reforms aimed at improving transparency and accountability.

The outgoing registrar was appointed in 2016 and served two terms, overseeing major changes in JAMB’s examination and admission systems. (TheCable)

Aina is expected to consolidate on those reforms while addressing new challenges associated with digital examinations, cybersecurity, examination malpractice and the growing demand for efficient tertiary admission services.

His background in computer engineering and digital systems is expected to support JAMB’s efforts to deploy technology more effectively in examination administration and protect the integrity of the UTME.

Education stakeholders will also be watching how the new leadership improves the experience of candidates, strengthens the credibility of examination results and promotes transparency in admissions into universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and other tertiary institutions.

With his assumption of office, Aina has pledged that JAMB will continue to uphold merit, fairness, accountability and public trust while taking stronger steps to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s tertiary admission system.

Segun Aina assumes office as JAMB registrar, vows to protect examination integrity

Education

Alausa Warns States as Many Risk Losing $552m World Bank HOPE Education Fund

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3 days ago

July 29, 2026

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Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa

Alausa Warns States as Many Risk Losing $552m World Bank HOPE Education Fund

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has issued a firm warning to state governments, urging them to urgently meet the conditions required to access the $552 million World Bank-supported HOPE Education Programme, cautioning that several states risk missing out on the performance-based funding despite being eligible beneficiaries. Alausa made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of the five-day Executive Retreat for Commissioners of Education organised by the Committee of States’ Commissioners of Education (COSCEN), emphasising that unlocking the funds is critical to improving access to quality education, strengthening learning outcomes, and deepening education sector reforms across the country. Describing education as Nigeria’s most strategic investment for economic growth, national security, and sustainable development, Alausa stressed that while the Federal Government provides policy direction and strategic interventions, the responsibility for delivering quality education rests largely with state governments, making stronger federal-state partnership indispensable for achieving sustainable reforms. He noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has placed education at the centre of the Renewed Hope Agenda by providing the political leadership and support required to implement bold reforms capable of transforming the nation’s education sector, but the success of these reforms would depend largely on the commitment and collaboration of state governments.

The Minister identified the transition from assumption-based planning to evidence-driven governance as one of the most significant reforms being implemented in Nigeria’s education sector, announcing the rollout of the National Education Data Infrastructure (NEDI) and the Digitalised Nigeria Education Management Information System (DNEMIS) to support this transition. According to the Minister, the integrated digital platforms will provide real-time information on learner enrolment, teacher deployment, school infrastructure, learning outcomes, and other critical indicators required for effective planning, budgeting, monitoring, and resource allocation. “We must move from planning based on assumptions to planning based on evidence. The quality of our decisions, our budgets and our interventions can only be as good as the data on which they are based,” Alausa was quoted as saying. He explained that the platforms would integrate education data from schools, local governments, states and federal institutions into a single interoperable system, thereby improving transparency, accountability and evidence-based decision-making across the sector. Alausa urged all states to complete their Annual School Census using the digitised platform, commending Kaduna and Borno states for making significant progress in the exercise while encouraging other states to accelerate implementation. He also disclosed that the Federal Ministry of Education had deployed digital dashboards and smart boards to support evidence-based planning, with the National Bureau of Statistics providing additional analytical support to strengthen education planning nationwide.

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Speaking on the HOPE Education Programme, the Minister disclosed that although all 36 states are eligible to benefit from the $552 million performance-based financing initiative, many have yet to complete critical requirements, including signing Subsidiary Loan Agreements (SLAs) , opening designated programme accounts and fulfilling mandatory data reporting obligations. He urged commissioners of education to work closely with the Federal Ministry of Education and the World Bank to satisfy the Programme-for-Results conditions needed to unlock additional resources for improving access to education, learning outcomes, teacher development, and education governance. The Minister further highlighted priorities under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) , stating that the Federal Government is expanding access to affordable digital learning technologies, including offline instructional platforms, comprehensive digital learning resources from Primary One to Senior Secondary School, and teacher-support tools to improve classroom instruction. He warned states against investing in costly smart school projects without sustainable maintenance plans, while also proposing quarterly review meetings for state commissioners to promote peer learning, monitor implementation, and strengthen accountability. Reaffirming that education is a shared national responsibility beyond political affiliations, Alausa called on stakeholders to institutionalise reliable education data, strengthen accountability, invest in human capital, and sustain collaborative reforms capable of delivering measurable improvements in learning outcomes.

In a keynote presentation titled “Beyond the Tenure of Commissioners: Sustaining Education Reforms in the Era of Digital Disruption,” former Aviation Minister and Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, Mr Osita Chidoka, urged commissioners to build reforms that outlast political administrations, arguing that lasting improvements in education require policy continuity, dependable data, stronger teacher development, accountability and sustained investment in learning outcomes rather than short-term interventions. Chidoka, who has previously described the National Education Data Infrastructure initiative as one of the most consequential national infrastructure projects Nigeria has undertaken in recent years, emphasised that “roads can wait, buildings can wait, airports can wait—education cannot.” He noted that Nigeria’s estimated 15 million out-of-school children represent a national emergency, and that credible, real-time data would help policymakers confront realities that may otherwise remain obscured. Chidoka highlighted two key data points from the National Education Management Information System that stood out during recent stakeholders’ meetings: the sharp decline between primary school enrolment and junior secondary school attendance, raising concerns about what happens to pupils transitioning between Primary Six and JSS One, and the composition of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination candidates, which exposed the severe admission bottleneck in Nigeria’s tertiary education system. He admitted that the evidence presented had changed his perspective on some of Alausa’s policy decisions, noting that “the power of credible, real-time data does not merely inform policy; it humbles assumptions.”

Representing the World Bank Country Director, Mr Matthew Verghis, the Senior Economist and Task Team Leader for the HOPE Education Programme, Mr Shin Nomura, reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s education reform agenda through the HOPE Education Programme. Nomura disclosed that the programme became effective in March 2026 and is designed to strengthen education governance, financing, teacher development, learning outcomes and data systems through a performance-based financing model. He encouraged all states to complete the necessary preparatory requirements to enable timely access to the programme’s funding. According to the World Bank, the programme is expected to provide direct education services to about 29 million children and 500,000 teachers across more than 65,000 primary schools in Nigeria, aiming to improve literacy and expand access to education across participating states.